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2012 Mercedes E350 Coupe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 E350 Coupe.

The 2012 Mercedes E350 Coupe takes 6.9 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque96 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 48 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0209975445. 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 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0209975445 alt 013997614564
Fuel filter6420920301 alt 2214701890
Spark plug0041598103
Battery0019828208 alt 000982960864
Front wiper blades2128201900 alt 2048201300
Thermostat015997614564 alt 276201068064

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5-13.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.4 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11.8 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11.8 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 6.6; Upper: 6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityExcept AMG, 2.30; AMG, 1.41. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48

Service checks

Pressure Test20.3 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °F
Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20.3 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °F
Engine Compression174-218 psi
Engine Compression174-232 psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH OPTION CODES 950, 951, 952, P96
Torque Caliper to Bracket18 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket18 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH OPTION CODES 950, 951, 952, P96
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.259 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.259 in / 0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90148 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180148 ft. lbs

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 2012 E350 Coupe take?

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