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Mercedes SL R231 (2012 to 2020)
The Mercedes SL R231 was built from 2012 to 2020. Choose your engine: each page gives the engine, the output and what to know for servicing.
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Engines
SL 400: M276 3.0 V6, 367 hp (270 kW), 2014 to 2020 SL 500: M278 4.7 V8, 455 hp (335 kW), 2012 to 2020
Maintenance
ASSYST indicator: it alternates between Service A (oil change and checks) and Service B (more extensive, with filters and brake fluid). On recent European models, expect about 25,000 km or 1 year between services; older cars with flexible ASSYST could go up to 2 years. MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52 approved oil depending on the engine. Brake fluid every 2 years.