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1972 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SEL
3.5L V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.5L V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
20W-50 mineral oil
Spec: API SE/SF
Capacity
9.5qt
8.99 L
Drain & Refill
8 qt
7.57 L
Change Interval
3,000 mi
4,827 km

Notes

M116 3.5L V8 engine with oil filter change. Uses larger oil capacity than I6 models.

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