Nimir Qatar

I noticed that some AMG vehicles that have the performance package require differential oil change after first 3000 km (1800 miles).

Does the SLS AMG require the same ? and why?

your replies are higly appreciated

MB_Forever

If you have an LSD, then yes.... AMG ships out LSDs with "break-in" oil, which is just regular LSD oil except they add a few additives for break-in period. Apparently those additives are designed only for use in the first couple of thousand miles.

If you have an LSD, which I think you do, then you should have the dealership change the differential oil. It is a free service over here.

Nimir Qatar

I have LSD , but the thing is the dealer here is saying for the SLS it is not required

that's what is getting me confused

MB_Forever

Dealers are sometimes retarded. They told me the same thing when I tried to change mine. Then when I showed them that AMG says it needs to be changed on E63s with performance package, they did it. I think it's because 99% of all Mercedes models don't come with LSD and so you would not need to change the differential oil for a very long time. There are only a few cars that come equipped with LSD: SL65, SLR, SLS, and a couple of AMGs with performance package.

Either way, it wouldn't hurt to change it if you are concerned about it.

AD_G55

I asked the same question to the car dealer in Abu Dhabi EMC as my SLS completed first 3000 KM.
He's said SLS doesn't require differential oil to change.

GullWing SLS

good. i just double checked and found out that the SLS does not require differential oil change after the first 3000 km.