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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140)

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) — from 1994 to 1999.

19941999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140)

4.2L V8 (M119) · RWD

275 hp / 295 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity8.5 qt
FilterA1191800009

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidMB 236.14
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity10 qt

Coolant

TypeMB 325.0 (blue)
Capacity14 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4+
Shop DOT 4+

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity44 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity2 qt

Fuel

Tank26.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/60R16
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/60R16 tires

Battery

Group sizeH8
CCA760 A
Shop group H8 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger26"
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