MercedesC240 2.6 W/717.4 MT2001Overview/mercedes/c240-2-6-w-717-4-mt/2001/base/

2001 Mercedes C240 2.6 W/717.4 MT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 C240 2.6 W/717.4 MT.

Model year20052001

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 825 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 49 · 825 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Battery0009823108 alt 0009823308
Thermostat1122030076 alt 1122030275

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.3 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight3307 lb
Track (front / rear)58.7 / 57.5 in

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 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-6-3-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.1 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-6-3-2-5
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.80 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity5.20 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance825 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance14-18 ohms
Engine Compression174-217 psi
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ 700 rpm, 43.5 @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 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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