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Fluid - Differential


Front H85W-90,90 GL-5(Gear Oil, API Service GL-5)
Rear:
Standard 85W-90,90 GL-5(Gear Oil, API Service GL-5)
Limited-Slip 90 GL-5*(Special Lubricant for Limited Differentials)

CAPACITY, Refill:
Front: 300E, TE 4MATIC 1.0 Liters 2.2 Pints
Rear:
190E 1.1 Liters 2.3 Pints
300 Series, except CE, SE, SL 1.1 Liters 2.3 Pints
S320, SL320 1.3 Liters 2.8 Pints
300CE, SE, SL 1.3 Liters 2.8 Pints
320 Coupe, Wagon 1.3 Liters 2.8 Pints
320 Sedan 1.1 Liters 2.4 Pints
E420, S420, E500 1.3 Liters 2.8 Pints
400SEL w/V8 engine 1.3 Liters 2.8 Pints
S500, S600 1.4 Liters 3.0 Pints
400SE, 500SEC, SEL 600SEC, SEL 1.4 Liters 3.0 Pints
600SL, SL600, SL500 1.3 Liters 2.8 Pints


LIMITED-SLIP IDENTIFICATION:
Metal plate on rear of differential, near fill plug