Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1996 C36.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
| Engine air filter | 6040941304 |
| Fuel filter | 0024772701 |
| Spark plug | 0031596803 |
| Battery | 0009823308 |
| Thermostat | 1102000515 alt 015997234864 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 177.6 in |
| Overall width | 67.7 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3549 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 58.3 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine 85W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.
| Differential Gear Oil | 85W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | USE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.4 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.031 in |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.80 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | MB part number 0019890803 or equivalent |
| Oil Capacity | 5.20 oz |
| Pressure Test | 20 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 185-192 °F |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 43.5 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 3000 rpm |
| Intake Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 38 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.005 in / 0.006 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.102 in / 0.394 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.102 in / 0.394 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 1.023 in / 0.347 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 1 in / 0.327 in |
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