Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 ML500.
The 2003 Mercedes ML500 takes 8.5 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 · 950 CCA battery. 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 air filter | 6040941304 |
| Fuel filter | 1634770801 |
| Battery | 0009823308 |
| Front wiper blades | 1708200845 |
| Thermostat | 1122030076 alt 1122030275 |
| Cabin air filter | 1638350247 alt 163835014764 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 182.7 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Overall height | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Curb weight | 4872 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.6 / 60.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 54/46 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 8.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.5 qt |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 15 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.031 in |
| Ignition Timing | 5-20 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.70 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | MB part number 0019890803 or equivalent |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 950 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum) | 54.0-61.0 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 46.0-52.0 psi |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 14-17 ohms |
| Engine Compression | 145-203 psi |
| Engine Compression | 169-203 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ 700 rpm, 43.5 @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs / 133 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.557 in / 1.26 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.557 in / 1.26 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.492 in / 1.181 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.472 in / 1.157 in |
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8.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.