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1995 Mercedes C36

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 C36.

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size225-45ZR17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter6040941304
Fuel filter0024772701
Spark plug0031596803
Battery0009823308
Thermostat1102000515 alt 015997234864

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length177.6 in
Overall width67.7 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3433 lb

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 85W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil85W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission33.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.80 lbs
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity5.20 oz

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure43.5 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in / 0.945 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.181 in / 0.945 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.122 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.102 in / 0.843 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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