4.5L V8โ€ขRWDโ€ขgasโ€ขM117
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Fluid ยท Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 1975-1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 4.5L V8 ยท RWD
Fluid Type
Dexron II ATF
Spec: MB 236.1
Capacity
9.5qt
8.99 L
Drain & Refill
4 qt
3.78 L
Change Interval
30,000 mi
48,270 km

Notes

3-speed automatic (W3A 040); pan drop service only removes ~4 qts. Can use modern Dexron III/VI.

Other fluid systems on this vehicle

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