Warning!
Adding Coolant
•
Use extreme caution when
If coolant has to be added, a 50/50
mixture of water and MB
anticorrosion/antifreeze should be
added.
opening the hood if there are any
signs of steam or coolant leaking
from the cooling system.
•
Do not remove pressure cap on
coolant reservoir if engine
temperature is above 90°C
SL 320:
The drain plugs for the cooling
system are located on the right side
of the engine block and at the bottom
of the radiator.
(194°F).
Allow engine to cool
down before removing cap. The
coolant reservoir contains hot
fluid and is under pressure.
SL 500, SL 600:
The drain plugs for the cooling
system are located on the right and
left sides of the engine block and at
the bottom of the radiator.
•
•
Using a rag, turn cap to first
notch to relieve excess pressure.
If opened immediately, hot
Example
Checking Coolant Level
scalding fluid and steam will be
blown out under pressure,
Anticorrosion/antifreeze, see
Coolants in Index.
The coolant level can be checked
visually at the transparent coolant
reservoir.
To check the coolant level, the vehicle
must be parked on level ground.
possibly causing personal injury,
Do not spill antifreeze on hot
engine parts. Antifreeze contains
ethylene glycol which may burn if
it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. You can be
Check coolant level only when coolant
is cold:
seriously burned.
The coolant should reach the rib in the
filler neck. Also see marking (1) on
reservoir.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Free PDF Owner's Manual Download. |
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R129, Mercedes-Benz SL320, Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL600 |
| Model Year | 1994 |
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| Publisher | mbusa.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Mercedes-Benz R129 |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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Documents appears to be a complete, accurate reproduction of the operating manual. Should include information as to years covered.
Useful - got a leak at the passenger's side A column hardtop link.