Recommended Engine Oil for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on Mercedes-Benz SL-Class engine oil for 3 generations and 43 modifications produced from 1989 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The SL-Class Generations
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SL-Class R231 (2012-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
SL 350 231.457 6,5 L 25000 km 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 400 231.465 6,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 400 231.465 6,5 L 25000 km 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 400 231.466 6,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 400 231.466 6,5 L 25000 km 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 500 231.473 8,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 500 231.473 8,5 L 25000 km 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 550 231.473 8,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 550 231.473 8,5 L 25000 km 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 63 AMG (395 kW) 231.474 8,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 63 AMG (395 kW) 231.474 8,5 L 20000 km 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 63 AMG (415 kW) 231.474 8,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 63 AMG (415 kW) 231.474 8,5 L 20000 km 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 63 AMG 231.474 8,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 63 AMG 231.474 8,5 L 20000 km 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 65 AMG 231.479 9,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 65 AMG 231.479 9,5 L 15000 km 0W-40, 5W-40
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SL-Class R230 (2001-2012)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
SL 280 230.454 8 L 25000 km/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 300 230.454 8 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 350 230.456 8 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 350 230.456 8 L 25000 km/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 350 230.458 8 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 350 230.467 8 L - 0W-40, 5W-40, 10W-40, 15W-40
SL 500 / SL 550 230.471 8,5 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 500 230.471 8,5 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 500 230.475 7,5 L, Filter capacity 0,5 L - 0W-40, 5W-40, 10W-40, 15W-40
SL 55 AMG 230.472 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 8,5 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 55 AMG 230.472 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 8,5 L 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 55 AMG 230.474 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 8,5 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 600 230.476/477 8 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 600 230.476/477 8 L 20000 km/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 63 AMG 230.470 8 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 65 AMG 230.479 9,5 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 65 AMG 230.479 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 8 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
SL 65 AMG Black Series 230.479 9,5 L - 0W-40, 5W-40
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SL-Class R129 (1989-2001)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
300 SL-24V 7,5 L, Filter capacity 1,5 L 5000 km/ 6 months 10W-40, 15W-40
300 SL 6,5 L, Filter capacity 1,5 L 5000 km/ 6 months 10W-40, 15W-40
500 SL 8 L, Filter capacity 1,5 L 5000 km/ 6 months 10W-40, 15W-40
600 SL 10 L 5000 km/ 6 months 10W-40, 15W-40
SL 280 7 L 7500 km/ 6 months 10W-40, 15W-40
SL 320 7 L 7500 km/ 6 months 10W-40, 15W-40
SL 500 8 L 15000 km/ 12 months 10W-40, 15W-40
SL 600 10 L 15000 km/ 12 months 10W-40, 15W-40
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