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1986-1989 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
3.0L I6 Turbo Diesel•RWD•diesel•OM603•turbo
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Fluid · Rear Differential

Rear Differential

for 1986-1989 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3.0L I6 Turbo Diesel · RWD
Fluid Type
85W-90 GL-5 hypoid gear oil
Spec: MB 235.0
Capacity
1.9qt
1.8 L
Drain & Refill
1.9 qt
1.8 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

Standard differential; limited-slip requires MB 235.7 fluid

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