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1999 Mercedes Benz SL500
1999 Mercedes Benz SL500
5.0L 8-cyl Engine Code 113.960,961 8-cyl Engine Code 113.960,961
302 bhp. @ 5600 rpm / Torque: 339 ft. lbs. @ 2700 rpm
5.0L - V 8-cyl (Gasoline)

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Product Cross Reference Guide: This product cross reference guide follows recommendations outlined in your owners manual and also reflects periodic service recommendation updates from the original equipment manufacturer for this particular model (1999 Mercedes Benz SL500 with engine code 113.960,961) show example...

For example, the manufacturer may have recommended 5W30 motor oil at the time of production (owners manual) & later revised the recommendation to 5W20. This guide will reflect latest recommendation by the manufacturer for this model. If there are no special instructions from the manufacturer, the owner can choose to follow either one of the recommendation without voiding warranty hide example.

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  1. Engine Oil

    Grade 1  »  SEO41
    European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil (EFMQT)
    European Car Formula 0W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil (EFOQT)
    Above -15C  »  15W-40, 15W-50
    Above -20C  »  10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60
    Above -5C  »  20W-40, 20W-50
    All TEMPS  »  0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50

  2. Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission, 722.6  »  SL057

    Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATL) (ATLQT)
    OE Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTLQT)

  3. Rear Differential

    Differential, Rear  »  GLS49

    All TEMPS  » 
    No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

  4. Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid  »  PS015

    Power Steering Fluid (PSFCN)

  5. Brake Fluid

    Brake Fluid  »  HBH

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [1]

  6. Lubricants & Fluids Comments  »  [*]

    [1] Use DOT 4 plus, P/N 000989080701 or products approved on MB
    Sheet 331.0.

  7. Capacities (Drive Train Fluids)

    Engine, with filter  »  8 liters [1]
    Cooling System, Initial Fill  »  13 liters
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Automatic Transmission, 722.6 Initial Fill  »  Not Specified
    Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
    5 speed 722.6  »  8.6 liters
    Differential, Rear  »  1.5 liters
    ANTPC ANT
    Capacities Comments
    [1] On models with oil cooler, additional oil may be needed when
    cooler is drained. Allow 5 minutes after refilling or
    turning engine off before checking oil level.

  8. Chassis Lubrication

    0 Fittings, 0 Plugs

  9. Torque Specifications

    Oil Drain Plug  »  30 ft/lbs

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  1. Filters: Oil, Air, Cabin, Fuel, Transmission, Hydraulic & Crankcase

    Oil Filter MANN Oil Filter (HU7185X)  
    Oil Filter WIX 51246 Oil Filter  
    Air Filter MANN Air Filter (C369832)  
    Air Filter WIX 42365 Air Filter  
    Fuel Filter MANN Fuel Filter (WK831)  
    Fuel Filter WIX 33594 Fuel Filter  

  2. Gasoline Engine Fuel Additives

    Dominator Octane Boost (AOB)
    AOB Dominator Octane Boost (AOB)

    Maximizes power and improves performance in all two-cycle and four-cycle gasoline engines. Reduces engine knock, improves ignition and engine response, helps fuel burn cleaner and inhibits corrosion. Recommended for off-road and racing use. Packag...

    Gasoline Stabilizer (AST)
    AST Gasoline Stabilizer (AST)

    AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer (AST) reduces the oxidation process that occurs when fuel is stored for extended periods, improving performance, extending equipment life and decreasing maintenance expenses. Package sizes include: 16-oz. Bottle ...

    P.I Performance Improver (API)
    API P.I Performance Improver (API)

    • Restores up to 14% horsepower 1 • Restores GDI fuel injectors to 100% flow rate after one tank of fuel 2 • Improves fuel economy • Reduces need for costly higher-octane fuel

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EFM 5W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFM)

Specially Formulated for European Gasoline and Diesel Engines. AMSOIL Synthetic European Motor Oil provides exceptional performance and protection for gasoline and diesel European vehicles. It meets a wide variety of specifications and carries multip...
EFO 0W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFO)

Specially Formulated for European Gasoline and Diesel Engines. AMSOIL Synthetic European Motor Oil provides exceptional performance and protection for gasoline and diesel European vehicles. It meets a wide variety of specifications and carries multip...
ATL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic ATF

A fuel efficient automatic transmission fluid recommended for GM, Ford and Toyota transmissions where lighter viscosity oil is required. Provides the same excellent protection and performance as AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle ATF. Recommended ...
OTL OE Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic ATF

AMSOIL OE Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid provides passenger-car/light-truck transmissions excellent wear protection, sludge resistance and extreme-temperature performance throughout original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-recommended drain inte...
BFLV DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (BFLV)

*** This item is available for US customers only *** Brake fluid acts as a hydraulic fluid, transferring power and lubricating brake system components while also preventing corrosion. It must contend with extreme heat and the inevitable moi...
PSF Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Power Steering Fluid (PSF)

AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Power Steering Fluid provides excellent wear protection. Its synthetic formulation delivers better lubricity and reduced friction, resulting in cooler operating temperatures, longer component life and quieter operation....
ANTPC Passenger Vehicle Antifreeze (ANTPC)

Ethylene Glycol 50/50 Pre-Mix Formulation AMSOIL Passenger Car/Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant provides superior heat transfer and excellent protection against corrosion, freezing and boilover. It provides maximum protection in extreme temper...
ANT Antifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)

AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant (ANT) is a low-toxicity propylene glycol antifreeze formulated to provide benefits far beyond those found in today's conventional antifreeze and coolant products. This revolutionary formulation provides maximum antifre...
mann oil filter MANN-FILTERS Oil Filters

Oil filters from MANN-FILTER purify oil of dirt and solid particles such as dust, abraded metal, carbon deposits and soot particles. The filter housing is pressure-resistant, protected against corrosion and features a long-life elastomer seal. Use Part Number drop down to select filter.
mann air filter MANN-FILTERS Air Filters

MANN-FILTER air filters feature optimum pleat geometry for maximum dirt holding capacity and high filtration efficiency for engine protection. They also correct air flow, enhancing engine protection.

Maintenance Schedule as Provided by OEM Documentation

Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Windshield wipers		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Motorized mechanical arms with rubber inserts used to wipe the windshield or back glass.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect & lubricate		 Item:
Parking brake cable guides		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Body		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Chassis		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
45,000 miles (72,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
45,000 miles (72,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Coolant		 Interval in Month(s):
36		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Fuel filler cap		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.02		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cap used to seal a vehicle's fuel filler neck.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect & lubricate		 Item:
Parking brake cable guides		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Body		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Chassis		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Fuel filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.8		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A replaceable metal or plastic canister that prevents particulate matter and most contaminants in the fuel from reaching the engine.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Spark plugs		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
1.3		 Parts Units:
16		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
75,000 miles (120,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect & lubricate		 Item:
Parking brake cable guides		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Body		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Chassis		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Coolant		 Interval in Month(s):
36		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
105,000 miles (168,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect & lubricate		 Item:
Parking brake cable guides		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Fuel filler cap		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.02		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cap used to seal a vehicle's fuel filler neck.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Spark plugs		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
1.3		 Parts Units:
16		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Body		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Chassis		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Fuel filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.8		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A replaceable metal or plastic canister that prevents particulate matter and most contaminants in the fuel from reaching the engine.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
135,000 miles (216,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
135,000 miles (216,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Coolant		 Interval in Month(s):
36		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
150,000 miles (240,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Distance:
150,000 miles (240,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
150,000 miles (240,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect & lubricate		 Item:
Parking brake cable guides		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
Distance:
150,000 miles (240,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Chassis		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Distance:
150,000 miles (240,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Body		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
150,000 miles (240,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
165,000 miles (264,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Fuel filler cap		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.02		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cap used to seal a vehicle's fuel filler neck.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect & lubricate		 Item:
Parking brake cable guides		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Spark plugs		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
1.3		 Parts Units:
16		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Fuel filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.8		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A replaceable metal or plastic canister that prevents particulate matter and most contaminants in the fuel from reaching the engine.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Chassis		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Body		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Coolant		 Interval in Month(s):
36		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
195,000 miles (312,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
210,000 miles (336,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Distance:
210,000 miles (336,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect & lubricate		 Item:
Parking brake cable guides		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
Distance:
210,000 miles (336,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
210,000 miles (336,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Body		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
210,000 miles (336,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Chassis		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Distance:
210,000 miles (336,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
225,000 miles (360,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
225,000 miles (360,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Coolant		 Interval in Month(s):
36		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect & lubricate		 Item:
Parking brake cable guides		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Fuel filler cap		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.02		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cap used to seal a vehicle's fuel filler neck.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Body		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Chassis		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Fuel filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.8		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A replaceable metal or plastic canister that prevents particulate matter and most contaminants in the fuel from reaching the engine.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Spark plugs		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
1.3		 Parts Units:
16		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
255,000 miles (408,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
270,000 miles (432,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
270,000 miles (432,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Distance:
270,000 miles (432,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect & lubricate		 Item:
Parking brake cable guides		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
Distance:
270,000 miles (432,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Chassis		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Distance:
270,000 miles (432,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Body		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
270,000 miles (432,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
270,000 miles (432,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Coolant		 Interval in Month(s):
36		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
285,000 miles (456,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		 Action:
Adjust		 Item:
Parking brake		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.4		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Drive shaft		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A sturdy metal tube with universal joints on either end that connects the engine to a differential on a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Fuel filler cap		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.02		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cap used to seal a vehicle's fuel filler neck.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect & lubricate		 Item:
Parking brake cable guides		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
2		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Spark plugs		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
1.3		 Parts Units:
16		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Body		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		 Action:
Inspect		 Item:
Chassis		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.05		 Parts Units:
0		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		 Action:
Replace		 Item:
Fuel filter		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.8		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A replaceable metal or plastic canister that prevents particulate matter and most contaminants in the fuel from reaching the engine.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		 Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		 Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.

Service Bulletin as Provided by OEM & NHTSA

Bulletin Date:
1998-09-01		 Bulletin Number:
PSIMBNA82112		 NHTSA Item Number:
603009

Component Description: Visibility:power window devices and controls.

Service Bulletin Summary: Various information on installation of cd changer and celular telephone ( ctel ) systems for 129, 170 and other models. ( nhtsa item number - 603009 ).
Bulletin Date:
1998-10-01		 Bulletin Number:
PSIMBNA00106		 NHTSA Item Number:
602732

Component Description: (A) Tires., (B) Wheels.

Service Bulletin Summary: Information on tire mounting/ demounting procedure for sport package wheel. ( nhtsa item number - 602732 ).
Bulletin Date:
1998-10-01		 Bulletin Number:
23/98-3		 NHTSA Item Number:
603210

Component Description: Visibility:power window devices and controls.

Service Bulletin Summary: Complaints of no/poor hf volume on telephone or no hf operation on telephone on some vehicles. ( nhtsa item number - 603210 ).
Bulletin Date:
2008-02-01		 Bulletin Number:
PB-32-50-35C		 NHTSA Item Number:
10028626

Component Description: Suspension.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. Models 215. 3, 220, and 230. Model years unknown. ( nhtsa item number - 10028626 ).
Bulletin Date:
2009-02-01		 Bulletin Number:
PB-82-10-376		 NHTSA Item Number:
10028585

Component Description: Exterior lighting:headlights.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. A function description can be found in wis document gf8s. 10-p-20010 (203), gf82. 10-p-0003q (209); gf82. 10-p-3002r (230). Model years uknown. ( nhtsa item number - 10028585 ).
Bulletin Date:
2009-02-01		 Bulletin Number:
PB-46-20-16E		 NHTSA Item Number:
10028587

Component Description: (A) Steering., (B) Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. Models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2 ( nhtsa item number - 10028587 ).
Bulletin Date:
2009-03-01		 Bulletin Number:
325029		 NHTSA Item Number:
10016687

Component Description: Electrical system.

Service Bulletin Summary: Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. ( nhtsa item number - 10016687 ).
Bulletin Date:
2009-06-01		 Bulletin Number:
TSB-42-10-10		 NHTSA Item Number:
10030929

Component Description: (A) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components., (B) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve., (C) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc., (D) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper., (E) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads., (F) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor., (G) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum., (H) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:drum., (I) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:shoes/linings., (J) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:wheel cylinders., (K) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings., (L) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an ( nhtsa item number - 10030929 ).
Bulletin Date:
2009-06-01		 Bulletin Number:
SB-090930		 NHTSA Item Number:
10030964

Component Description: (A) Service brakes, hydraulic., (B) Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components., (C) Traction control system.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. The sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty ( nhtsa item number - 10030964 ).
Bulletin Date:
2009-07-01		 Bulletin Number:
SB-P-047527		 NHTSA Item Number:
10030939

Component Description: Parking brake.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. The function works again after a short time or distance. When the foot operated parking brake is applied, the parktronic system is deactivated. If the foot operated parking brake is o ( nhtsa item number - 10030939 ).
Bulletin Date:
2009-07-01		 Bulletin Number:
SB-P-047124		 NHTSA Item Number:
10030941

Component Description: Digital instrument panel.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mercedes: cracking noise from the area of the instrument panel/firewall when cornering, during throttle lift off and on uneven roads. Stress at the spot welds on the firewall to the right of the brake booster can result in cracking noises ( nhtsa item number - 10030941 ).
Bulletin Date:
2009-12-01		 Bulletin Number:
LI-58-40		 NHTSA Item Number:
10033070

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li ( nhtsa item number - 10033070 ).
Bulletin Date:
2012-04-01		 Bulletin Number:
40-P-052794		 NHTSA Item Number:
10044222

Component Description: Seat belts.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No model years given. ( nhtsa item number - 10044222 ).

Recall Data Provided by NHTSA

#
1		 Make(s):
MERCEDES BENZ		 Model(s):
SL500		 Year(s):
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Manufacturer:
ZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA, LLC		 NHTSA ID:
06E014000		 Recall Date:
February 6th, 2006		 Units Affected:
31,422

Affected Component: Wheels.

Summary: Certain zf trading north america aftermarket wheel bearing kits, lemfoerder p/n 1402301, sold for installation on 1992-2001 mercedes benz sl500 (r129) vehicles after april 1, 2005. The caliper mounting bolts used in the wheel bearing kit may be defective, shear off and break. If both caliper mounting bolts break, the brake caliper may become unfixed and, when the vehicle is braked, the brake rotor could drag the caliper, causing the brake hose to rupture and the vehicle's suspension to be damaged. .

Conequence: This could result in a loss of a portion of the vehicle's braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. .

Remedy: Zf trading will notify its owners and repair the wheel bearing kits free of charge. The recall began on january 27, 2006. .

Notes: This recall only pertains to aftermarket lemfoerder wheel bearing kits, p/n 14023010 and has no relation to any original equipment installed on mercedes benz sl500 vehicles manufactured by mercedes benz. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153).

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