Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 ML350 (164.186).
The 2012 Mercedes ML350 (164.186) takes 9 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 013997614564. 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 | 013997614564 alt 0299975448 |
| Spark plug | 0041598103 |
| Battery | 0019828208 |
| Front wiper blades | 166820104528 |
| Thermostat | 276201068064 alt 026997974564 |
| Cabin air filter | 1668300218 |
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, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.5-13.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.3 Pints |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.3 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9 qt |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 11.8 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 18.4 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 11.8 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | Lower: 6.6; Upper: 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-3-6-2-5 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 3.72 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 850 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 850 cca |
| Engine Compression | 174-218 psi |
| Engine Compression | 174-232 psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 26 ft-lbs / 41 ft-lbs |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.866 in / 1.417 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.866 in / 1.417 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.787 in / 1.339 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.763 in / 1.315 in |
| 1 | 45 | |
| 1 | 148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 148 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180 | 148 ft. lbs |
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9 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.