453 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective 
lubricants must match. Therefore only use 
products tested and approved by 
Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your 
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
7.5 US qt (7.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
9.3 US qt (8.7 l)
9.3 US qt (8.7 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
1.28 US qt (1.2 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin 
CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.64 US qt (0.6 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)  
455 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their 
suitability in our engines and durability for 
our service intervals. Therefore, only use 
approved engine oils and oil filters re-
quired for vehicles with Maintenance 
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada 
vehicles). For a listing of approved engine 
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products pamphlet, or 
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica-
tion other than those expressly required 
for the Maintenance System 
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or 
changing of oil and oil filter at change inter-
vals longer than those called for by the 
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or 
FSS (Canada vehicles) will result in engine 
damage not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System 
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles) 
recommendations for scheduled oil 
changes. Failure to do so will result in 
engine damage not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. 
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from 
blending oil additives are not covered by 
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.