information about recommended additives
can be obtained fromany authorized
Mercedes-BenzCenter.
Mercedes-Benzrecommends that you use
branded fuels that have additives.
The fuel quality available in some countries
may not be sufficient.Residue could build up
in the fuel injection system as aresult.Insuch
cases,and in consultation with an authorized
Mercedes-BenzCenter, the fuel may be mixed
with the cleaning additiverecommended by
Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the notes
and mixing ratiosspecified on the container.
Engine oil
General notes
!
Do not use engineoil or an oil filter with
specifications deviating fromthose
expressly requiredfor the prescribed service
intervals.Donot change the engineoil or oil
filter in order to set replacementintervals
longer than those prescribed. This could
otherwise cause damage to the engineor
exhaustgas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions on the service inter-
val display for changing the engineoil. This
could otherwise cause damage to the
engineorexhaustgas aftertreatment.
When handlingengineoil, observe the impor-
tantsafetynotes on service products
(Y page 299).
The engineoils are matched to the perform-
anceofMercedes-Benzengines and service
intervals.You should therefore only use engine
oils and oil filters that are approved for vehi-
cles with maintenance systems.
For alist of approved engineoils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engineoils have been
approved for your vehicle.
Model MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval
All models
229.5
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MB approval is indicated on the oil con-
tainers.
Filling capacities
The followingvalues refertoanoil change
including the oil filter.
Model Capacity
SLC 300
6.7USqt(6.3l)
Mercedes-AMG
SLC 43
6.9USqt(6.5l)
Additives
!
Do not use any additives in the engineoil.
This could damage the engine.
Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brakefluid constantly absorbs moisture
fromthe air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brakefluid. If the boiling point of the
brakefluid is too low, vapor pockets may
forminthe brakesystem when the brakes
are applied hard. This would impair braking
efficiency. There is arisk of an accident.
You should have the brakefluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
When handlingbrakefluid, observe the impor-
tantsafetynotes on service products
(Y page 299).
The brakefluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brakefluid approved by Mercedes-
Benzinaccordance with MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 331.0.
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