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2013 Smart Fortwo

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

Transmission Automatic (AM5)

The 2013 Smart Fortwo takes 3.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil, is EPA-rated at 34/38/36 mpg city/highway/combined, and has been independently tested at 9.8 sec 0–60 mph.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy34/38/36 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1321800110. 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 47 · 540 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	1321800110
Engine air filter	001094030164
Spark plug	1321590003 alt 1321590203
Battery	0009827808 alt 001982790826
Front wiper blades	4518200045
Serpentine belt	0019934596 alt 0019934496
Thermostat	1322000015
Cabin air filter	4518300018

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	106.3 in
Overall width	61.4 in
Overall height	60.6 in
Wheelbase	73.6 in
Curb weight	1742 lb
Track (front / rear)	50.4 / 53.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	43/57

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	34 / 38 / 36 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Fortwo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.80 sec — 2013 Electric Drive Cabriolet

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	Electric Drive Cabriolet Elec 17.6-kWh	9.80 sec	17.50 sec	74 hp	RWD
2011	Electric Drive Coupe Elec 16.5-kWh	23.40 sec	22.20 sec	30 hp	RWD
2008	Passion Cabriolet 1.0L I-3	12.20 sec	18.50 sec	70 hp	RWD
2008	Passion Cabriolet 1.0L I-3	13.60 sec	19.40 sec	70 hp	RWD
2008	Passion Coupe 1.0L I-3	14.40 sec	19.90 sec	70 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 47.9 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2. 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 Fluid	Castrol BOT 328
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	3
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	3.5 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	Castrol BOT 328
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.5-5.0

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	47.9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	81 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	32.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-3-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.21 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	100
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	23.2 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	23.2 psi
Engine Compression	159-218 psi.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.118 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.381 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.381 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.315 in
Drum Nominal Diameter	7.99 in
Drum Discard at-or-over	8.05

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	18.4 ft. lbs.	18.4 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

15 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 44

22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 40,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 40,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect)
At 20,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid)
Every 30,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 40,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Wheel Cylinder (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)