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2018 Mercedes AMG GT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 AMG GT.

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Model year20182017

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque133 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 47 · 60 O.E. AmpHrs 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 47 · 60 O.E. AmpHrs CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255/35ZR19; Rear: P295/30ZR20OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0309970748 alt 278180000990
Engine air filter178094000464
Fuel filter1724700400
Spark plug0001590500
Battery0009826925 alt 001982790826
Front wiper blades1978200645
Thermostat1772008801

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.1 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height50.8 in
Wheelbase103.5 in
Curb weight3627 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 133 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. 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.

Engine torques

Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.6 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts133 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque16 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance60 O.E. AmpHrs cca
Optional BCI Group Number48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance80 O.E. AmpHrs cca

Service checks

Engine Compression189

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 18; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 89; Rear: 81
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.299; Rear: .945

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9044 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-1130 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1190 degrees
3Bolts 1-1190 degrees
4Bolt 1111 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
110.3 ft. lbs.10.3 ft. lbs
210.3 ft. lbs.10.3 ft. lbs
310.3

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V724000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 15/10/2018

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service…

21V478000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 25/06/2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service…

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

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