The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W123 (1976–1985) is one of the most durable Mercedes chassis codes ever produced, offered with four-, five-, and six-cylinder gas and diesel engines. The 1980 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W123) factory service manual documents the specific engine for this model year.
Classic Engine Service — Gas or Diesel
The W123's engine requires the correct oil specification and timing service documented in the factory manual for the specific engine, including diesel variants' fuel injection pump service — a maintenance item requiring precise procedures on mechanical diesel injection systems of this era.
What This E-Class (W123) Manual Covers
- Gas or diesel engine — engine-specific service specs for this era
- Automatic or manual transmission fluid specification and service
- Complete electrical diagrams for all trim levels