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1996 Mercedes SL320

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1996 SL320.

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size225-55ZR16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter0030947304
Fuel filter0024772701 alt 0024774401
Spark plug0031596803
Battery0009823308
Thermostat1102000515 alt 015997234864
Cabin air filter129835004764

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length177.2 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height51.2 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight4098 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 59.8 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission33.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Ignition Timing6-10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.09 lbs
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity4.73 oz

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure43.5 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket38 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake ApplicationWITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR
Rotor Runout Limit0.006 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.394 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 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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