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Smart fortwo

Maintenance specs for 5 variants of the Smart fortwo — from 2008 to 2019.

20082014 Smart fortwo

0.8L I3 CDI Diesel (OM660.950) · RWD

45 hp / 74 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity2.9 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automated Manual (softouch)
FluidShell Spirax S6 ATF X / MB 236.20
Drain & fill1.6 qt

Coolant

TypeMercedes-Benz MB 325.0 / Pink OAT
Capacity3.2 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank8.7 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size155/60R15 front, 175/55R15 rear
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 155/60R15 front, 175/55R15 rear tires

Battery

Group sizeGroup 47 / H5
CCA420 A
Shop group Group 47 / H5 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi

20082014 Smart fortwo

1.0L I3 Brabus (M132.930) · RWD

98 hp / 103 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-40
Capacity2.6 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automated Manual (softouch)
FluidShell Spirax S6 ATF X / MB 236.20
Drain & fill1.6 qt

Coolant

TypeMercedes-Benz MB 325.0 / Pink OAT
Capacity3.2 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank8.7 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size175/55R15 front, 195/50R15 rear
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)38 PSI
Shop 175/55R15 front, 195/50R15 rear tires

Battery

Group sizeGroup 47 / H5
CCA420 A
Shop group Group 47 / H5 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi

20082014 Smart fortwo

1.0L I3 MHD (M132.910) · RWD

71 hp / 68 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-40
Capacity2.6 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automated Manual (softouch)
FluidShell Spirax S6 ATF X / MB 236.20
Drain & fill1.6 qt

Coolant

TypeMercedes-Benz MB 325.0 / Pink OAT
Capacity3.2 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank8.7 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size155/60R15 front, 175/55R15 rear
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 155/60R15 front, 175/55R15 rear tires

Battery

Group sizeGroup 47 / H5
CCA420 A
Shop group Group 47 / H5 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi

20152019 Smart fortwo

0.9L I3 Turbo (M281.910) · RWD

90 hp / 100 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-40
Capacity3.2 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Dual-Clutch Automated Manual (twinamic)
FluidMB 236.25 / Shell Spirax S6 ATF X
Drain & fill3 qt

Coolant

TypeMercedes-Benz MB 325.0 / Pink OAT
Capacity4.2 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank8.7 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size155/60R15 front, 175/55R15 rear
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 155/60R15 front, 175/55R15 rear tires

Battery

Group sizeGroup 47 / H5
CCA420 A
Shop group Group 47 / H5 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi

20152019 Smart fortwo

1.0L I3 NA (M281.920) · RWD

71 hp / 68 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-40
Capacity3.2 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidMB 235.10 / 75W-85 GL-4
Drain & fill1.3 qt

Coolant

TypeMercedes-Benz MB 325.0 / Pink OAT
Capacity4.2 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank8.7 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size155/60R15 front, 175/55R15 rear
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 155/60R15 front, 175/55R15 rear tires

Battery

Group sizeGroup 47 / H5
CCA420 A
Shop group Group 47 / H5 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi