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2018 Mercedes GLE63 AMG S

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 GLE63 AMG S.

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 2781840280. 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 sizeP295/35R21OEM · verified
Wheel / rim10.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2781840280 alt 278180000990
Spark plug0041598103
Battery0019828208 alt 000000004039
Front wiper blades166820104528 alt 1668207800
Thermostat2782010280 alt 2782001700
Cabin air filter1668300218

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. 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.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberAuxiliary: 400
Optional BCI Cranking PerformanceAuxiliary: 200 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 59; Rear: 44
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.339; Rear: .945

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9044 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.

1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1030 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1090 degrees
4Bolts 1-1090 degrees
5Bolts 1-1090 degrees
610.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 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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