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Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463)

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463) — from 2002 to 2018.

20022018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463)

5.5L V8 (M273) · AWD (4WD)

382 hp / 391 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity8.5 qt
FilterA2731800109

Transmission

Type7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
FluidMB 236.14
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeMB 325.0 (blue)
Capacity14.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4+
Shop DOT 4+

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity40 oz

Differentials

Front fluidMB 235.0
Front capacity2 qt
Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity2.4 qt

Transfer Case

FluidMB 236.13
Capacity1.2 qt

Fuel

Tank25.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size265/60R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)40 PSI
Shop 265/60R18 tires

Battery

Group sizeH8
CCA760 A
Shop group H8 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 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