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2018 Mercedes SL65 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 SL65 AMG.

Model year20182017

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 49 · 850 CCA; Auxiliary: 170 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 49 · 850 CCA; Auxiliary: 170 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255/35R19; Rear: P285/30R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.0; Rear: 10.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1370110180 alt 2751800009
Engine air filter2750940204
Fuel filter2214701190
Battery2115410001 alt 0019828208
Front wiper blades2318201045
Thermostat1372030180

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height52 in
Wheelbase102 in
Curb weight4299 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9.

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca; Auxiliary: 170 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1202.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90202 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9033 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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