Engine oil capacity
Not available for this version
Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230 GE W4602.3 litre · 90 kW
May 1987 – Aug 1992 · SUV · Petrol · 460,2
Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.
Other G-Class 230 GE versions
Oil & coolant
Coolant capacity
Not available for this version
Engine oil specification
Not available for this version
Coolant specification
Not available for this version
Do not mix different coolant types. Let the cooling system cool before opening the reservoir. Check the level after filling. The capacity shown is not a top-up amount.
Engine & gearbox
Engine code
M 102.979 / M 102.987
- 2,299 cc · 4 cylinders · 8 valves
- Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
- Bore × stroke 95.5 × 80.2 mm
- Compression 9:1
Drive
All-wheel drive
Front axle oil
1.8 L
- Approval MB 235.0
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Service checklist
A service checklist is not available for this version.
Brake discs
| Axle | Disc size | Type | Minimum thickness | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 303 × 16 mm | Solid | 13 mm | All versions |
| Rear | 258 × 12 mm | Solid | 10 mm | All versions |
Size is diameter × thickness. Replace a disc before it wears to its minimum thickness, which is also marked on the disc itself. Where two sizes are listed for one axle, the car's equipment decides which it has: measure the disc to be sure.
Wheels & tyres
Stud pattern
5 × 130
- Number of bolts × circle diameter (mm)
Wheel bolts
M14 × 1.5
- 19 mm hex head
Bulbs
| Light | Bulb | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight (low beam) | H4 · 60 W | — |
| High beam | H4 · 55 W | — |
| Front fog light | H4 | — |
| Indicator, front | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Parking / position light | T4W · 4 W | — |
| Brake / tail light | P21/5W · 5 W | — |
| Brake light | P21/5W · 21 W | — |
| Reverse light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Rear fog light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Number plate light | C5W · 5 W | — |
Check the bulb you take out before buying a new one. Halogen, xenon and LED headlights use different bulbs, and LED lights usually have no bulb to replace.
Battery
| Case size (L × W × H) | Capacity | Cold cranking | Share of listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 353 × 175 × 190 mm | 100 Ah | 800 A (EN) | 29% |
| 242 × 175 × 190 mm | 60 Ah | 640 A (EN) | 26% |
| 278 × 175 × 190 mm | 70 Ah | 680 A (EN) | 19% |
The main battery sizes listed for this car, most common first. The right one depends on the car's equipment, such as start-stop, so match the size, capacity and type printed on the battery you are replacing.
Spark plugs
Number
4
Thread
M14 × 1.25
Engine, gearbox, brake, wheel, tyre, bulb, battery and plug details are taken from the parts makers' listings for this exact vehicle. Where those listings disagree, only the clear majority is shown.
Parts for this car
6 in stockEvery part we stock that is listed to fit the G-Class 230 GE W460 2.3 litre · 90 kW. Build date and factory options can still affect fitment, so check the fitment table on a part before you order.
Brakes1 part
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In stock$12.00
Engine & cooling1 part
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In stock$8.90
Body & interior4 parts
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In stock$1.70
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In stock$1.60
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In stock$1.80
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In stock$4.40
Keep a record of this service
Print the specifications and checklist with your registration, VIN, mileage and the products you used.