Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1980, Owner'S Manual

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Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc.
Engine Oils
Engine oils are specifically tested
for th eir su itab ility in our engines.
Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by us. Inform ation on
recommended brands is available
at any MERCEDES-BENZ service
station.
A new or reconditioned engine is
filled with an initial operation oil
in the factory or in a MERCEDES-
BENZ service station. This oil is
specially developed fo r the specific
operating conditions during the
first 1300-1600 km /800-1000 miles.
A recomm ended engine oil may be
used fo r topping up if the oil level
drops to the dipstick minimum mark
p rior to the first service
1300-1600 km /800-1000 miles.
Brake Fluid
Brake fluid should be changed once
a year, preferably in spring.
Only use brake fluid recommended
by us. For fu rthe r inform ation, refer
to “ Safe D riving” .
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