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2012 Mercedes E300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 E300.

Model year201520121995

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.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery. 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

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 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11.8 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 6.6; Upper: 6.6 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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityExcept AMG, 2.30; AMG, 1.41. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174-232 psi

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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