Mercedes-Benz G-Class, W460 (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz G-Class, W460 (EU) utilizes power steering fluid with a capacity of 1 liter. Service intervals require a check every 20000 km. 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 1 liter
  • Check 20000 km
230 G (1985-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 20000 km
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 20000 km
240 GD (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 20000 km
280 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 20000 km
300 GD (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 20000 km

Additional Notes

  • Every variant listed across the Mercedes-Benz G-Class W460 (EU) power steering system carries a uniform fluid capacity of 1 liter, which is consistent with a reservoir service fill rather than a full hydraulic system overhaul volume.
  • The 20,000 km interval listed for all six variants represents a check interval under normal use conditions, meaning the fluid level is inspected at that mileage rather than replaced on a fixed drain schedule.
  • The W460 lineup covered here spans both petrol and diesel engine families. The 230 G and 230 GE use petrol engines, the 280 GE uses a six-cylinder petrol unit, while the 240 GD, 250 GD, and 300 GD are diesel-powered, yet all share the same 1-liter capacity and 20,000 km check interval regardless of engine type.
  • The 230 G has the shortest production window among the listed variants, covering 1985-1988, while the 230 GE, 280 GE, and 300 GD span the full 1985-1989 range of the dataset.
  • The 240 GD and 250 GD represent a diesel displacement transition within the W460 lineup. The 240 GD appears in 1985-1987 and the 250 GD in 1987-1989, with a one-year overlap in 1987, and both share identical power steering fluid specifications.
  • A 1-liter power steering fluid capacity is relatively modest and typical of recirculating ball steering systems with compact hydraulic reservoirs, which were standard on off-road-oriented vehicles of this era.

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