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2008 Mercedes R350 4matic

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 R350 4matic.

The 2008 Mercedes R350 4matic takes 8.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.5 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 0259976648. 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 sizeP255-55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0259976648 alt 0259976548
Fuel filter2514700090
Battery0019828208
Front wiper blades2518200100
Thermostat015997614564 alt 2722000415

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length203.5 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase126.8 in
Curb weight5038 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.0-11.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 Pints
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 6.6; Upper: 6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityLess rear A/C, 2.14; w/rear A/C, 2.69. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 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 / 1.26 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in / 0.551 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.787 in / 0.472 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.764 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 R350 4matic take?

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