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Mercedes Benz GLS450 Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Mercedes Benz GLS450. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-10-29 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2023-2024 Mercedes Benz GLS450: 5.60 OZS. (0.16 L) — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.

GenerationYearsTop spec
2023-20242023-20245.60 OZS. (0.16 L) — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
2020-20222020-20223.90 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
201920193.90 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.

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2023-2024 Mercedes Benz GLS450: 5.60 OZS. (0.16 L) — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.

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2023-2024

Air Cond Compressor Oil5.60 OZS. (0.16 L) — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Air Cond Refrigerant2.15 LBS. (0.97 KG) — R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid10.57 QTS. (10 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid D971 (Color of Transmission Oil: Gold) Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid— MB Brake Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Engine Coolant18.00 QTS. (17.03 L) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil8.90 QTS. (8.42 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 Note: Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
Fuel Tank23.80 GALS. (90.09 L) Note: Reserve tank capacity: 3.2 gals.
Transfer Case Fluid0.72 QTS. (0.68 L) — MB Transfer Case Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Windshield Washer Fluid5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB Summer Fit" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB "MB Winter Fit" and water for temperatures below freezing.
Notes
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
  • →For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
  • →Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
  • →Reserve tank capacity: 3.2 gals.

2020-2022

Air Cond Compressor Oil3.90 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Air Cond Refrigerant2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid10.57 QTS. (10 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid D971 (Color of Transmission Oil: Gold) Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid0.53 QTS. (0.5 L) — Brake Fluid (DOT 4 plus) Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Engine Coolant10.30 QTS. (9.74 L) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil8.90 QTS. (8.42 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 Note: Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
Fuel Tank23.80 GALS. (90.09 L) Note: Reserve tank capacity: 3.2 gals.
Transfer Case Fluid0.72 QTS. (0.68 L) — MB Transfer Case Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Windshield Washer Fluid5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB Summer Fit" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB "MB Winter Fit" and water for temperatures below freezing.
Notes
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
  • →For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Approximate capacity.
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
  • →Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
  • →Reserve tank capacity: 3.2 gals.
Air Cond Compressor Oil3.90 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Air Cond Refrigerant2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid10.57 QTS. (10 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid D971 (Color of Transmission Oil: Gold) Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid0.53 QTS. (0.5 L) — Brake Fluid (DOT 4 plus) Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Engine Coolant10.30 QTS. (9.74 L) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil7.40 QTS. (7 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 Note: Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
Fuel Tank23.80 GALS. (90.09 L) Note: Reserve tank capacity: 3.2 gals.
Transfer Case Fluid0.72 QTS. (0.68 L) — MB Transfer Case Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Windshield Washer Fluid5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB Summer Fit" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB "MB Winter Fit" and water for temperatures below freezing.
Notes
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
  • →For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Approximate capacity.
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
  • →Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
  • →Reserve tank capacity: 3.2 gals.

2017-2018

Air Cond Compressor Oil3.90 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Air Cond Refrigerant2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid— MB Brake Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Engine Coolant10.30 QTS. (9.74 L) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil7.40 QTS. (7 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 Note: Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
Fuel Tank23.80 GALS. (90.09 L) Note: Reserve tank capacity: 3.2 gals.
Windshield Washer Fluid5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB Summer Fit" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB "MB Winter Fit" and water for temperatures below freezing.
Notes
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
  • →For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Approximate capacity.
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
  • →Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
  • →Reserve tank capacity: 3.2 gals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this data from?
Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Mercedes Benz GLS450 use?
2023-2024 Mercedes Benz GLS450: 5.60 OZS. (0.16 L) — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Mercedes Benz GLS450?
Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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Published by AllOEMManuals, founded by Lyndon Bedford, an automotive technician with 20 years of experience. He owned and operated a mechanic shop in Hurst, Texas from 2014 to 2022 and continues hands-on repair work.

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Last updated: 2026-10-29

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