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1997 Mercedes SL600

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1997 SL600.

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 825 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1201800009. 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 · 825 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225-55ZR16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1201800009
Engine air filter0030946804
Fuel filter0024772701
Spark plug0031596803
Battery0009823308
Thermostat015997234864 alt 1202000015
Cabin air filter129835004764

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.3 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height50.8 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight4453 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 59.8 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. The firing order is 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts295 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)675 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)75 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Ignition Timing5-20 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.09 lbs
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity4.73 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance825 cca

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 Compression145-203 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.181 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.102 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.079 in / 0.764 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-10030 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
141 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-10041 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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