2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 oil capacity

323 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or
bars.
Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width
expressed in percentage.Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi)
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa)
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours or
driven no more than one mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
optional equipment, but without passen-
gers and cargo.DOT (D
epartment o
f T
ransportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the
tire meets requirements of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
GAWR (G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on
each axle must never exceed the GAWR for
the front and rear axle indicated on the
Certification label located on the driver’s
door B-pillar.
GVW (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel,
installed accessories, passengers and
cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue
load. The GWV must never exceed the
GWVR indicated on the Certification label
located on the driver’s door B-pillar.

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

435 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Transfer case
S 430 4MATIC
S 500 4MATIC
0.62 US qt. (0.585 l)
MB Transfer Case Oil
Hydraulic system for ADS or ABC
All models
4.2 US qt. (4.0 l)
MB Hydraulic Fluid
Power steering
All models
approx. 1.1 US qt. (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
All models
approx. 3.5 oz. (100 g) each
High-temperature roller bearing
grease
Brake system
All models
0.7 US qt. (0.7 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
S 350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
S 55 AMG
S 600
S 65 AMG
approx. 11.1 US qt. (10.5 l)
approx. 12.1 US qt. (11.5 l)
approx. 12.1 US qt. (11.5 l)
approx. 14.3 US qt. (13.5 l)
approx. 15.85 US qt. (15.0 l)
approx. 15.96 US qt. (15.1 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Low temperature cooling system
S 600
S 65 AMG
2.3 US qt. (2.2 l)
3.06 US qt (2.9 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

436 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuel tank
All models
23.2 US gal (88.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
including a reserve of
All models except
S55AMG, S65AMG
2.9 US gal (11.0 l)
including a reserve of
S55AMG, S65AMG
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Air conditioning system
All models
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG
lubricant oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer
S 350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
3.2 US qt. (3.0 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
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1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-
mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 442).Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system*
All models
7.1 US qt (6.7 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
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