Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, R129 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, R129 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1,1 to 1,6 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 km and 30000 km, with fluid changes at 40000 km. The data covers 16 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • SL 280 (1993-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • SL 280 (1993-2001)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • SL 320 (1993-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • SL 320 (1993-2001)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • SL 500 (1993-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • SL 500 (1993-2001)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • SL 600 (1993-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • SL 600 (1993-2001)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • 600 SL (1992-1993)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • 600 SL (1992-1993)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 40000 km
  • 300 SL (1989-1993)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • 300 SL (1989-1993)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 40000 km
  • 300 SL-24V (1989-1993)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • 300 SL-24V (1989-1993)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • 500 SL (1989-1993)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • 500 SL (1989-1993)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 40000 km

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