Suitable for Mercedes-Benz S-Class 280 SE, SEL (1981–1985)

For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 280 SE, SEL (1981–1985), the manufacturer specifies motor oil 10W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SF), 10W-40 (MB 229.3, ACEA A3, ACEA B3), 10W-60 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SN), 15W-40 (ACEA A2, ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B4), 15W-50 (ACEA A3, ACEA B3, ACEA B4), or 20W-50 (MB 228.3, ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B4).

Fluids and approvals for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 280 SE, SEL (1981–1985)

FluidRequirement
Motor oil10W-30: ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SF10W-40: MB 229.3, ACEA A3, ACEA B310W-60: ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SN15W-40: ACEA A2, ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B415W-50: ACEA A3, ACEA B3, ACEA B420W-50: MB 228.3, ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B4
Manual gearbox & axle oilMB 236.1, MB 236.6
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)MB 236.1, MB 236.6
Axle & differential oil85W-90, MB 235.0H, API GL5
Brake fluidFMVSS 116 DOT 3, FMVSS 116 DOT 4
Coolant & antifreezeMB 325.0, MB 325.2
Power steering fluidMB 236.1, MB 236.6