Mercedes-Benz G-Class, W460 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz G-Class, W460 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,5 to 1,7 liters. Service intervals include a 20000 km check and a 40000 km or 800 hour change. The data covers 11 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 1,5 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 5/1
230 G (1985-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 4/1
230 G (1985-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 5/1
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 4/1
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 5/1
240 GD (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 4/1
240 GD (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 5/1
280 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 4/1
280 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 5/1
300 GD (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 4/1
300 GD (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all variants of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class W460 (EU) covered here, the manual transmission fluid change interval is uniformly set at 40,000 km or 800 hours under normal use conditions. The dual expression of this interval, combining distance and operating hours, reflects the off-road and utility nature of the W460 platform, where engine hours can accumulate independently of road distance.
  • Most variants carry two separate capacity figures, 1.7 liters and 1.6 liters, listed as distinct rows for the same model and year range. In manual transmission servicing, differing fill capacities for the same unit typically correspond to different gearbox variants or fill procedures, such as a drain-and-refill service fill versus a total overhaul capacity that includes residual fluid in galleries and the housing.
  • The 250 GD (1987-1989) is the only variant with a single listed capacity of 1.5 liters, which is lower than the 1.6 or 1.7 liter figures seen across all other variants. This reflects the fitment of a different gearbox unit in the 250 GD, consistent with the introduction of a newer five-cylinder diesel engine in that model.
  • The 280 GE and 300 GD, both spanning 1985-1989, include an additional fluid level check interval of 20,000 km alongside the standard 40,000 km change interval. This intermediate check applies specifically to the 1.7-liter capacity row for each of those variants, not to the 1.6-liter row, suggesting the check interval is associated with a particular gearbox configuration rather than the engine type alone.
  • The 230 G and 230 GE share identical capacity figures and change intervals despite the GE designation indicating fuel injection rather than carburetion. The transmission specifications show no differentiation between the two fuel delivery systems for the 230-series entries.
  • The 240 GD covers the years 1985-1987, while the 250 GD begins in 1987, indicating an overlap or transition year. The 250 GD's lower 1.5-liter single capacity contrasts with the dual 1.7/1.6-liter entries of the 240 GD, pointing to a gearbox change accompanying the engine update.

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