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Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163)

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) — from 1998 to 2005.

19982005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163)

3.2L V6 (M112 E32) · AWD (4WD)

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)
Capacity11 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4+
Shop DOT 4+

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity36 oz

Differentials

Front fluidMB 235.0
Front capacity1.4 qt
Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity2 qt

Transfer Case

FluidMB 236.13
Capacity1 qt

Fuel

Tank19 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size255/60R17
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
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Battery

Group sizeH8
CCA760 A
Shop group H8 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
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Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush40,000 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