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2003 Mercedes E55

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 E55.

The 2003 Mercedes E55 takes 9 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Model year20031999

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9 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 000997250564. 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

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter000997250564 alt 0259976448
Battery0019828208 alt 0009823308
Front wiper blades2118202945
Thermostat1122030076 alt 1132030275
Cabin air filter2118301200

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 9 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity9 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0 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 Capacity2.20 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity5.20 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)54.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-52.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance14-17 ohms
Engine Compression159-189 psi
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ 700 rpm, 43.5 @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle133 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.417 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.417 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.362 in / 0.969 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.339 in / 0.945 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2003 E55 take?

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