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Mercedes Benz S560 Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Mercedes Benz S560. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-11-09 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2021 Mercedes Benz S560: — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.

GenerationYearsTop spec
20212021— PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
2018-20202018-20203.90 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG Oil

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2021 Mercedes Benz S560: — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.

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Air Cond Compressor Oil— PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Air Cond Refrigerant— R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Automatic Transmission Fluid10.57 QTS. (10 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid— MB Brake Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Engine Coolant14.79 QTS. (13.99 L) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil9.51 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil Note: Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products). Approximate capacity.
Windshield Washer Fluid— 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.
  • →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). Approximate capacity.
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2018-2020

2018-2020Open 2018 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil3.90 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG Oil
Air Cond Refrigerant1.45 LBS. (0.65 KG) — R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid10.57 QTS. (10 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid. Specification 236.17 Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid— MB Brake Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Engine Coolant15.00 QTS. (14.19 L) — MB BeVo 310.1 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (4Matic,Coupe)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 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 Tank21.10 GALS. (79.87 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid— MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB Summer Fit" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB "MB Winter Fit" and water for temperatures below freezing.
Engine Oil (4Matic,Sedan)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 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).
Engine Oil (Convertible)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 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).
Engine Oil (Base,Sedan)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 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).
Notes
  • →For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". Approximate capacity.
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. 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).
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Fluid Extraction Pump

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Clean Shop Rags

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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 S560 use?
2021 Mercedes Benz S560: — PAG Oil Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Mercedes Benz S560?
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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Last updated: 2026-11-09

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