Engine oil capacity
9 L
- Oil change with filter
Mercedes-Benz GL500 4MATIC X1645.5 litre · 285 kW
Sep 2006 – Dec 2012 · SUV · Petrol · 164.886
Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.
Oil & coolant
Coolant capacity
6.5 L
- Engine cooling system
- Service refill
Engine oil specification
MB 229.5
Coolant specification
MB 325.6 or MB 326.6
- MB 325.6: concentrate, dilute before use
- MB 326.6: premixed, do not add water
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 273.963
- 5,461 cc · 8 cylinders · 32 valves
- Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
- Bore × stroke 98 × 90.5 mm
- Compression 10.7:1
Drive
All-wheel drive
Rear axle oil
1.1 L
- Approval MB 235.0
Brake fluid
DOT 4
When to service & replace parts
Replacement intervals
| Part or fluid | When to replace it |
|---|---|
| Engine oil and oil filter | At each Service A and Service B |
Replace according to wear
Brake pads, discs, tyres and wipers do not share a fixed replacement mileage.
Brake pads and discs
Check pad thickness and disc condition. Replace when they reach the wear limit.
Wiper blades
Replace blades that leave streaks, skip across the glass or have damaged rubber.
Tyres
Check tread, damage and cracking, and correct the pressures.
Service checklist
Service A and Service B alternate, normally once a year. Follow the time or kilometres remaining on your dashboard, whichever comes first. Extra work can fall due with either service.
Service A
When Service A is due on the dashboard
Replace
Check & maintain
Service B
When Service B is due on the dashboard
Replace
Check & maintain
Tick off jobs as you go. Your ticks are saved on this device.
Brake discs
| Axle | Disc size | Type | Minimum thickness | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 375 × 32 mm | Vented | 29.4 mm | All versions |
| Rear | 330 × 22 mm | Vented | 19.4 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
M14 × 1.5
- 17 mm hex head
Bulbs
| Light | Bulb | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight (low beam) | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| Headlight (low beam) | D1S xenon · 35 W | Xenon |
| High beam | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| High beam | D2S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| Front fog light | H11 · 55 W | — |
| Indicator, front | PY21W · 21 W | — |
| Indicator, rear | PY21W · 21 W | — |
| Daytime running light | H7 · 55 W | — |
| Parking / position light | W5W · 5 W | Halogen |
| Brake / tail light | P21W · 21 W | Without LED tail lights |
| Brake light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Third brake light | LED | — |
| Reverse light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Rear fog light | P21W · 21 W | Without LED tail lights |
| Rear fog light | H21W · 21 W | With LED tail lights |
| Number plate light | C5W · 5 W | — |
| Number plate light | W5W · 5 W | With hatch-mounted spare wheel |
| Interior light | W5W · 5 W | — |
| Boot light | W5W · 5 W | — |
| Clearance light | W5W · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 353 × 175 × 190 mm | 95 Ah | 850 A (EN) | 75% |
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
8
Thread
M12 × 1.25
Electrode gap
0.8 mm
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
28 in stockEvery part we stock that is listed to fit the GL500 4MATIC X164 5.5 litre · 285 kW. Build date and factory options can still affect fitment, so check the fitment table on a part before you order.
Brakes2 parts
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In stock$13.00
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In stock$12.00
Wipers2 parts
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Low stock$38.00
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In stock$23.00
Engine & cooling5 parts
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In stock$29.00
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Low stock$22.00
Suspension & steering4 parts
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Low stock$32.00
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Low stock$63.00
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In stock$10.40
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Transmission & driveline6 parts
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In stock$5.00
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Electrical1 part
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Low stock$33.00
Body & interior8 parts
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In stock$2.40
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Keep a record of this service
Print the specifications and checklist with your registration, VIN, mileage and the products you used.