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2006 Mercedes CLS55

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 CLS55.

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size285-30ZR19: RearOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter1130940004
Battery0019828208
Front wiper blades2118202945
Thermostat1122030076 alt 1132030275

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.3 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight4068 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 96 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 Capacity7.5-9.5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.09 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)54.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-52.0 psi
Engine Compression159-189 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle133 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.417 in / 1.023 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.417 in / 1.023 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.362 in / 0.968 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.338 in / 0.944 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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