Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, W121-190SL (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, W121-190SL (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,4 liters. Service intervals include checking at 6000 km and changing at 18000 km. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
190 SL, R121 (1955-1963)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 6000 km
  • Change 18000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The manual transmission fluid capacity for the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, R121 is 1.4 liters, which represents a service fill volume typical of a compact gearbox designed for a roadster of the era.
  • Under normal use conditions, the specified check interval is every 6,000 km, meaning the fluid level is expected to be inspected at that frequency rather than changed.
  • The change interval under normal use is set at 18,000 km, placing the drain-and-refill cycle at three times the length of the check interval for the 1955-1963 production span.

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