Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 GLC300.
The 2017 Mercedes GLC300, presented as an Overview, embodies a compact SUV architecture and a turbocharged powerplant, illustrating the model’s blend of practicality and premium refinement. Its design balances urban agility with the commanding stance of a traditional SUV, while the engineering emphasizes refined driving dynamics. In reliability assessments, the 2017 model year continues the GLC’s trajectory of solid dependability, offering confidence for extended ownership.
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 47 · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0169971745. 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 | 0169971745 alt 0219976045 |
| Engine air filter | 2740940104 |
| Battery | 0019828008 alt 0009826925 |
| Front wiper blades | 2058204503 |
| Thermostat | 024997634564 alt 0249979545 |
| Cabin air filter | 1668300218 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. 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.
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 10.3 |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 11 FT/LBS. |
| Oil Pan to Block Bolts | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 96 ft-lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 47 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 680 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 760 cca |
| 1 | 89.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 90 | 89 in |
| 1 | 44.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 132.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 90 | 44 in |
| 1 | 148.0 ft. lbs. | 148 ft. lbs |
| 2 | + 180 | |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 7.4 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 29.5 ft. lbs. | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 6 | 14.8 | |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 7.4 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 29.5 ft. lbs. | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 6 | 14.8 | |
| 1 | 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 | 27 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 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact…
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016… Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and…
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