Mercedes-Benz G-Class, W460 (EU)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz G-Class, W460 (EU) requires 0,5 liter of brake fluid. Service intervals include checking every 20000 km and changing every 12 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
250 GD (1987-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 12 months
230 G (1985-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 12 months
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 12 months
240 GD (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 12 months
280 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 12 months
300 GD (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 12 months

Additional Notes

  • All six variants of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class W460 (EU) covered in these specifications share a uniform hydraulic brake system fluid capacity of 0.5 liter. A capacity at this level is typical of a service fill figure, representing the volume needed to top up or refill the system rather than a full overhaul quantity.
  • The check interval of 20,000 km applies uniformly across the 230 G, 230 GE, 240 GD, 250 GD, 280 GE, and 300 GD variants under normal use conditions. At that mileage interval, the fluid level and condition in the hydraulic brake system are to be inspected.
  • The change interval is specified by time rather than distance, set at 12 months across all listed variants under normal use conditions. A calendar-based interval for brake fluid reflects the fluid's tendency to absorb moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point regardless of mileage accumulated.
  • The petrol-engined 230 G covers the years 1985-1988, while the petrol-engined 230 GE and 280 GE both span 1985-1989. Despite the difference in engine displacement and configuration between the 230 G and the other petrol variants, all share identical brake fluid specifications.
  • The diesel variants in these specifications cover different year ranges: the 240 GD runs from 1985-1987, the 250 GD from 1987-1989, and the 300 GD from 1985-1989. Across all three diesel variants, the brake fluid capacity, check interval, and change interval remain identical to the petrol variants.
  • The overlap year of 1987 sees both the 240 GD and the 250 GD listed, indicating a transition between those two diesel variants during that model year. Both carry the same 0.5 liter capacity and service intervals.

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