Mercedes-Benz 300, W189 (Adenauer) (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz 300, W189 (Adenauer) (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,4 liters. Service intervals occur every 18000 km. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
300D, W189 (1957-1962)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Change 18000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The 300D W189 manual transmission holds 1.4 liters of fluid, a figure consistent with the compact gearbox volumes typical of mid-century European passenger cars of this class.
  • A service interval of 18,000 km is specified for the Mercedes-Benz 300D W189 manual transmission fluid under normal use conditions, placing fluid changes on a relatively frequent schedule by the standards of that era.
  • The 1.4-liter capacity applies as a service fill figure, representing the working fluid volume held within the transmission housing during normal operation rather than a larger overhaul or dry-fill quantity.

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