Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 C230.
The 2006 Mercedes C230 takes 8.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 760 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 | 0009823308 alt 0009823108 |
| Thermostat | 0139973645 alt 015997614564 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 178.3 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3241 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 58.7 / 57.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 53/47 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 8.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5. 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.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 7.5-9.5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.3 Pints |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.1 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | USE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.5 qt |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | MTF meeting MB Sheet 231.10 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-3-6-2-5 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.031 in |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.80 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | MB part number 0019890803 or equivalent |
| Oil Capacity | 5.20 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 760 cca |
| Pressure Test | 20 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 185-192 °F |
| Engine Compression | 174-214 psi |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| 1 | 148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 148 ft. lbs |
Prep Bolts 1-8
| 1 | 14.7 ft. lbs. | 14.7 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 29.5 ft. lbs. | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 29.5 ft. lbs. | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 90 degrees; Bolt 9 | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 18.0 ft. lbs. | 18 ft. lbs |
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8.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.