Attention! Do not allow children to access operating materials - if they enter the child's body, immediately consult a doctor!
Note. Use only materials recommended by Mercedes-Benz - they are listed in the company's special Instructions. You can get information on this issue at the service station. The use of approved operating materials is an integral part of the warranty obligations.
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| Engine Engine oil Petrol models |
G4, G5 |
SG | |
| No information available Coolant | | Antifreeze type | MB № Q1 03 0002 | Compound | See Specifications for Chapter Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems Manual gearbox | | Transmission oil | ATF-A Automatic transmission | | Transmission fluid type | Dexron II Brake system | | Brake fluid type | No information available Transfer case and differentials | | Type of lubricant | Hypoid oil SAE 85W90 Chassis | | CV joint grease | No information available Windshield and headlight lens washers | | Composition of the liquid | Water mixed with summer "S" (75 ml per tank volume) or winter "W" (2.6 l per tank volume) concentrate from MB Volumes of working fluids | Fuel | Fuel tank capacity/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 upon replacement, l | Petrol models | ML 230 (163.136) | No information available | 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 | Manual transmission | Volume when changing oil, l | 1.5 l AT | Volume when replacing ATF, l | No information available Brake fluid | | Filling volume, l | 0.7÷0.9 Transfer case lubrication | | Volume upon replacement, l | 1.5 Differential lubrication | | Front differential, l | 1.2 | Rear differential, l | 1.65 | ML 400 CDI (163.175) | 12.0 CV joint grease | Amount of grease in the articulated 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 | | Filling volume, l | 1.2 Windshield and headlight lens washer fluid | | Approximate tank volume, l | 7.6 Tires and wheels | See Specifications for Chapter Controls and safe operating techniques. | Tire inflation pressure | The required tire pressure is indicated on the plate 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 | Transfer case housing threaded plug | 30 | Differential drain plugs | 50 | Differential filler plugs | 50 Petrol models | Fastening fuel lines to the fuel filter (petrol models) |
| 3 |
| 27 Diesel models | |
Fuel filter to air distributor mounting bolt |
| 14 |
| 9 | Fuel filter mounting clamp screw (models 163.128) | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introduction
This Chapter is designed to help the amateur mechanic maintain his vehicle in a state of maximum performance, economy, safety and reliability. Later in the Chapter you will find a complete schedule of routine vehicle maintenance procedures, as well as Sections describing the maintenance of individual vehicle systems. The Sections include descriptions of visual inspections, adjustments, component replacement and other useful tips. The location of individual components can be determined by the illustrations of the engine compartment and underbody (see Section Schedule of current maintenance). By servicing your car according to the mileage-time schedule and following the detailed notes below, you will receive a clear maintenance program that can ensure long and reliable service for your car. Remember that this plan is exhaustive, and following individual points and neglecting others will not give the expected result.
Current care
As you service your vehicle, you'll soon discover that you can - and should - combine many procedures because of the similarities in the steps involved. For example, if the vehicle is raised off the ground to lubricate the chassis, you should inspect the exhaust system, suspension, steering system, and fuel system while you're underneath the vehicle. If the wheels are off for other work, it's a good idea to check the brakes. Finally, suppose you have to borrow or rent a torque wrench. Even if you only need it to tighten the spark plugs, you might as well check the torque on as many critical nuts and bolts as you have time for.
The first step in carrying out a vehicle 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 some specific work, consult a specialist or a person who has already carried out this work.
Note. During each service, the service station additionally reads data from the fault memory of the electronic control units of the engine, ABS, airbag and anti-theft system using a device for interrogating the fault memory. For this purpose, it is recommended to contact the service station at certain intervals. It is necessary to keep in mind that some faults, such as failed sensors of the engine control system, do not lead to a noticeable decrease in the vehicle's performance. The control units have an emergency operation mode or operate on averaged parameter values stored in memory, which cannot be detected by the driver. The fault memory is interrogated via the diagnostic connector.
Maintenance is carried out in accordance with a certain period and mileage of the vehicle.