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2013 Mercedes SLK55 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 SLK55 AMG.

Model year20162013

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 · 680 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 · 680 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeRearOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0309970748 alt 2781840280
Engine air filter152094000465
Fuel filter1724700290 alt 1724700400
Spark plug0041598103
Battery0019828108 alt 2115410001
Front wiper blades1718202500
Thermostat2782010280 alt 2782000115

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5-13.5

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub258 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance680 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression203
Engine Compression174-232 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket62 ft-lbs / 18 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs / 84 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.023 in / 1.259 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.023 in / 1.259 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.968 in / 1.204 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.944 in / 1.181 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180148 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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