Engine oil capacity
5.5 L
- Oil change with filter
Mercedes-Benz SLK200 R1721.8 litre · 135 kW
Feb 2011 onward · Convertible · Petrol · 172.448
Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.
Other SLK200 versions
Oil & coolant
Coolant capacity
9.6 L
- Service refill
Engine oil specification
MB 229.5
Coolant specification
MB 325.6 or MB 326.6
- MB 325.6: concentrate, dilute before use
- MB 326.6: premixed, do not add water
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 271.860 / M 271.861
- 1,796 cc · 4 cylinders · 16 valves
- Turbocharged · direct injection
- Bore × stroke 82 × 85 mm
- Compression 9.3:1
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Rear axle oil
MB 235.0
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Fluid capacities for Australian models
| Australian model | Automatic gearbox | Manual gearbox | Power steering | Brake fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLK200 (R172), 1.8 Litre Turbo Eng. 6 Spd. Man/ 7 Spd Auto (2011-2016) | 9 L (dry fill) | 1.2 L (refill) | 1 L (refill) | 0.5 L (refill) |
From the FUCHS lubricant guide for Australian models. A dry fill is the quantity for an empty unit; a fluid change takes less. A refill is the quantity for a normal fluid change.
When to service & replace parts
Replacement intervals
| Part or fluid | When to replace it |
|---|---|
| Engine oil and oil filter | At each Service A and Service B |
Replace according to wear
Brake pads, discs, tyres and wipers do not share a fixed replacement mileage.
Brake pads and discs
Check pad thickness and disc condition. Replace when they reach the wear limit.
Wiper blades
Replace blades that leave streaks, skip across the glass or have damaged rubber.
Tyres
Check tread, damage and cracking, and correct the pressures.
Service checklist
Service A and Service B alternate, normally once a year. Follow the time or kilometres remaining on your dashboard, whichever comes first. Extra work can fall due with either service.
Service A
When Service A is due on the dashboard
Replace
Check & maintain
Service B
When Service B is due on the dashboard
Replace
Check & maintain
Tick off jobs as you go. Your ticks are saved on this device.
Brake discs
| Axle | Disc size | Type | Minimum thickness | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 295 × 28 mm | Vented | 25.4 mm | Without AMG sports package |
| Front | 344 × 32 mm | Vented | 30 mm | With sports package |
| Rear | 300 × 10 mm | Solid | 8.3 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 × 112
- Number of bolts × circle diameter (mm)
Wheel bolts
M14 × 1.5
- 17 mm hex head
Factory wheel and tyre sizes
| Wheel | Tyre size | Rim | Fitted to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-inch | 205/55 R16Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 7.0J × 16, offset ET37.5 | Front and rear |
| 16-inch | 205/55 R16Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 7.0J × 16, offset ET38 | Front and rear |
| 17-inch | 225/45 R17Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 7.5J × 17, offset ET42 | Front and rear |
| 18-inch | 225/40 R18 | 7.5J × 18, offset ET42 | Front and rear |
Sizes the parts catalogue lists for this car. A "Rear" row is the wider rear tyre on cars with different sizes front and rear. Your tyre placard, on the driver's door pillar, gives the sizes and pressures for the wheels your car was built with.
Bulbs
| Light | Bulb | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight (low beam) | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| Headlight (low beam) | D1S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| High beam | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| High beam | D1S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| Front fog light | H11 · 55 W | — |
| Indicator, front | PY21W · 21 W | — |
| Parking / position light | W5W · 5 W | Halogen |
| Reverse light | W16W · 16 W | — |
| Rear fog light | H21W · 21 W | — |
| Number plate light | W5W · 5 W | — |
| Interior light | W5W · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 278 × 175 × 190 mm | 70 Ah | 760 A (EN) | 48% |
| 315 × 175 × 190 mm | 80 Ah | 800 A (EN) | 32% |
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
M12 × 1.25
Electrode gap
0.8 mm
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
34 in stockEvery part we stock that is listed to fit the SLK200 R172 1.8 litre · 135 kW. Build date and factory options can still affect fitment, so check the fitment table on a part before you order.
Brakes4 parts
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Low stock$180.00
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Wipers2 parts
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Engine & cooling8 parts
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Suspension & steering7 parts
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Transmission & driveline2 parts
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Electrical2 parts
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Body & interior9 parts
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Keep a record of this service
Print the specifications and checklist with your registration, VIN, mileage and the products you used.