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2021 Mercedes GLC43 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 GLC43 AMG.

The 2021 Mercedes GLC43 AMG takes 6.8 qt of 0W-20 engine oil.

Model year202120192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 0W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

Tire size255/45R20/XL 105V, Rear: 285/40R20/XL 108VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5, Rear: 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0209975445 alt 2761800009
Engine air filter276094050490
Battery0019828108
Front wiper blades2058204503
Thermostat276201068064 alt 2762000600
Cabin air filter1668300218

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.8 qt of 0W-20 / 0W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, Rear: 183 mm; Rear: 200 mm in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is Diesel: 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMB Sheet 236.17
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilRear: 183 mm; Rear: 200 mm
Engine CoolantCoolant listed on either MB 325.6
Engine Oil Capacity6.8 qt
Transfer Case FluidMB P/N A 001989780309
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity0.73 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 6.6 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 18.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 37.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 15.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 37.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug10.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing OrderDiesel: 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque17.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-814.8 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°15 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.044 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 GLC43 AMG take?

6.8 qt of 0W-20, 0W-30, 0W-40; Above 23°F: 20W-40, 20W-50; Above 5°F: 15W-30, 15W-40, 15W-50; Above -4°F: 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60; Above -13°F: 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50. Oil meeting MB Sheet: 229.50, per the factory manual.