Mercedes-Benz G-Class, W460 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz G-Class, W460 (EU) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 5,5 to 6,2 liters. Service intervals include a check at 20000 km and changes at 30000 km, 40000 km, or 800 hours. The data covers 11 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
230 G (1985-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 720.108 4/1
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 720.108 4/1
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 720.109 4/1
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 720.111 4/1
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 720.111 4/1
240 GD (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
280 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 720.109 4/1
280 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 720.109 4/1
280 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 720.111 4/1
300 GD (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours

Additional Notes

  • The Mercedes-Benz G-Class W460 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity splits into two distinct values across the 1985-1989 range: 5.5 liters and 6.2 liters, with the lower figure appearing in the 230 G, 240 GD, and 300 GD variants.
  • A 6.2-liter fill capacity is associated with the six-cylinder petrol variants, specifically the 230 GE (1985-1989) and 280 GE (1985-1989), indicating a larger transmission unit compared to the four-cylinder and diesel configurations.
  • The 230 G (1985-1988) carries a 5.5-liter capacity with a change interval of 40,000 km or 800 hours under normal use, and notably no fluid level check interval is listed alongside the change schedule.
  • For the 230 GE and 280 GE under normal use conditions, a fluid level check at 20,000 km precedes the full change interval of 40,000 km or 800 hours, meaning the check falls at the halfway point between changes.
  • The 800-hour threshold paired with the 40,000 km change interval reflects a time-based limit that applies independently of distance, a common provision for vehicles operating at low speeds or in stationary power-takeoff conditions where mileage accumulates slowly.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 230 GE and 280 GE both specify a reduced change interval of 30,000 km, which is 10,000 km shorter than the normal-use interval of 40,000 km, and no hour-based alternative is listed for severe use.
  • The severe-use rows for the 230 GE and 280 GE carry no fluid level check interval, unlike the normal-use rows for the same variants, where a 20,000 km check is specified.
  • The 240 GD (1985-1987) and 300 GD (1985-1989) share the same 5.5-liter capacity and 40,000 km or 800-hour change interval under normal use, with both also including a 20,000 km check interval.

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