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2015 Mercedes E63 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 E63 AMG.

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 760 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 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/35R19; REAR: 285/30R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.0, 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0309970748 alt 2781840280
Spark plug0041598103
Battery0019828108 alt 000982960864
Front wiper blades2128201700
Thermostat2782010280 alt 2782001700

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity11.5
Fuel Tank Capacity21.1 gallons

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsM7 nuts: 11.0, M8 nuts: 16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes - Benz
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 96; Rear: 18
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 85; Rear: 85 /; Rear: 85
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 Vehicle
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: w/out Code B07: 1.318; All others NS

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 88.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90118 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil. · Bolts 1-10

114.8 ft. lbs.14.8 ft. lbs
229.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
6Bolt 11 10.3 ft. lbs.10.3 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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