SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Vario Roof Lubrication Points
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From: Lincolnshire, IL
2005 SL55 AMG
Vario Roof Lubrication Points
Hi folks. Adding to my shelter-in-place list. Can anyone point me to the lubrication points for the top mechanism? Also, what lubricant is preferred? Thanks in advance!
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89 SL500 Silver ,97 SL500 Carlsson 04 Mercedes SL55 AMG , 07 Mercedes SL55 AMG convertedBlack series
locks dont know, look if lube is on them, but more important is lube all rubber connected to roof and trunk, Most have experienced knock knock sounds when driving, this goes away if lube up all rubber seals , is special oil for this,small bottle you buy at Mercedes center.
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From: Central Florida
06' SL65, 96' S500 & 09' S550
Dave - I hope LPS2 is a good choice as I just did all the points on my top with it. LPS2 is a popular aviation lubricant and we use it on all manner of connections that are much more critical than a vario roof hinge.
Tommyboy928 - I agree about the rubber seals, there are a lot of them with this roof and for all my cars have always used Silicone spray lube to keep them pliable.
Tommyboy928 - I agree about the rubber seals, there are a lot of them with this roof and for all my cars have always used Silicone spray lube to keep them pliable.
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From: vero beach, FL
2014 SL 550
The lube at the Mercedes dealership is about $65. The alternative is a german product called Gummi Pflege which is available for about $14 at Autogeek. As for hinges, the recommended product is white lithium grease in a spray. It's available at most auto parts stores.
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I looked at Ultimox 226 and it appears to be a paste sold in a jar and used for weather strips, gaskets, etc. I can't see this being the recommended lubricant for the various metal joints in the top mechanism. I too am curious what the officially recommended product is for the various joints in the top structure.
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