{"id":622,"date":"2026-06-25T14:40:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1982-mercedes-benz-300sd-3-0l-5-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T14:40:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:40:38","slug":"1982-mercedes-benz-300sd-3-0l-5-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1982-mercedes-benz-300sd-3-0l-5-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1982 Mercedes Benz 300sd Diesel Maintenance Guide: Oil & Fluid Specs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 1982 Mercedes Benz 300sd with the 3.0L 5-cylinder Engine Code 617.951 H Diesel Turbo, the engine oil capacity is 7.9 quarts with a filter change. Recommended viscosities include 0W-30 and 0W-40 for all temperatures, 10W-40 for temperatures above -20\u00b0C, and 5W-30, 5W-40, or 5W-50 for temperatures above -25\u00b0C. AMSOIL recommends AMSOIL 5W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (EFMQT-EA<\/a>) or AMSOIL 0W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (EFOQT-EA<\/a>).<\/p>\n

What oil does a 1982 Mercedes Benz 300sd take?<\/h2>\n

The 1982 Mercedes Benz 300sd (Engine Code 617.951 H) requires specific oil viscosities based on operating temperatures. The AMSOIL lookup identifies an oil viscosity grade of SEO41 for this application.<\/p>\n

The oil capacity is 7.9 quarts when replacing the filter. Note that if your model is equipped with an oil cooler, additional oil may be required when the cooler is drained. Always allow 5 minutes after refilling or turning off the engine before checking the oil level.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup for your 1982 Mercedes Benz 300sd, the following high-performance synthetic products are recommended to maintain engine and system health.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\nEFMQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 0W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\nEFOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Antifreeze<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Automatic Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATFPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTFQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Brake & Steering Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL DOT 3 and DOT 4 100% Synthetic Brake Fluid<\/td>\nBFLVCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 100% Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Power Steering Fluid<\/td>\nPSFCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Diesel Fuel Additives<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean Fuel Additive<\/td>\nadfpcn-ea<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Diesel Cetane Boost Fuel Additive<\/td>\nacbcn-ea<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean + Cetane Boost Fuel Additive<\/td>\nadscn-ea<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Viscosity Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Temperature Condition<\/th>\nRecommended Viscosity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
All Temperatures<\/td>\n0W-30, 0W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -20\u00b0C<\/td>\n10W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -25\u00b0C<\/td>\n5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Capacity and Service Details<\/h3>\n