Mercedes-Benz G-Class, W460 (EU)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz G-Class, W460 (EU) transfer case fluid capacity ranges from 2 to 2,2 liters. Service intervals require a change every 40000 km or 800 hours. The data covers 12 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 2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
250 GD (1987-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
230 G (1985-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
230 G (1985-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
230 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
240 GD (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
240 GD (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
280 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
280 GE (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
300 GD (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours
300 GD (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 800 hours

Additional Notes

  • Across all Mercedes-Benz G-Class W460 (EU) variants covered in these specifications, the transfer case fluid capacity is listed as 2 liters for the standard transferbox configuration.
  • When the power take-off (P.T.O.) is fitted alongside the transfer case, the combined transferbox/P.T.O. fluid capacity rises to 2.2 liters. The P.T.O. is an auxiliary output shaft that draws mechanical power from the drivetrain, and the additional 0.2 liters accounts for the extra internal volume of that assembly.
  • The 40,000 km change interval is paired with an 800-hour alternative threshold across every variant and configuration listed. The hour-based figure serves as a time-in-operation limit, relevant when a vehicle accumulates engine or drivetrain running hours at a rate that does not correspond proportionally to distance traveled, such as during stationary P.T.O. use.
  • All service intervals in these specifications are designated for normal use conditions. No severe-use interval is listed for any of the W460 variants covered.
  • The 230 G and 230 GE share identical transfer case fluid capacities and change intervals despite the 230 GE using fuel injection rather than carburetion. The drivetrain specifications are unaffected by that engine distinction.
  • The 240 GD covers model years 1985-1987, while the 250 GD covers 1987-1989. Both diesel variants carry the same 2-liter transferbox and 2.2-liter transferbox/P.T.O. capacities, with the same 40,000 km / 800-hour change interval.
  • The 280 GE and 300 GD both span 1985-1989 and share the same transfer case fluid specifications as all other W460 variants in this data set, indicating a uniform transfer case unit across petrol and diesel engine families within the W460 generation.

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