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Service Specifications

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Deflection In. (mm)
Power Steering Belt .4 (10)
All Other Belts .2 (5)
(1) With moderate thumb pressure applied midway between pulleys.
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Oil Filter 7500
Air Filter 30, 000
Fuel Filter 60, 000
Spark Plugs 30, 000
Oxygen Sensor 30, 000
Auto. Trans. Filter 30, 000
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) 8.5 qts. (8.0L)
Cooling System 13.2 qts. (12.5L)
Auto. Trans. (Dexron) 6.5 qts. (6.2L)
Rear Axle (SAE 90) 2.8 pts. (1.3L)
Power Steering (Dexron)
  380SL 3.0 pts. (2.8L)
  380SEC & 380SEL 2.6 pts. (1.2L)
Fuel Tank
  380SL 22.5 gals. (85.1L)
  380SEC & 380SEL 23.8 gals. (90.1L)