SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55 Fluids?
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2003 SL55 AMG
SL55 Fluids?
Im planning on doing some fluid flushes on my 2003 SL55, but I can't seem to find info on what types of fluids to use. If anyone has any info on any of the following fluids and how much I will need, please let me know.
Brake fluid (I assume any DOT4 will work)
Transmission fluid (was planning on using either Mobil 1 or Royal Purple ATF)
Differential oil (Probably 75W-90 synthetic but do I add a limited slip additive? Will it hurt anything if I add it and it's not needed?)
Engine coolant (orange or green stuff, or is there some super special MB color?)
Brake fluid (I assume any DOT4 will work)
Transmission fluid (was planning on using either Mobil 1 or Royal Purple ATF)
Differential oil (Probably 75W-90 synthetic but do I add a limited slip additive? Will it hurt anything if I add it and it's not needed?)
Engine coolant (orange or green stuff, or is there some super special MB color?)
Last edited by aluthman; May 12, 2010 at 10:31 AM.
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Power Steering and ABC suspension Pentosin- CHF 11S or dealer equivalent
If you actually plan to flush the ABC system (HAVE FUN!), make sure you replace the micro filter in the reservoir
Engine Coolant- Dealer Anti-freeze only W/Distilled water (This combination is so good that the service interval on new Merc's is 15 years!)
(Don't forget the intercooler and lines)
Transmission Fluid- Dealer fluid only!!!
Final Drive (Without LSD)- Any Quality Synthetic 75w90 (Mobil 1,etc)
Final Drive (With LSD)- Dealer fluid only
Brake Fluid DOT 4-We use Castrol LMA
If you don't have access to a Mercedes SDS Diagnostic computer, don't attempt the brake fluid service. It take two people over an hour to do the procedure with the proper pressure bleeder and computer. The SBC brake system must be shut off before ANY services are performed for safety reasons. The pump can activate and pressurize the system even with the key out of the car (like when the fuel pump operates when you open a door).
That will keep you busy for at least a couple of hours!
If you actually plan to flush the ABC system (HAVE FUN!), make sure you replace the micro filter in the reservoir
Engine Coolant- Dealer Anti-freeze only W/Distilled water (This combination is so good that the service interval on new Merc's is 15 years!)
(Don't forget the intercooler and lines)
Transmission Fluid- Dealer fluid only!!!
Final Drive (Without LSD)- Any Quality Synthetic 75w90 (Mobil 1,etc)
Final Drive (With LSD)- Dealer fluid only
Brake Fluid DOT 4-We use Castrol LMA
If you don't have access to a Mercedes SDS Diagnostic computer, don't attempt the brake fluid service. It take two people over an hour to do the procedure with the proper pressure bleeder and computer. The SBC brake system must be shut off before ANY services are performed for safety reasons. The pump can activate and pressurize the system even with the key out of the car (like when the fuel pump operates when you open a door).
That will keep you busy for at least a couple of hours!
Last edited by GermanCars; May 12, 2010 at 11:50 PM.
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Anyone know an easy way to tell if i have a LSD or not? My service advisor mentioned something about having a performance rearend, and on a recent estimate for bumper damage, positraction showed up on the options list (odd, since i thought that was a GM term). With the car in the air, spinning one wheel causes the other to spin in the opposite direction (leads me to think open diff), but the 2 or 3 burnouts I have done were definately spinning both tires instead of the peg-leg burnout of an open diff. What gives? Can anyone shed some light on this?
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Anyone know an easy way to tell if i have a LSD or not? My service advisor mentioned something about having a performance rearend, and on a recent estimate for bumper damage, positraction showed up on the options list (odd, since i thought that was a GM term). With the car in the air, spinning one wheel causes the other to spin in the opposite direction (leads me to think open diff), but the 2 or 3 burnouts I have done were definately spinning both tires instead of the peg-leg burnout of an open diff. What gives? Can anyone shed some light on this?
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Power Steering and ABC suspension Pentosin- CHF 11S or dealer equivalent
If you actually plan to flush the ABC system (HAVE FUN!), make sure you replace the micro filter in the reservoir
Engine Coolant- Dealer Anti-freeze only W/Distilled water (This combination is so good that the service interval on new Merc's is 15 years!)
(Don't forget the intercooler and lines)
Transmission Fluid- Dealer fluid only!!!
Final Drive (Without LSD)- Any Quality Synthetic 75w90 (Mobil 1,etc)
Final Drive (With LSD)- Dealer fluid only
Brake Fluid DOT 4-We use Castrol LMA
If you don't have access to a Mercedes SDS Diagnostic computer, don't attempt the brake fluid service. It take two people over an hour to do the procedure with the proper pressure bleeder and computer. The SBC brake system must be shut off before ANY services are performed for safety reasons. The pump can activate and pressurize the system even with the key out of the car (like when the fuel pump operates when you open a door).
That will keep you busy for at least a couple of hours!
If you actually plan to flush the ABC system (HAVE FUN!), make sure you replace the micro filter in the reservoir
Engine Coolant- Dealer Anti-freeze only W/Distilled water (This combination is so good that the service interval on new Merc's is 15 years!)
(Don't forget the intercooler and lines)
Transmission Fluid- Dealer fluid only!!!
Final Drive (Without LSD)- Any Quality Synthetic 75w90 (Mobil 1,etc)
Final Drive (With LSD)- Dealer fluid only
Brake Fluid DOT 4-We use Castrol LMA
If you don't have access to a Mercedes SDS Diagnostic computer, don't attempt the brake fluid service. It take two people over an hour to do the procedure with the proper pressure bleeder and computer. The SBC brake system must be shut off before ANY services are performed for safety reasons. The pump can activate and pressurize the system even with the key out of the car (like when the fuel pump operates when you open a door).
That will keep you busy for at least a couple of hours!
Mercedes Benz: Factory Approved Service Products Catalog do not pint point what brand and specs. of oil they use for the 722.6 transmission - anybody knows whats in the bottle? .......
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Do a search for: Mercedes Benz Factory Approved Service Products 2007
This is a PDF, and lists all the approved (including non MB products) fluids for cars from about mid 90's through 2007. VERY HELPFUL.
Wish I remembered where I got mine, so I could provide a link.
Here is another source: http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevoli...ets-sort1.html
Gary ---
PS: for ATF: TItan 4134, and a Shell 3403 M115(or maybe 134), as well as Valvoline MaxLife are approved
This is a PDF, and lists all the approved (including non MB products) fluids for cars from about mid 90's through 2007. VERY HELPFUL.
Wish I remembered where I got mine, so I could provide a link.
Here is another source: http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevoli...ets-sort1.html
Gary ---
PS: for ATF: TItan 4134, and a Shell 3403 M115(or maybe 134), as well as Valvoline MaxLife are approved
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Shell 134 ATF is what we use in our customer cars. Not the easiest brand to find, which is why I mentioned O.E. ATF. Other brands may work fine but we prefer to stick to know quantities.
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I have a pdf of all the fluids if anyone needs them... PM your email.
I have a pdf of all the fluids if anyone needs them... PM your email.
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I have just bought a 110k mile 2006 SL55 AMG with P30 Performance Package. There is no owners handbook with the car.
I got no service records with the car other than a recent receipt for the ABC overhaul and some brakes, so I plan to do a complete fluid, belt, filter and plug replacement using genuine Mercedes, or equal quality aftermarket parts.
I have the Mercedes Benz Factory Approved Service Products 2007 pdf which lists approved fluids, but not quantities. A quick trawl of the usual online wholesale parts vendors didn't clear it up, as they all seem to list different fluids, capacities and filters for my car.
Can anyone confirm the following information is accurate, and if I am missing anything?
Fluids
Oil: 9 quarts Mobil 1 5W40
Transmission 722.6: xx quarts Pentosin 7226FCK1 ?
Differential: 2 quarts Liquid Moly LM20042 75W140 ?
Coolant: xx quarts Pentosin 8114117 ?
Brake fluid: 1 quart Pentosin Super DOT4
Power steering / ABC: 8 qts Pentosin CHF11S ?
Supercharger: 1 quart Mobil Jet Oil
Filters
Engine air: 2x Mahle 0001802809
Cabin: 2x Micronair 2308300418
Oil: 1x Genuine Mercedes 0001802609
Transmission: 1x Genuine Mercedes 1402770095OE
ABC filter: Genuine Mercedes 0031846101
Parts
Spark plugs: 16x Bosch FR6MPP332
Transmission gasket: 1x Genuine Mercedes 1402710080
Crush washers for 2x transmission, 2x diff and 1x oil plugs.
Drive belts
Supercharger Belt: Contitech 1139970192
Serpentine belt: Contitech 1139970092
I got no service records with the car other than a recent receipt for the ABC overhaul and some brakes, so I plan to do a complete fluid, belt, filter and plug replacement using genuine Mercedes, or equal quality aftermarket parts.
I have the Mercedes Benz Factory Approved Service Products 2007 pdf which lists approved fluids, but not quantities. A quick trawl of the usual online wholesale parts vendors didn't clear it up, as they all seem to list different fluids, capacities and filters for my car.
Can anyone confirm the following information is accurate, and if I am missing anything?
Fluids
Oil: 9 quarts Mobil 1 5W40
Transmission 722.6: xx quarts Pentosin 7226FCK1 ?
Differential: 2 quarts Liquid Moly LM20042 75W140 ?
Coolant: xx quarts Pentosin 8114117 ?
Brake fluid: 1 quart Pentosin Super DOT4
Power steering / ABC: 8 qts Pentosin CHF11S ?
Supercharger: 1 quart Mobil Jet Oil
Filters
Engine air: 2x Mahle 0001802809
Cabin: 2x Micronair 2308300418
Oil: 1x Genuine Mercedes 0001802609
Transmission: 1x Genuine Mercedes 1402770095OE
ABC filter: Genuine Mercedes 0031846101
Parts
Spark plugs: 16x Bosch FR6MPP332
Transmission gasket: 1x Genuine Mercedes 1402710080
Crush washers for 2x transmission, 2x diff and 1x oil plugs.
Drive belts
Supercharger Belt: Contitech 1139970192
Serpentine belt: Contitech 1139970092
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Fluids
Oil: 9 quarts Mobil 1 5W40
Transmission 722.6: xx quarts Pentosin 7226FCK1 ?
Differential: 2 quarts Liquid Moly LM20042 75W140 ?
Coolant: xx quarts Pentosin 8114117 ?
Brake fluid: 1 quart Pentosin Super DOT4
Power steering / ABC: 8 qts Pentosin CHF11S ?
Supercharger: 1 quart Mobil Jet Oil
There's a huge debate between 75W140 and 85W90 here on MBworld.
Even though it says 75W140 is for LSD only people are using for their regular AMG's..
Can anyone confirm? Every website is also only seeling 75W140 and it's listed as compatible..FCP,RM,AutoHauz, Etc..?
Oil: 9 quarts Mobil 1 5W40
Transmission 722.6: xx quarts Pentosin 7226FCK1 ?
Differential: 2 quarts Liquid Moly LM20042 75W140 ?
Coolant: xx quarts Pentosin 8114117 ?
Brake fluid: 1 quart Pentosin Super DOT4
Power steering / ABC: 8 qts Pentosin CHF11S ?
Supercharger: 1 quart Mobil Jet Oil
There's a huge debate between 75W140 and 85W90 here on MBworld.
Even though it says 75W140 is for LSD only people are using for their regular AMG's..
Can anyone confirm? Every website is also only seeling 75W140 and it's listed as compatible..FCP,RM,AutoHauz, Etc..?
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2006 SL55 AMG, 2012 Land Rover LR4, 2009 C63 AMG
I used the 75W140 in my 06 SL55 AMG with LSD, and 85W90 in my C63 AMG without LSD.
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As for Transmission Fluid
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/aut...ntosin-1088216
I found this and it says it's backwords compatabile..if it's junk I'll go with Mobil 1 OEM..
I wan to do all this in the spring for routine maintenance and get it out of the way
