2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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Vehicle information
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Model year: 2023
Class: Passenger vehicle
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Fluids & capacities · 2.0L I4
- A/C Refrigerant · R-1234yf
- Brake Fluid · DOT 4 Low Viscosity (MB 331.0 / FMVSS 116 DOT 4)1.1 qt / 1.04 L
- Coolant · MB 325.6 coolant pre-mix (MB 325.6)27 qt / 25.54 L
- Engine Oil · 0W-20 full synthetic (MB 229.71)6.9 qt / 6.53 L
- Power Steering · none — electric power steering
- Rear Differential · MB 235.71 synthetic gear oil (MB 235.71)2.1 qt / 1.99 L
- Automatic Transmission · MB 236.17 ATF (MB 236.17)18 qt / 17.03 L
- Washer Fluid · windshield washer fluid6.3 qt / 5.96 L
Source: Open Labor Project · Confirm with your owner's manual
Key torque specs
- AC Compressor Bolts18 lb-ft / 25 N·m
- AC Line Fittings15 lb-ft / 20 N·m
- Alternator Mounting Bolts37 lb-ft / 50 N·m
- Brake Line Banjo Bolt18 lb-ft / 25 N·m
- Caliper Bracket Bolts88 lb-ft / 120 N·m
- Brake Line Fittings11 lb-ft / 15 N·m
- Caliper Slide Pin Bolts26 lb-ft / 35 N·m
- Wheel Lug Nuts111 lb-ft / 150 N·m
- Center Support Bearing Bracket Bolts37 lb-ft / 50 N·m
- Driveshaft Flange Bolts55 lb-ft / 75 N·m
- Differential Pinion Yoke Nut184 lb-ft / 250 N·m
- U-Joint Strap Bolts26 lb-ft / 35 N·m
Source: Open Labor Project · Estimated values; verify in the service manual
Maintenance
Service intervals (normal driving)
- Engine oil and filter5,000 mi / 12 mo
- Tire rotation5,000 mi / 6 mo
- Cabin air filter20,000 mi / 24 mo
- Engine air filter30,000 mi / 36 mo
- Spark plugs60,000 mi
- Brake fluid24 mo
- Transmission fluid and filter (9G-TRONIC)80,000 mi
- Coolant system (engine and hybrid components)150,000 mi / 180 mo
- Rear differential fluid40,000 mi / 48 mo
- Drive belt inspection20,000 mi / 24 mo
- Drive belt replacement100,000 mi / 120 mo
- Brake system inspection10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Steering and suspension inspection20,000 mi / 24 mo
- Battery coolant inspection (48V hybrid system)20,000 mi / 24 mo
Source: Open Labor Project · Draft schedule; your owner's manual is the final word
Electrical
Battery
- Group H8 AGM · 850 CCA · 92 Ah · 170 min RC
- Group AUX-S agm (auxiliary)
Source: Open Labor Project
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Repair costs
Estimated labor times
- 100K Service4.2–6.2 hr
- 30K Service3–4.4 hr
- 60K Service4.2–6.2 hr
- 90K Service4.2–6.2 hr
- ABS Module1.5–2.3 hr
- ABS Pump2.6–3.8 hr
- ABS Tone Ring1.5–2.3 hr
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front1–1.6 hr
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear1–1.6 hr
- AC Accumulator1.8–2.6 hr
- AC Clutch Coil1.8–2.6 hr
- AC Compressor2.4–3.6 hr
- AC Compressor Clutch3–4.4 hr
- AC Compressor Oil Add1.2–1.8 hr
- AC Condenser1.8–2.6 hr
Source: Open Labor Project · Estimates, not book times. Shops may quote differently
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Sources
Fluids, battery, torque, service intervals and estimated labor times: Open Labor Project. Recalls and complaints: NHTSA. Fuel economy and configurations: FuelEconomy.gov.
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