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1995 Mercedes E420

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 E420.

Fitment & sizes

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

Tail / brake / turnMARKEROEM · verified
Tire size195-65HR15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Fuel filter0024774401
Spark plug0031596803
Battery0009823308
Thermostat1162000315 alt 015997234864

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.4 in
Overall width68.5 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Curb weight3748 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 59.1 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil85W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 18-; Upper: 18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission33.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Ignition Timing5-20 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.20 lbs
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity5.20 oz

Service checks

Thermostat Opening Temperature190 °F
Engine Oil Pressure43.5 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket18 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.984 in / 0.945 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.984 in / 0.945 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.905 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.882 in / 0.843 in

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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