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2021 Mercedes C63 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 C63 AMG.

The 2021 Mercedes C63 AMG takes 9.5 qt of 0W-40 engine oil.

Model year2021201820172013

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-40OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

Tire sizeFront: 245/40ZR18/XL 97Y, Rear: 265/40ZR18/XL 101Y. Coupe & Cabriolet: Front: 255/40ZR18/XL (99Y), Rear: 285/35ZR18/XL (101Y)OEM · verified
Wheel / rimFront: 8.5, Rear: 9.5. Coupe & Cabriolet: Front: 9, Rear: 10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0309970748 alt 278180000990
Engine air filter177094000464
Spark plug0001590500
Battery0019828108 alt 0019828008
Front wiper blades2058204503
Thermostat1772008801
Cabin air filter1668300218

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 9.5 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to Plastic Drain Plug: 3.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMB Sheet 236.17
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantCoolant listed on either MB 325.6
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity9.5 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.6 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugPlastic Drain Plug: 3.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 18.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 37.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 15.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 37.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque16.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.39 lbs
Oil Capacity2.80 oz

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in

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: 90°.44 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1030 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
110.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 10.310.3 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.044 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 C63 AMG take?

9.5 qt of 0W-40, 5W-40 meeting MB Sheet 229.50, per the factory manual.