Attention! Keep children away from operational materials - if they enter the body of a child, immediately consult a doctor!
Note. Only use materials recommended by Mercedes-Benz - they are listed in the specific company guidelines. You can get help on this issue at the service station. The use of approved operating materials is an integral part of the warranty.
Fluid types Fuel | See Specifications for Chapter Controls and techniques for safe operation Engine | Engine oil Petrol models
G4, G5 |
SG |
No information Coolant | Type of antifreeze MB № Q1 03 0002 Compound See Specifications for Chapter Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems Manual gearbox | Transmission oil ATF-A automatic transmission | Type of transmission fluid Dexron II Brake system | Type of brake fluid No information Transfer case and differentials | Lubrication type Hypoid oil SAE 85W90 Chassis | SHRUS grease No information Windshield and headlamp washers | Liquid composition Water mixed with summer «S» (75 ml per tank volume) or winter «W» (2.6 l per tank volume) MB concentrate Volumes of working fluids | Fuel | Fuel tank volume / including reserve, l Petrol models Models 163.136/154/172
72/10
83/12
83/12
93/12 Diesel models Models 163.113
72/10
83/12 |
83/12 | Engine oil | Volume when replacing, taking into account the oil filter, l ML 320 (163.136) | 5.5 | ML 320 (163.154) 8.0 ML 350 (163.157) 8.0 ML 430 (163.172) | 8.0 ML 55 AMG (163.174) | 7.5 ML 500 (163.175) 7.5 | ML 270 CDI (163.113) 7.5 | ML 400 CDI (163.128) 10.0 | Coolant | Volume when replacing, l | Petrol models ML 230 (163.136) No information ML 320, ML 350, ML 430, ML 55 AMG, ML 500 (163.154/157/172/174/175) 12.0 Diesel models ML 270 CDI (163.113) 11.0 Transmission oil/fluid | RKPP Volume when changing oil, l 1.5 l AT Volume when replacing ATF, l No information Brake fluid | Refueling volume, l 0.7 ÷ 0.9 Transfer box lubrication | Volume when replacing, l 1.5 Lubrication of differentials | Front differential, l 1.2 Rear differential, l 1.65 ML 400 CDI (163.175) 12.0 SHRUS grease | The amount of grease in the hinge assemblies of the drive shafts of the front and rear axles, g Internal hinges hinge cavity 110 Case 155 External hinges hinge cavity 65 Case 155 Power Steering Fluid | Refueling volume, l 1.2 Washer fluid for windshield and headlight lenses | Approximate tank volume, l 7.6 Tires and wheels | See Specifications for Chapter Controls and techniques for safe operation. Tire inflation pressure The required air pressure in the tires is indicated on the label on the inside of the fuel filler cap Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm | All models | Engine oil pan drain plug (M14) 30/32 Oil filter housing cover 25 wheel bolts 150 Transmission oil pan drain plug
60
20 Carving plug of a case of a distributing box 30 Drain plugs for differentials 50 Filler plugs for differentials 50 Petrol models | Fastening fuel lines to the fuel filter (petrol models)
3
27 Diesel models | Bolt of fastening of the fuel filter to the air distributor
14
9 Screw of a coupling collar of fastening of the fuel filter (models 163.128) 9 |
Introduction
This chapter has been written to help the hobby mechanic keep his vehicle at peak performance, economy, safety and reliability. Further in the Chapter you will find a complete schedule of procedures for the current maintenance of the car, as well as Sections devoted to the description of the maintenance of its individual systems. Sections include descriptions of visual inspections, adjustments, component replacements, and other helpful tips. The location of the individual components will help to identify illustrations with views of the engine compartment and the bottom of the car (see Section Schedule of ongoing maintenance). By servicing your vehicle in accordance with the mileage schedule and following the detailed notes below, you will have a clear maintenance program that can ensure the long and reliable life of your vehicle. Remember that this plan is exhaustive, and the implementation of some of its points and the neglect of others will not give the expected result.
Current care
In the process of car maintenance, you will soon be convinced that it is possible - and necessary - to combine many procedures due to the similarity of actions for their implementation. For example, if the vehicle is raised off the ground to lubricate the chassis, you should simultaneously inspect the exhaust system, suspension, steering system, and fuel system while you are under the vehicle. If the wheels are removed for other work, it makes sense to check the brakes. Finally, suppose you had to borrow or rent a torque wrench. Even if you only need it to tighten the spark plugs, you can also check the tightening torques of as many critical nuts and bolts as you have time.
The first step in a car maintenance program is self-preparation. Carefully study the materials of all Sections related to the upcoming procedures, then prepare all the necessary materials, equipment and tools. If you are afraid of encountering problems when performing any specific work, consult a specialist or a person who has already carried out this work.
Note. Service stations additionally, at each service, using a fault memory interrogator, read data from the fault memory of electronic engine control devices, ABS, airbag and anti-theft system. For this purpose, it is recommended to contact the service station at certain intervals. At the same time, it must be borne in mind that some malfunctions, for example, failed sensors of the engine management system, do not lead to a noticeable decrease in vehicle performance. The control devices have an emergency operation mode or operate on averaged parameter values stored in the memory, which cannot be detected by the driver. Interrogation of the fault memory is carried out through the diagnostic connector.
Service is carried out in accordance with a certain period and mileage of the car.