Mercedes-Benz ML350 W1633.7 litre · 173 kW

Feb 2003 – Jun 2005 · SUV · Petrol

Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.

Silver Mercedes-Benz ML W163, generated side-profile illustration

Oil & coolant

Engine oil capacity

Not available for this version

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 112.970

  • 3,724 cc · 6 cylinders · 18 valves
  • Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
  • Bore × stroke 97 × 84 mm
  • Compression 10:1

Drive

All-wheel drive

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Service checklist

A service checklist is not available for this version.

Brake discs

AxleDisc sizeTypeMinimum thicknessApplies to
Front 345 × 32 mm Vented 30 mm All versions
Rear 331 × 14 mm Solid 12.3 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

M14 × 1.5

  • 17 mm hex head

Bulbs

LightBulbApplies to
Headlight (low beam)H7 · 55 WHalogen
Headlight (low beam)D2S xenon · 35 WBi-Xenon
Headlight (low beam)D2R xenon · 35 WXenon
High beamH7 · 55 WXenon
High beamH1 · 55 WHalogen
High beamD2S xenon · 35 WBi-Xenon
Indicator, frontPY21W · 21 W—
Daytime running lightH7 · 55 W—
Parking / position lightW5W · 5 W—
Brake lightP21W · 21 W—
Third brake lightP21W · 21 W—
Reverse lightP21W · 21 W—
Rear fog lightP21/4W · 4 W—
Rear fog / tail lightP21/4W · 4 W—
Number plate lightC5W · 5 W—
Clearance lightW5W · 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)CapacityCold crankingShare of listings
353 × 175 × 190 mm 95 Ah 850 A (EN) 77%

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

12

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

13 in stock

Every part we stock that is listed to fit the ML350 W163 3.7 litre · 173 kW. Build date and factory options can still affect fitment, so check the fitment table on a part before you order.

Brakes1 part
Engine & cooling2 parts
Suspension & steering1 part
Transmission & driveline2 parts
Electrical1 part
Body & interior6 parts

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