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2015 Mercedes SLK250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 SLK250.

The 2015 Mercedes SLK250 takes 6.0 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · 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 0209971345. 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 sizeP225/45R17; REAR: P245/40R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0209971345 alt 0289971548
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 holds 6.0 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque 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

Brake FluidDOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity11.2
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity18.5 gallons

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10.3 ft/lbs.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Rear Wheel Hub258.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes - Benz
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.05 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 21 /; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 85; Rear: 81 /; Front: 85; Rear: 81
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 Vehicle

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 SLK250 take?

6.0 qt of All temperatures: 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Meeting MB specification sheet 229.5 or equivalent., per the factory manual.