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2016 Mercedes SL63 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 SL63 AMG.

Model year202320162013

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0309970748. 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 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255/35R19; REAR: P285/30R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.0, 10.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0309970748 alt 2781840280
Fuel filter1724700400 alt 2214701190
Spark plug0041598103
Battery0019828208 alt 2115410001
Front wiper blades2318201045
Thermostat2782010280 alt 2782001700

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height51.2 in
Wheelbase101.6 in
Curb weight4068 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 75W-85 · 75W-83 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · 75W-83
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.0-4.0
Engine Coolant Capacity11.6 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsM7 nuts: 11.0, M8 nuts: 16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes - Benz
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberV4
Optional BCI Cranking Performance520 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 53; Rear: 26 /; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 59; Rear: 81 /; Rear: 81
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 Vehicle

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil. · Bolts 1-10

114.8 ft. lbs.14.8 ft. lbs
229.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
6Bolt 11 10.3 ft. lbs.10.3 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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