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2008 Mercedes ML320

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 ML320.

The 2008 Mercedes ML320 takes 9 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Model year200820022001

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

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 0299975448. 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 sizeP255-50R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0299975448 alt 013997614564
Fuel filter6420920201 alt 6420920301
Battery0019828208
Front wiper blades2518200100
Thermostat6422002015

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.6 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height71.7 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight4872 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

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 the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.0-11.0
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 Pints
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity9 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20.0 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °F
Engine Compression174-218 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket18 ft-lbs / 40 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 in / 0.551 in / 1.259 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in / 0.551 in / 1.259 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.787 in / 0.472 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.763 in / 0.448 in / 1.157 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages
145
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 2008 ML320 take?

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