Suitable for Smart Roadster

For the Smart Roadster, the manufacturer specifies motor oil 0W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SP), 5W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SL), or 5W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SN). All 3 engine variants of the Smart Roadster take the same oils, so the selection below applies to every one of them.

Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Smart Roadster

EngineModel yearsViscosityFill quantity
(45 kW)2003–20060W-40, 5W-30, 5W-403 L
(60 kW)2003–20060W-40, 5W-30, 5W-403 L
Brabus (74 kW)2003–20060W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40not specified

Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.

Other fluids for the Smart Roadster

FluidRequirement
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)Dexron III, ZF TE-ML 02F
Brake fluidFMVSS 116 DOT 3, FMVSS 116 DOT 4
Coolant & antifreezeG11

Which viscosity does a Smart Roadster need?

We cover 3 engine variants of the Smart Roadster. The most commonly approved grades are 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40. The fill quantity is 3.0 litres.

Which approvals does Smart require?

Smart publishes no approval of its own: what counts is the viscosity and the ACEA or API class in your owner's manual.

Smart Roadster engine variants

The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Smart Roadster: roadster (45 kW) 2003–2006, roadster (60 kW) 2003–2006 and roadster Brabus (74 kW) 2003–2006.