443 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective 
lubricants must match. Therefore, only use 
products tested and approved by 
Mercedes-Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved 
Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or 
inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center.
Warning!G
Comply with all valid regulations with 
respect to handling, storing and disposing 
of service fluids. Otherwise you could 
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of 
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent 
service fluids from coming into direct 
contact with you skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a 
physician immediately.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filterAll models8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission*SLK 280, SLK 3509.5 US qt (9.0 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
SLK 55 AMG9.2 US qt (8.7 l)
Manual transmissionSLK 280, SLK 3501.6 US qt (1.5 l)MB Manual Transmission Oil
Rear axleSLK 2801.1 US qt (1.0 l)Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
SLK 3501.2 US qt (1.1 l)
SLK 55 AMG1.3 US qt (1.2 l)