Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 GL550.
The 2008 Mercedes GL550 takes 9.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.
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 0259976548. 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 | 0259976548 alt 0259976648 |
| Fuel filter | 2514700090 |
| Battery | 0019828208 alt 0019828008 |
| Front wiper blades | 2518200100 |
| Thermostat | 2722000515 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 200.4 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in |
| Overall height | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5434 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65.4 / 65.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
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, 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.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 8.0-11.0 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 3.4 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.5 qt |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | Less rear A/C, 2.14; w/rear A/C, 2.69. lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 3.72 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 |
| Engine Compression | 174-232 psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 18 ft-lbs / 40 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.866 in / 1.259 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.866 in / 1.259 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.787 in / 1.181 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.764 in / 1.157 in |
| 1 | 45 | |
| 1 | 148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 148 ft. lbs |
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9.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.