Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166)
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166) — from 2012 to 2015.
2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166)
3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 (OM642) · AWD (4MATIC)
240 hp / 455 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC+)
FluidMB 236.15
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity36 oz
Differentials
Front fluidMB 235.0
Front capacity1.6 qt
Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity2.2 qt
Transfer Case
FluidMB 236.13
Capacity1.2 qt
Fuel
Tank24 gal
TypeDiesel
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 filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166)
3.5L V6 (M276) · AWD (4MATIC)
302 hp / 273 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC+)
FluidMB 236.15
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity36 oz
Differentials
Front fluidMB 235.0
Front capacity1.6 qt
Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity2.2 qt
Transfer Case
FluidMB 236.13
Capacity1.2 qt
Fuel
Tank24 gal
TypePremium 91
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 filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi