Mercedes-Benz S-Class, W116 / 126 (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz S-Class, W116 / 126 (EU) models utilize power steering fluid with a capacity range of 1,2 to 1,4 liters. Service intervals include checks at 7500 km or 6 months, 20000 km, and 20000 km or 24 months. The data covers 34 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
350 SD, SDL, 126.134/135 (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
300 SDL, 126.125 (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
260 SE, 126.020 (1985-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 20000 km
300 SE, SEL, 126.024/025 (1985-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 20000 km
420 SE, SEL, SEC, 126.034/035/046 (1985-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
500 SE, SEL, SEC, 126.036/037/044 (1985-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
560 SE, SEL, SEC, 126.038/039/045 (1985-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
280 S, 126.021 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
280 SE, SEL, 126.022/023 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
380 SE, SEC, 126.032/043 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
380 SEL, 126.033 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
500 SE, SEC, 126.036/044 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
500 SEL, 126.037 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
300 SD Turbodiesel, 126.120 (1980-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
380 SEL, 126.033 (1980-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
500 SEL, 126.037 (1980-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
280 S, 126.021 (1979-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
280 SE, SEL, 126.022/023 (1979-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
380 SE, 126.032 (1979-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
500 SE, SEC, 126.036/044 (1979-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
300 SD, 116.120 (1978-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
300 SD, 116.120 (1978-1980)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
450 SEL 6.9, 116.036 (1975-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
450 SEL 6.9, 116.036 (1975-1980)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
280 SEL, 116.025 (1974-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
280 SEL, 116.025 (1974-1980)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
280 S, 116.020 (1972-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
280 S, 116.020 (1972-1980)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
280 SE, 116.024 (1972-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
280 SE, 116.024 (1972-1980)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
350 SE, SEL, 116.028/029 (1972-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
350 SE, SEL, 116.028/029 (1972-1980)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
450 SE, SEL, 116.032/033 (1972-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90
450 SE, SEL, 116.032/033 (1972-1980)
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Code: LS 90

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