Motor oil for Mercedes-Benz SL / SLC
Type the engine variant of your Mercedes-Benz SL / SLC to see the right engine oil and the manufacturer approvals.
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
Which viscosity does a Mercedes-Benz SL / SLC need?
We cover 29 engine variants of the Mercedes-Benz SL / SLC. The most commonly approved grades are 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50 and 10W-30.
Which approvals does Mercedes-Benz require?
Mercedes-Benz mostly calls for the approvals MB 229.1, MB 229.3, MB 228.3 and MB 228.1. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.
Mercedes-Benz SL / SLC engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Mercedes-Benz SL / SLC: 500 SL 1986–1989, 300 SL 1985–1989, 420 SL 1985–1989, 380 SL 1981–1985, 500 SL 1981–1985, 380 SL 1980–1981, 380 SLC 1980–1981, 450 SLC 5.0 1980–1981, 500 SL 1980–1981, 500 SLC 1980–1981, 280 SL 1978–1985, 280 SLC 1978–1981, 350 SL 1978–1980, 350 SLC 1978–1980, 450 SL 1978–1980, 450 SLC 1978–1980, 280 SL 1976–1977, 280 SLC 1976–1977, 350 SL (132 kW) 1976–1977, 350 SL (143 kW) 1976–1977, 350 SLC 1976–1977, 450 SL 1975–1977, 450 SLC 1975–1977, 280 SL 1974–1975, 280 SLC 1974–1975, 450 SL 1973–1974, 450 SLC 1973–1974, 350 SL 1971–1975 and 350 SLC 1971–1975. Your engine is not listed? Type your vehicle into the search above.