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2008 Mercedes CL63

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 CL63.

The 2008 Mercedes CL63 takes 9.2 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1561840361. 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 · 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeFrontOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1561840361 alt 1561840080
Engine air filter1560940504
Fuel filter2214702090
Spark plug0041593903
Battery0019828208
Front wiper blades2218201300
Thermostat1562030380 alt 1562030475
Cabin air filter2218300718

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase116.5 in
Curb weight4685 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 9.2 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.0-11.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity9.2 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.36 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174-232 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket81 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle110 ft-lbs / 133 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.023 in / 1.417 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.023 in / 1.417 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.944 in / 1.338 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.921 in / 1.315 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1184 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 147 ft. lbs., step 4: 180184 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4, Step 290 degrees

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 2008 CL63 take?

9.2 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.