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2005 Mercedes ML350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 ML350.

Model year20062005

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

High beam bulbSWITCHOEM · verified
Tire size255-60R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter6040941304
Fuel filter1634770801
Battery0009823308
Front wiper blades1708200845
Thermostat1122030076 alt 1122030275
Cabin air filter1638350247 alt 163835014764

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight4784 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.5-9.5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.4 Pints

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.70 lbs
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20.3 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket17 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs / 133 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.59 in / 0.984 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.59 in / 0.984 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.531 in / 0.925 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.511 in / 0.905 in

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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