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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)

Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) — from 2001 to 2007.

20012007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)

2.6L V6 (M112 E26) · RWD

168 hp / 177 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity7 qt
FilterA0001802609

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic (5G-TRONIC)
FluidMB 236.14
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity8.5 qt

Coolant

TypeMB 325.0 (blue)
Capacity8.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4+
Shop DOT 4+

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity1.6 qt

Fuel

Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size205/55R16
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 205/55R16 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7
CCA700 A
Shop group H7 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20012007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)

3.2L V6 (M112 E32) · RWD

215 hp / 229 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity8 qt
FilterA0001802609

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic (5G-TRONIC)
FluidMB 236.14
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity8.5 qt

Coolant

TypeMB 325.0 (blue)
Capacity8.8 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4+
Shop DOT 4+

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity1.6 qt

Fuel

Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size205/55R16
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 205/55R16 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7
CCA700 A
Shop group H7 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi