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2014 Mercedes SLK250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 SLK250.

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque96 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 0209971445. 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 sizeRearOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0209971445 alt 0209971345
Fuel filter1724700400
Battery0019828008
Front wiper blades1718202500
Thermostat271203048064 alt 0209974445

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5-13.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Manual Transmission FluidMTF meeting MB Sheet 231.10
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.2

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10.3 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression167-203 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 1.259 in / 0.393 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 1.259 in / 0.393 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.023 in / 1.2 in / 1.181 in / 0.346 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.999 in / 1.181 in / 1.157 in / 0.326 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep If M10 bolts are longer than 167.50 mm the need to be replaced with new bolts. New M10 bolts have a length of 167.00 mm · Bolts 1-10

133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees; Bolts 11:90 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 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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