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2015 Mercedes SLS AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 SLS AMG.

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. 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

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height49.6 in
Wheelbase105.5 in
Curb weight3737 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

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 Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil Type46
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 Vehicle

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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