Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 355)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
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Approved engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for our
service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters required
for vehicles with Maintenance System.
Conventional petroleum-based oils must not
be used for vehicles with Maintenance Sys-
tem.
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil
filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Using engine oils and oil filters of specifi-
cation other than those expressly required
for the Maintenance System, or changing
of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer
than those called for by the Maintenance
System will result in engine or emission
control system damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System recom-
mendations for scheduled oil changes. Fail-
ure to do so will result in engine or emission
control system damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL.
Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number.
Model Engine type MB sheet
number
SL 550 273 229.5
SL 600 275 229.5
SL 63 AMG 156 229.5 29
SL 65 AMG 275 229.5
i MB sheet numbers are printed on the out-
side of oil containers.
Viscosity grades for engine oils
Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
Engine oil additives
! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine. Damage or
malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
29 Restriction: Only SAE XW-40 engine oils may be used.
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