Mercedes-Benz SL 1989-2001 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
300 SL Petrol (103.984)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 SL Petrol (103.984) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 1993)

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Renew the spark plugs ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
300 SL-24 Petrol (104.981)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 300 SL-24 Petrol (104.981) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 1993)

Task Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Renew the spark plugs ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●

Repair guides

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 0h45–2h00
Change Car Air Filter

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Battery

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Cabin Filter

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 2h00–3h00
Change Car Front Brake Pads

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h30–2h00
Change Car Fuel Filter

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 1h00–3h30
Change Car Handbrake Cable

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Oil Filter

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h30–1h30
Change Car Rear Silencer

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 1h30–2h00
Change Car Spark Plugs

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 0h30–6h00
Change Car Water Pump

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 3h00–7h00
Change Car Clutch

Change Car Clutch

Technical 8h00
Change Car Shock Absorbers

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 4h00–5h00
Change Car Turbo

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 5h00–34h00
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