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2013 Mercedes E550

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 E550.

Model year20172013

Quick specs

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

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 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0309970748. 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 sizeSedanOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0309970748 alt 2781840280
Spark plug0041598103
Battery2115410001 alt 0019828108
Front wiper blades2048201300 alt 2128201900
Thermostat2782010280 alt 2782001600

Diagrams

Power distribution wiring5 sheets

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5-13.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.4 Pints

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsM7 nuts: 11 ft-lbs, M8 nuts: 16 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Brakes

Other207 MODEL / 212 MODEL
Torque Caliper to Bracket18 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Other207 MODEL / 212 MODEL
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 in / 0.945 in / 1.417 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in / 0.945 in / 1.417 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.787 in / 0.866 in / 1.358 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.764 in / 0.843 in / 1.339 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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