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2018 Mercedes S63 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 S63 AMG.

Model year202020182017

Quick specs

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

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 48 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0309970748. 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 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/40R20; Rear: 285/35R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Rear: 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0309970748 alt 278180000990
Spark plug0001590500
Battery0009826925
Front wiper blades2178202000 alt 2228201145
Thermostat1772007901

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.4 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight4564 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 110 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

Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.6 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque17 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberAuxiliary: 400; Optional: 49

Service checks

Engine Compression189

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 110; Rear: 81
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.299; Rear: .945

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9044 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-1130 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1190 degrees
3Bolts 1-1190 degrees
4Bolt 1111 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
110.3 ft. lbs.10.3 ft. lbs
210.3 ft. lbs.10.3 ft. lbs
310.3

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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