Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1998 SL600.
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 1201800009. 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 oil filter | 1201800009 |
| Engine air filter | 0030946804 |
| Fuel filter | 0024772701 |
| Spark plug | 0031598103 |
| Battery | 0009823308 |
| Thermostat | 015997234864 alt 1202000015 |
| Cabin air filter | 129835004764 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 177.2 in |
| Overall width | 71.3 in |
| Overall height | 51.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4453 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.6 / 59.8 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. The firing order is 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9.
| Differential Gear Oil | 80W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 295 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 18 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 675 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 75 rpm |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.031 in |
| Ignition Timing | 5-20 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 2.09 lbs |
| Oil Type | MB part number 0019890803 or equivalent |
| Oil Capacity | 4.73 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 825 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 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 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.003 in / 0.006 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.181 in / 0.866 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.181 in / 0.866 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 1.102 in / 0.787 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 1.079 in / 0.764 in |
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-100 | 30 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 41 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-100 | 41 ft. lbs |
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