Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 E350.
The 2008 Mercedes E350 is a vehicle defined by specific lubrication requirements for its engine, which utilizes 8.5 qt of oil. This system supports viscosities of 0W-30, 5W-30, or 0W-40 to maintain operational standards. These specifications provide the primary technical framework for this model year.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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 0259976648. 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.
| Engine oil filter | 0259976648 alt 0259976548 |
| Battery | 0009823108 alt 0009823308 |
| Front wiper blades | 2118202945 |
| Thermostat | 015997614564 alt 2722000415 |
| Cabin air filter | 2118301218 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 191.3 in |
| Overall width | 71.7 in |
| Overall height | 58.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3935 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.8 / 61 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 51/49 |
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 1-4-3-6-2-5.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 8.0-11.0 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.1 Pints |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.1 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | USE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.5 qt |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | Lower: 6.6; Upper: 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 96 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-3-6-2-5 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 2.09 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.06 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 850 cca |
| Pressure Test | 20.3 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 185-192 °F |
| Engine Compression | 174-218 psi |
| Brake Application | WITH OPTION CODE 494, 498, 625 / WITH FN3 |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Brake Application | WITH OPTION CODE 494, 498, 625 / WITH FN3 |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.102 in / 1.259 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.102 in / 1.259 in |
| 1 | 148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 148 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may…
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009. A CONNECTING ROD FOR THE LOAD LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY FAIL. Remedy: MERCEDES-BENZ WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE CONNECTING RODS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ…
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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8.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.