Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1984, Owner'S Manual

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What You Should Know at the Gas Station
• Fuel: Unleaded gasoline: Average Octane of
Research and Motor 87 (RON of 91).
Fuel tank capacity approx. 85 I/22.5 US gal, this
includes approx. 11.5 I/3.0 US gal reserve.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out - do not overfill.
• Engine Oil: Engine oil level check see page 61.
Quantity differential between upper and lower
dipstick marking level 2.0 1/2.1 US qt.
Year-round multigrade oils 10 W -40,10 W-50,
15 W -40,15 W-50.
For further information, refer to page 76.
• Automatic Transmission: Automatic transmission
fluid for automatic transmission.
For level checks and replenishment, refer to
page 63.
• Tire Pressure:
Cold tires:
Summer tires:
Winter tires:
bar psi
2.2' 32'
2.3 33
• Coolant: For normal replenishment, use water
(potable water quality).
For further information (e.g. anti-corrosion/
antifreeze), refer to page 79.
• Bulbs: High and low beams: Sealed beam/
Halogen insert No. 1 and 2, turn signal, clearance
and standing lamps, front 21/5 W/32/3 cp, turn
signal lamps, rear 21 W/32 cp, tail and standing
lamps, rear 10 W festoon lamp, stop lamps
21 W/32 cp, license plate lamps 5 W festoon lamp.
• Spark Plugs: Bern 14 - 9 D, Beru 1 4 -9 DU,
Bosch W 9 D, Bosch W 9 DC,
Champion N 12 Y, Champion N 12 YC.
bar ijr psi
2.5' 36'
2.6 38
bar Psi Warm tires:
2.8 41 Pressure may rise by up to
+ 0.5 bar/+7 psi.
Never release any air from a warm tire
to off-set pressure increase!
1 For driving above 180 km/h/110 mph
+ 0.2 bar/+3 psi.
For driving up to 160 km/h/100 mph
— 0.2 bar/—3 psi.