Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Operator'S Manual

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Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease
Accelerator control
linkage
Hydraulic fluid
Brake system
Brake system and
clutch reservoir
approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning
system
Cooling system
300 SL
500 SL
approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l)
approx. 12.2 US qt (11.5 l)
approx. 16.4 US qt (15.5 l)
MB Windshield washer
concentrate "S"
1
MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
approx. 21.1 US gal (80 l)
approx. 2.6 US gal (10 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted
Octane 91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON)
Air conditioner system R-134a refrigerant and special
lubricant (Never R-12)
(selected vehicles - see underhood label)
1
Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer
Concentrate “S” and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below
freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see Windshield/Headlamp Washer System in Index.