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2006 Mercedes S430 4matic

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 S430 4matic.

The 2006 Mercedes S430 4matic takes 8.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Model year20062003

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque110 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, WASH low-beam bulbs. 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
Low beam bulbWASHOEM · verified
High beam bulbLOWOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-55R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Battery0019828208
Cabin air filter2108301118 alt 2108301018

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length203.1 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase121.7 in
Curb weight4387 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 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 Capacity7.5-9.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.5 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.09-2.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity5.41 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression169-203 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.807 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.764 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 S430 4matic take?

8.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.