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2011 Mercedes SLK55

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 SLK55.

Model year201220112009

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. 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

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length161 in
Overall width70.5 in
Overall height50 in
Wheelbase95.7 in
Curb weight3461 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque 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
Brake FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

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

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
Refrigerant CapacityPrior to VIN 1F187120 and SLK AMG, 1.47; SLK From VIN 1F187120, 1.16. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance680 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20.3 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °F
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: 90148 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
160 inch lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9060 in

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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