434 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective 
lubricants must match. Therefore use only 
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
S 350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
S 55 AMG
S 600
S 65 AMG
8.5 US qt. (8.0 l)
8.5 US qt. (8.0 l)
8.5 US qt. (8.0 l)
7.9 US qt. (7.5 l)
9.5 US qt. (9.0 l)
11.0 US qt (10.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
S 350
7.9 US qt. (7.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, 
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
9.1 US qt. (8.6 l)
S 600, S 65 AMG
8.1 US qt. (7.7 l)
Rear axle
S 350, S 430 4MATIC, 
S 500 4MATIC
1.16 US qt. (1.1 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
S 430, S 500
1.7 US qt. (1.6 l)
S55AMG, S600, 
S65AMG
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l)
Front axle
S 430 4MATIC
S 500 4MATIC
0.63 US qt. (0.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90  
437 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 
required 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 
Approved Service Products pamphlet, or 
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of 
specification 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 
intervals 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.Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG 
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system. 
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lu-
bricating oil. Otherwise damage to the 
system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point 
of the brake fluid is continuously reduced 
through the absorption of moisture from 
the atmosphere. 
Only brake fluid approved by 
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro-
vide you with additional information.Warning!
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Under extremely strenuous operating condi-
tions, this moisture content can lead to the 
formation of bubbles in the system, thus re-
ducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced 
every two years, preferably in the spring.