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2001 Mercedes ML55

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 ML55.

Model year20022001

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size285-50WR18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter6040941304
Fuel filter1634770701 alt 1634770801
Battery0009823308
Front wiper blades1708200845
Thermostat1122030076 alt 1122030275
Cabin air filter1638350247 alt 163835014764

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height69.7 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight4861 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.5 Pints

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.70 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)54.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-52.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance14-17 ohms
Engine Compression159-189 psi
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ 700 rpm, 43.5 @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs / 133 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.557 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.557 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.492 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.472 in / 1.157 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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine air filter 6040941304Fuel filter 1634770701Battery 0009823308Front wiper blades 1708200845

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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