Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230 GE W4632.3 litre · 93 kW · 463.224 / 463.225 · Petrol · Jun 1990 – Jun 1993

Jun 1990 – Jun 1993 · SUV · Petrol · 463.224, 463.225

Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.

Other G-Class 230 GE versions
Silver Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463, generated side-profile illustration

Oil & coolant

Engine oil capacity

5.8 L

  • Oil change with filter

Coolant capacity

8.5 L

  • Total system capacity

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 102.989

  • 2,298 cc · 4 cylinders · 8 valves
  • Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
  • Bore × stroke 95.5 × 80.3 mm
  • Compression 9:1

Drive

All-wheel drive

Front axle oil

1.1 L

  • Approval MB 235.0 or MB 235.6

Rear axle oil

1.8 L

  • Approval MB 235.0 or MB 235.6

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Service checklist

A service checklist is not available for this version.

Brake discs

AxleDisc sizeTypeMinimum thicknessApplies to
Front 303 × 16 mm Solid 13 mm All versions
Front 315 × 30 mm Vented 27.4 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

LightBulbApplies to
Headlight (low beam)H4 · 60 WHalogen
Headlight (low beam)D1S xenon · 35 WBi-Xenon
High beamH4 · 60 W—
High beamH4Halogen
High beamD1S xenon · 35 WBi-Xenon
Front fog lightH3 · 55 WHalogen
Front fog lightH11 · 55 WBi-Xenon
Indicator, frontP21W · 21 W—
Parking / position lightT4W · 4 WHalogen
Parking / position lightW5W · 5 WBi-Xenon
Brake / tail lightP21/5W · 5 W—
Brake lightP21W · 21 W—
Reverse lightP21W · 21 W—
Rear fog lightP21W · 21 W—
Number plate lightC5W · 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)CapacityCold crankingShare of listings
278 × 175 × 190 mm 70 Ah 760 A (EN) 60%

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

8 in stock

Every part we stock that is listed to fit the G-Class 230 GE W463 2.3 litre · 93 kW · 463.224 / 463.225 · Petrol · Jun 1990 – Jun 1993. Build date and factory options can still affect fitment, so check the fitment table on a part before you order.

Brakes1 part
Engine & cooling1 part
Transmission & driveline1 part
Body & interior5 parts

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