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2006 Mercedes S65

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 S65.

The 2006 Mercedes S65 takes 11.1 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity11.1 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. 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 size275-35R19: RearOEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Battery0019828208

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length203.1 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase121.7 in
Curb weight4896 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 11.1 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-12-5-8-3-10-8-7-2-11-4-9.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.5-9.5
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 Oil Capacity11.1 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-8-7-2-11-4-9
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

Pressure Test20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)54.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-52.0 psi
Engine Compression145-203 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs / 132 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in / 1.417 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.024 in / 1.417 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.787 in / 0.944 in / 1.322 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.763 in / 0.921 in / 1.299 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1202 ft. lbs., step 2: 90202 ft. lbs

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 S65 take?

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