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1995 Mercedes SL500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 SL500.

Model year2002200120001995

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 825 CCA battery, OE oil filter 119180000967. 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 · 825 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225-55ZR16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter119180000967
Engine air filter0030946104
Fuel filter0024774401 alt 0024772701
Spark plug0031596803
Battery0009823308
Thermostat1162000315 alt 1199970445
Cabin air filter129835004764

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height51.2 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight4167 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 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.

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 Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Ignition Timing5-20 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.09 lbs
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity4.73 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance825 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression145-203 psi
Engine Oil Pressure43.5 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.000; Rear: .287
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .299
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .005; Rear: .006

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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