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1997 Mercedes Benz SL320FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Amp Hr. Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ||
| C230, C280, E300 Diesel, E420, S320, S420, S500, SL320 & SL500 | 100 | |
| E320 | 74 | |
| 1998 | ||
| C230, C280, CL500, CLK320, E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430, S320, S420, S500 & SL500 | 100 | |
| SLK320 | 74 | |
6-CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto. Transmission (ATF) (1) | 7.5 Qts. (7.1L) | |||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | ||||
| E300 Diesel (1997) | 10.0 Qts. (9.5L) | |||
| E300 Turbo Diesel (1998) | 10.6 Qts. (10L) | |||
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1) | ||||
| E300 Diesel (1997) | 7.4 Qts. (7.0L) | |||
| E300 Turbo Diesel (1998) | 8.5 Qts. (8.0L) | |||
| Differential (SAE 90W) | 1.2 Qts. (1.1L) | |||
| Power Steering | 1.1 Qts. (1.0L) | |||
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4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINE FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto. Transmission (ATF) (1) | 7.9 Qts. (7.5L) | |||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | ||||
| C230 | 10 Qts. (9.5L) | |||
| SLK230 | 9.5 Qts. (9L) | |||
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | ||||
| C230 | 6.5 Qts. (6.2L) | |||
| SLK320 | 5.8 Qts. (5.5L) | |||
| Differential (SAE 90W) | 1.2 Qts. (1.1L) | |||
| Power Steering | 1.1 Qts. (1.0L) | |||
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INLINE 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINE FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto. Transmission (ATF) (1) | |||||
| 1997 | |||||
| C280 | 7.9 Qts. (7.5L) | ||||
| E320 | 7.7 Qts. (7.3L) | ||||
| S320 & SL320 | 7.5 Qts. (7.1L) | ||||
| 1998 | |||||
| S320 | 7.5 Qts. (7.1L) | ||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | |||||
| 1997 | |||||
| C280 | 10.6 Qts. (10.0L) | ||||
| E320 | 10.0 Qts. (9.5L) | ||||
| S320 | 12.1 Qts. (11.5L) | ||||
| SL320 | 12.2 Qts. (11.5L) | ||||
| 1998 | |||||
| SL320 | 12.2 Qts. (11.5L) | ||||
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1) | |||||
| 1997 | |||||
| C280, E320, S320 & SL320 | 7.4 Qts. (7.0L) | ||||
| 1998 | |||||
| S320 | 7.4 Qts. (7.0L) | ||||
| Differential (SAE 90W) | |||||
| 1997 | |||||
| C280 | 1.2 Qts. (1.1L) | ||||
| E320, S320 & SL320 | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | ||||
| 1998 | |||||
| S320 | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | ||||
| Power Steering | |||||
| 1997 | |||||
| C280, E320 & SL320 | 1.1 Qts. (1.0L) | ||||
| S320 | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | ||||
| 1998 | |||||
| S320 | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | ||||
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V6 GASOLINE ENGINE FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto. Transmission (ATF) (1) | |||||
| 1998 | |||||
| C280 & E320 | 7.9 Qts. (7.5L) | ||||
| CLK320 | 7.7 Qts. (7.3L) | ||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | |||||
| 1998 | |||||
| C280 & E320 | 10.6 Qts. (10.0L) | ||||
| CLK320 | 9.5 Qts. (9.0L) | ||||
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1) | |||||
| 1998 | |||||
| C280, E320 & CLK320 | 8.5 Qts. (8.0L) | ||||
| Differential (SAE 90W) | |||||
| 1998 | |||||
| C280 | 1.2 Qts. (1.1L) | ||||
| E320 & CLK320 | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | ||||
| Power Steering | |||||
| 1998 | |||||
| C280, E320 & CLK320 | 1.1 Qts. (1.0L) | ||||
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V8 GASOLINE ENGINE FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission (ATF) (1) | 9.9 Qts. (9.4L) | |||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | ||||
| E430 | 11.8 Qts. (11.2L) | |||
| CL500, S420, S500 & SL500 | 16.4 Qts. (15.5L) | |||
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1) | 8.5 Qts. (8.0L) | |||
| Differential (SAE 90W) | ||||
| E430 & S420 | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | |||
| CL500, S500 & SL500 | 1.5 Qts. (1.4L) | |||
| Power Steering | ||||
| E430 & SL500 | 1.1 Qts. (1.0L) | |||
| CL500, S420 & S500 | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.