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1999 Mercedes CL600

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 CL600.

Model year201420121999

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size235-60R16: RearOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter0030946804
Battery0019828208 alt 0009823308
Thermostat015997234864 alt 1202000015

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length199.6 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight4960 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 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 lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9. 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts295 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)675 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)75 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Ignition Timing5-20 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.09-2.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)54.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-52.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance14-17 ohms
Engine Compression145-203 psi
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ 700 rpm, 43.5 @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.181 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.102 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.079 in / 0.764 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-10030 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
141 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
141 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-10041 ft. lbs

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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