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Hallo, i bought an 1997 sl600 from california. I just want to ask you guys what is the best oil for this motor please...or what service is neccessary to do firstly? thank you very much.
sorry my german is not so good thats why iam writing in english.
Jan
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Hi Jan,
I'd strongly recommend a fully synthetic engine oil like 5W-40 - the MB dealers in my orbit all use the Fuchs brand, but does not have to be Fuchs - just a good known brand.
If there is no known service history available for your car I'd change all fluids - including the suspension oil - that includes the coolant and brake fluid.
You can also try to look up oils and lubricants here:
https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/check.php?MBBEVOID=VMC33Z
(If you can be bothered to navigate your way trough this large data base)
Let us know the VIN please.
Greetings from down under
Fitzcarraldo1
Thank you for quick response. I'll try to order it. Thanks
Jan
Mercedes prescribes two release groups, 229.3 and the better 229.5. From the 229.5 group I would choose a 0W-40, for example Exxon Mobil 1 or Shell Helix Ultra. I would change the automatic transmission oil next, that would be Fuchs TITAN ATF 4134.
You asked for the best, not just any compromise, right?
Only the best please :) that's my dream car so it has to be quality. Thank you
Like it, so the next is differential oil, about 1,5 liter Castrol TRANSMAX 75W-140 Limited Slip LL.
That's what I wanted to do as well. Thank you... So the transmission oil must be changed as well? The car is from 1997 100k MLS.. Thank you
The 5speed transmission was initially considered "fill for life" but MB changed their minds and then specified every 60,000km or 3 years. (filter as well)
But if it has been changed @ 60,000km it doesn't need to be done til 120,000km. Now it depends on when it hit the 60,000km mark ?
I trust you have the 722.6 transmission because we don't know your VIN ?
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@Fitzcarraldo1 schrieb am 24. Oktober 2022 um 09:37:56 Uhr:
The 5speed transmission was initially considered "fill for life" but MB changed their minds and then specified every 60,000km or 3 years. (filter as well)
But if it has been changed @ 60,000km it doesn't need to be done til 120,000km. Now it depends on when it hit the 60,000km mark ?
I trust you have the 722.6 transmission because we don't know your VIN ?
If it is really a My 97 it would definitely have eng. M120.983 and Tx 722.621
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@janat schrieb am 24. Oktober 2022 um 09:10:27 Uhr:
So the transmission oil must be changed as well? The car is from 1997 100k MLS.. Thank you
It is (very) important. You will need
8,2 (+0,5) Liter Transmission oil Fuchs TITAN 4134
Getriebesteuerung Zwischenstecker A2035400253
Filtersatz von MANN (H 182 KIT)
Dichtring Ablassschraube (10x20 CU) A1402710060
Dichtring Ablassschraube Wandler (10x13,5 AL) N007603010100
Peilstab https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00EQZBY28
thank you very much guys i will definetely change it as well .
i have 722621 00 725845 getriebe.
what do you think about ads system ? it it going to ruin my bank account ? thanks
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@janat schrieb am 25. Oktober 2022 um 22:09:46 Uhr:
what do you think about ads system ? it it going to ruin my bank account ? thanks
No, not if you let a competent mechanic attend to it.
When it comes to replacing certain components you may need deep pockets.
It's a good system when fully functioning.
Do you have any issues ?
Leaks ?
Or a hard bouncy ride ?
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@janat schrieb am 25. Oktober 2022 um 22:09:46 Uhr:
what do you think about ads system ? it it going to ruin my bank account ? thanks
Nein, die Teile sind relativ billig. Das Geheimnis beim ADS ist, Teile zu erneuern, bevor sie kaputt gehen.
Aus Erfahrung würde ich die beiden Koppelstangen der Niveausensoren erneuern, solange sie es noch als Ersatzteil gibt. Die Lager sind aus Plastik und zerbrechen im Alter, das Auto liegt dann auf dem Boden und das Geschrei ist groß. Sie sind einstellbar, geringe Änderungen der Länge verändern die Fahrzeughöhe, messe deshalb vorher bei laufendem Motor die Höhe vom Boden bis Oberkannte Radhaus, um das danach Einstellen zu können.
Die vier Federkugeln habe ich immer ersetzt. Die beiden vorderen gibt es bei Mercedes, die beiden hinteren auch im Zubehör. Das Öl ist ZH-M, im Ölbehälter ist ein Filter, den kann man mit Bremsenreiniger auswaschen.
