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2004 Mercedes SLK32

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 SLK32.

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size245-40YR17:RearOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter1120940404
Front wiper blades1708200845
Thermostat1122030076 alt 1122030375
Cabin air filter2108300818

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length157.9 in
Overall width67.7 in
Overall height50.4 in
Wheelbase94.5 in
Curb weight3120 lb
Track (front / rear)58.7 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

The firing order is 1-4-6-3-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.5-9.5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-6-3-2-5
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Ignition Timing6-10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.90 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)54.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-52.0 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket41 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.354 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.354 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.299 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.287 in / 1.157 in

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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