2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 342

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use brands tested and recommended by us. Model Engine with oil filter Automatic transmission Rear axle Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system Fuel tank including a reserve of Air conditioning system 1 Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Recommended engine oils MB Automatic Transmission Oil1 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) Capacity SL 500 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) SL 55 AMG 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 9.1 US qt (8.6 l) 1.5 US qt (1.4 l) approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 1.1 US qt (1.05 l) SL 500 approx. 12.2 US qt (11.6 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze SL 55 AMG approx. 13.7 US qt (13 l) 21.1 US gal (80.0 l) 2.6 US gal (10.0 l) Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/ 86 MON) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10 342