Brabus SLK/CLK

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Brabus SLK/CLK differential fluid specifications cover normal use with capacities of 0.7 liter and 1.1 liter depending on configuration. The data includes 5 different configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • SLK 3.8 S (2000-2002)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • SLK 3.8 S (2000-2002)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • SLK V8 (2000-2002)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • SLK V8 (2000-2002)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • CLK 5.8 (1997-2001)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Brabus CLK 5.8 (1997-2001) carries a rear limited slip differential with a fluid capacity of 1.1 liters under normal use conditions.
  • The SLK 3.8 S (2000-2002) rear differential without a limited slip unit holds 0.7 liters, while the limited slip variant of the same model requires 1.1 liters — a difference of 0.4 liters between the two differential configurations.
  • The SLK V8 (2000-2002) follows the same capacity split seen in the SLK 3.8 S, with 0.7 liters for the standard rear differential and 1.1 liters for the limited slip version under normal use conditions.
  • Across all three models in the 1997-2002 range, the limited slip differential consistently specifies a 1.1-liter capacity, regardless of engine displacement.
  • The 0.7-liter capacity listed for the standard rear differentials on the SLK 3.8 S and SLK V8 reflects a service fill volume typical of compact rear axle housings found in roadster-based platforms.
  • All five specification rows are designated for normal use conditions, meaning none of the listed capacities are adjusted for severe-duty or first-change-only service scenarios.

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