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Douglas

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280SL Dipstick ?
« on: July 20, 2004, 13:28:37 »
What is the measurement from minimum to maximum on the dipstick of a 280SL? Is it one quart?

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
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A Dalton

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Re: 280SL Dipstick ?
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2004, 13:55:38 »
I would think it to be a liter...
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ja17

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Re: 280SL Dipstick ?
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2004, 16:16:52 »
It is actually two quarts for some reason.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
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Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

bjudd

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Re: 280SL Dipstick ?
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2006, 00:45:27 »
quote:
Originally posted by ja17

It is actually two quarts for some reason.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio


I was surprised to add a quart when down half way on the dip stick!  I now know to check the oil more often and that what appears to be a small decline in the oil is actualy something to act on.

bjudd
1969 280 SL 5 sp
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