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2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 SL65 AMG.

Model year20162013

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

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 1370110180. 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 size285-30ZR19: RearOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1370110180 alt 2751800009
Engine air filter2750940204
Fuel filter2214701190
Battery0019828208 alt 2115410001
Front wiper blades2318201045
Thermostat1372030180

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 weight4299 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 DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.5-10.5
Brake FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-8-7-2-11-4-9
Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberV4
Optional BCI Cranking Performance520 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174
Engine Compression174-203 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle133 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.417 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.417 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.323 in / 0.964 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.299 in / 0.944 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1202 ft. lbs., step 2: 90202 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13 ft. lbs., step 2: tighten bolts 1803 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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