Mercedes-Benz S420 W1404.2 litre · 214 kW

Feb 1991 – Oct 1998 · Sedan · Petrol

Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.

Other S420 versions
Silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140, 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 119.971

  • 4,196 cc · 8 cylinders · 32 valves
  • Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
  • Bore × stroke 92 × 78.9 mm

Drive

Rear-wheel drive

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Fluid capacities for Australian models

Australian modelAutomatic gearboxDifferential
S420 (W140), 4.2 Litre V8 DOHC 32V Eng., Automatic (1993-1999)7.7 L (dry fill)1.3 L (refill)

From the FUCHS lubricant guide for Australian models. A dry fill is the quantity for an empty unit; a fluid change takes less. A refill is the quantity for a normal fluid change.

Service checklist

A service checklist is not available for this version.

Wiper blade sizes & fittings

Right-hand drive

Check your vehicle’s build month and arm fitting against the rows below.

Build dateBlade sizesAttachment / clipMatching blades
Mar 1993 - Sep 1998Driver 650 mm / passenger 650 mmHBG1.2 (arm code 1)Bosch AR65N / AR65N

For right-hand-drive vehicles. Match the build month, existing arm connector and any fitting conditions before ordering.

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Wheels & tyres

Wheel bolts

M14 × 1.5

  • 17 mm hex head

Bulbs

LightBulbApplies to
Headlight (low beam)H7 · 55 W—
High beamH7 · 55 W—
Parking / position 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.

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

2 in stock

Every part we stock that is listed to fit the S420 W140 4.2 litre · 214 kW. Build date and factory options can still affect fitment, so check the fitment table on a part before you order.

Brakes1 part
Engine & cooling1 part

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