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2013 Mercedes CL65 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 CL65 AMG.

The 2013 Mercedes CL65 AMG takes 9.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity9.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 2751800009. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeRearOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2751800009
Engine air filter2750940204
Battery0019828208
Front wiper blades2218201300
Thermostat1372030180
Cabin air filter2218300718

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 9.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.5-10.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity9.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-8-7-2-11-4-9
Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberV4

Service checks

Engine Compression174
Engine Compression174-203 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket81 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle110 ft-lbs / 133 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.023 in / 1.417 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.023 in / 1.417 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.944 in / 1.338 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.921 in / 1.315 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1202 ft. lbs., step 2: 90202 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees; The length of the new cylinder head bolts are 132mm. If the length of the bolts are greater than the maximum permissible dimension (135.5mm), replace with new cylinder head bolts.90 degrees

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 CL65 AMG take?

9.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.