Engine oil capacity
6.5 L
- Oil change with filter
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 260E W1242.6 litre · 118 kW
Sep 1985 – Aug 1992 · Sedan · Petrol · 124.026
Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.
Oil & coolant
Coolant capacity
Not available for this version
Engine oil specification
Not available for this version
Coolant specification
Not available for this version
Do not mix different coolant types. Let the cooling system cool before opening the reservoir. Check the level after filling. The capacity shown is not a top-up amount.
Engine & gearbox
Engine code
M 103.940
- 2,597 cc · 6 cylinders · 12 valves
- Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
- Bore × stroke 82.9 × 80.3 mm
- Compression 9.2:1
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Rear axle oil
0.7 L
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Service checklist
A service checklist is not available for this version.
Brake discs
| Axle | Disc size | Type | Minimum thickness | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 284 × 22 mm | Vented | 19.4 mm | All versions |
| Rear | 258 × 9 mm | Solid | 7.3 mm | All versions |
| Rear | 278 × 9 mm | Solid | 7.3 mm | All versions |
Size is diameter × thickness. Replace a disc before it wears to its minimum thickness, which is also marked on the disc itself. Where two sizes are listed for one axle, the car's equipment decides which it has: measure the disc to be sure.
Wheels & tyres
Stud pattern
5 × 112
- Number of bolts × circle diameter (mm)
Wheel bolts
M12 × 1.5
- 17 mm hex head
Factory wheel and tyre sizes
| Wheel | Tyre size | Rim | Fitted to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-inch | 195/65 R15 | 6.5J × 15 | Front and rear |
| 15-inch | 205/60 R15 | 7.0J × 15 | Front and rear |
Sizes the parts catalogue lists for this car. A "Rear" row is the wider rear tyre on cars with different sizes front and rear. Your tyre placard, on the driver's door pillar, gives the sizes and pressures for the wheels your car was built with.
Bulbs
| Light | Bulb | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight (low beam) | H4 · 60 W | — |
| High beam | H4 · 60 W | — |
| Front fog light | H3 · 55 W | — |
| Indicator, front | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Parking / position light | T4W · 4 W | — |
| Brake light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Reverse light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Rear fog light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Number plate light | C5W · 5 W | — |
| Clearance light | T4W · 4 W | — |
Check the bulb you take out before buying a new one. Halogen, xenon and LED headlights use different bulbs, and LED lights usually have no bulb to replace.
Battery
| Case size (L × W × H) | Capacity | Cold cranking | Share of listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 278 × 175 × 190 mm | 70 Ah | 760 A (EN) | 46% |
| 353 × 175 × 190 mm | 100 Ah | 800 A (EN) | 25% |
The main battery sizes listed for this car, most common first. The right one depends on the car's equipment, such as start-stop, so match the size, capacity and type printed on the battery you are replacing.
Spark plugs
Number
6
Thread
M14 × 1.25
Engine, gearbox, brake, wheel, tyre, bulb, battery and plug details are taken from the parts makers' listings for this exact vehicle. Where those listings disagree, only the clear majority is shown.
Parts for this car
12 in stockEvery part we stock that is listed to fit the E-Class 260E W124 2.6 litre · 118 kW. Build date and factory options can still affect fitment, so check the fitment table on a part before you order.
Brakes1 part
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In stock$12.00
Engine & cooling1 part
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In stock$8.90
Suspension & steering1 part
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In stock$55.00
Exhaust1 part
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In stock$6.80
Body & interior8 parts
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In stock$1.70
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In stock$1.60
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In stock$1.80
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In stock$4.40
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In stock$1.50
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In stock$1.00
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In stock$2.20
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In stock$20.00
Keep a record of this service
Print the specifications and checklist with your registration, VIN, mileage and the products you used.