Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 C55.
The 2006 Mercedes C55 takes 9 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 |
| Thermostat | 1122030076 alt 1122030275 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 181.5 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3538 lb |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 9 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 7.5-9.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 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 | 9 qt |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 15 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 15 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| 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 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum) | 54.0-61.0 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 46.0-52.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 159-189 psi |
| Torque to Knuckle | 41 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.866 in / 1.181 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.866 in / 1.181 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.77 in / 1.102 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.767 in / 1.082 in |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
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9 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.