Mercedes-Benz ML430 W1634.3 litre · 200 kW

Feb 1998 – Jun 2005 · SUV · Petrol · 163.172

Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.

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

Oil & coolant

Engine oil capacity

8 L

  • Oil change with filter

Coolant capacity

11.5 L

  • Total system capacity

Engine oil specification

Not available for this version

Coolant specification

MB 325.6 or MB 326.6

  • MB 325.6: concentrate, dilute before use
  • MB 326.6: premixed, do not add water

Check the level after filling. Coolant capacity is the system volume, not a top-up amount. Let the cooling system cool before opening the reservoir.

When to service & replace parts

For jobs with both a time and a kilometre limit, use whichever comes first.

Replacement intervals

Part or fluidWhen to replace it
Engine air filterMore than 50,000 km or 2 years since last change
CoolantEvery 3 years
Brake fluidEvery 2 years
Fuel filterMore than 80,000 km or 4 years since last change

Service checklist

A service checklist is not available for this version.

Keep a record of this service

Print the specifications and checklist with your registration, VIN, mileage and the products you used.

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Your printable service record

Add your details, or leave the fields blank to fill in by hand. Your checklist ticks are included, and longer notes get an extra page. Details stay on this device.

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