Engine oil capacity
7.5 L
- Oil change with filter
Mercedes-Benz ML55 W1635.4 litre · 255 kW
Feb 2000 – Jun 2005 · SUV · Petrol · 163.174
Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.
Oil & coolant
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
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 113.981
- 5,439 cc · 8 cylinders · 24 valves
- Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
- Bore × stroke 97 × 92 mm
- Compression 10.5:1
Drive
All-wheel drive
Brake fluid
DOT 4
When to service & replace parts
For jobs with both a time and a kilometre limit, use whichever comes first.
Replacement intervals
| Part or fluid | When to replace it |
|---|---|
| Engine air filter | More than 50,000 km or 2 years since last change |
| Coolant | Every 3 years |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years |
| Fuel filter | More than 80,000 km or 4 years since last change |
Service checklist
A service checklist is not available for this version.
Brake discs
| Axle | Disc size | Type | Minimum thickness | Applies 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
| Light | Bulb | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight (low beam) | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| Headlight (low beam) | D2S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| Headlight (low beam) | D2R xenon · 35 W | Xenon |
| High beam | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| High beam | D2S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| Front fog light | H3 · 55 W | — |
| Indicator, front | PY21W · 21 W | — |
| Daytime running light | H7 · 55 W | — |
| Parking / position light | W5W · 5 W | — |
| Brake light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Third brake light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Reverse light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Rear fog light | P21/4W · 4 W | — |
| Rear fog / tail light | P21/4W · 4 W | — |
| Number plate light | C5W · 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 | 100 Ah | 850 A (EN) | 76% |
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
16
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 stockEvery part we stock that is listed to fit the ML55 W163 5.4 litre · 255 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 & cooling2 parts
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In stock$38.00
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In stock$8.90
Suspension & steering1 part
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In stock$10.40
Transmission & driveline2 parts
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Low stock$20.00
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In stock$3.00
Electrical1 part
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Low stock$33.00
Body & interior6 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
Keep a record of this service
Print the specifications and checklist with your registration, VIN, mileage and the products you used.