Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 S450.
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Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
| Engine oil filter | 0209975445 alt 2761800009 |
| Engine air filter | 276094050490 |
| Battery | 000982960864 |
| Front wiper blades | 2228201145 alt 2228201345 |
| Thermostat | 276201068064 alt 2762000600 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. 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.
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pan to Block Bolts | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 20.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 110 ft-lbs |
| Engine Compression | 174 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Rear: 26 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Rear: 81 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.399; Rear: .843 |
| 1 | 148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 | 148 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 | 148 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.
| 1 | Bolts 1-8 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Bolts 1-8 | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 3 | Bolt 1-8 | 90 degrees |
| 4 | Bolts 1-8 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 5 | Bolts 9 10.0 ft. lbs. | 10 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Bolts 1-8 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Bolts 1-8 | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 3 | Bolts 1-8 | 90 degrees |
| 4 | Bolts 1-8 | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 10 | |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 44.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.0 | 44 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560 and S560 4Matic and Mercedes S450 4Matic, S450, S560, S560 4Matic, and S560 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. The electrical power bars inside the… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pre-fuse box, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer…
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection… Remedy: Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the software of the steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes…
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