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2013 Mercedes CLS63 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 CLS63 AMG.

The 2013 Mercedes CLS63 AMG takes 8.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque96 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 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.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size285-30ZR19: RearOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0309970748 alt 2781840280
Spark plug0041598103
Battery000982960864 alt 0019828208
Front wiper blades2128201900
Thermostat2782010280 alt 2782001700

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. 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 Capacity9.5-13.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsM7 nuts: 11 ft-lbs, M8 nuts: 16 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub258 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174
Engine Compression174-232 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs / 133 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 1.535 in / 1.024 in / 1.417 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 1.535 in / 1.024 in / 1.417 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.964 in / 1.318 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.945 in / 1.299 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180148 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 CLS63 AMG take?

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