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2013 Mercedes G550

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 G550.

The 2013 Mercedes G550 takes 9.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Model year201820172013

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · 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
Tire sizeP265-60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Fuel filter1724700400
Battery0019828208 alt 000982960864
Front wiper blades4638200545
Thermostat2722000515

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 9.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, MUST MEET MB SHEET: 235.00 in the differential, 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5-13.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilMUST MEET MB SHEET: 235.00
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.8 qt
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity9.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11.8 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

Transfer Case Fill Plug44.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug44.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub133 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.30 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity5.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174
Engine Compression174-232 psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR
Torque to Knuckle195 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR
Rotor Runout Limit0.0003 in / 0.0005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.629 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.629 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.535 in / 1.086 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.511 in / 1.063 in / 0.551 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90148 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 G550 take?

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