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2002 Mercedes SLK320

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 SLK320.

The 2002 Mercedes SLK320 takes 8.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter1120940304
Front wiper blades1708200845
Thermostat1122030076 alt 1122030275
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 weight3097 lb
Track (front / rear)58.7 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 qt

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
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)725 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)75 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Ignition Timing6-10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.80-1.90 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)54.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-52.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance14-18 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ 700 rpm, 43.5 @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket41 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.354 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.354 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.299 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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 8.5 qtEngine air filter 1120940304Front wiper blades 1708200845Thermostat 1122030076Cabin air filter 2108300818

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2002 SLK320 take?

8.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.