Ransomed12

Hey all:

Forgive a newbie -- where is/are the jack point/s for our SL550s?

Thanks,
Ransom

Wolfman

Same place as prior SL's. I'd say about 4" from the wheel arches. You can feel the rectangular cut-outs.
Without the proper adapter it is easy to damage the car (side skirts etc.). So be careful!

Ozzief16a

Greeting All,

I'm also a newbie - bought a 2017 SL 450 in October (2019). I too have questions about jacking up my new ride.

1) Where can we find the "special adapter" that Wolfman mentioned in his response above.

2) A - I've read that the car can be lifted from the rear using the differential as a jack point. Is the true?
B - What is a safe jack point (won 't damage the car) for lifting the front of the car?

3) A - For those of you that do your own oil/filter changes, do you use an engine oil siphon pump (what are the pros and cons of using this method)?
B - Do you change the oil by jacking the car up and drain the oil from oil pan underneath the car (pros and cons please)?

Thanks in advance.

fun33

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VII

Do not jack up the car via the differential it may cause leaks and if you have the LS you can damage it.
The jack points are the squares that require the adapter.
If you have a 550 suction is the recommended method for oil changes.

KeithS

I'm having issues locating the rear jack point on my 2015 SL. I found the one in the front... that was pretty easy. But is the rear hidden somewhere?

Piperkid

Should be just in front of the rear tire.

slk55er

I don't care for the jacking pad adapter because it relies on friction between the pad and the floor jack. Here is a link from 10 years ago that describes an alternative jack adapter that will work if your floor jack has a removable pad. I originally used it on my SLK55 and have used it on all my Mercedes since then. The parts can be found at your local Lowe's or Home Depot:


https://mbworld.org/forums/cls-coupe...k-problem.html