General data
General basic values
Speed at maximum performance
Compensation for valve play
Inlet valve stem diameter
Outlet valve stem diameter
Number of spark plugs/glow plugs required
Belt info
General dimensions
Accessory drive belt size
Main belt, with air-conditioning
6PK2140
Accessory drive belt size
Fuel system
Fuel system in general
Mixture processing manufacturer
System pressure
3,10 - 3,80
bar
without reduced pressure
Exhaust gas test values
General exhaust-gas-relevant values
Diagnostic socket location
from 1997/06
The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell below the dashboard.
Diagnostic socket location
up to 1997/06
The diagnostic socket is located in the engine space on the right in the direction of travel.
Idling speed with manual gearbox
Idling speed with automatic gearbox
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
Petrol exhaust gas values
CO content at increased idling
Maximum HC content at idling
Brake system
Brake dimensions
Front axle brake disc thickness
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Rear axle brake disc thickness
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Front axle brake lining thickness
with backing plate
20,30
mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness
with backing plate
15,50
mm
Front axle brake lining thickness wear limit
with backing plate
15,00
mm
Front axle brake lining thickness wear limit
without backing plate
2,00
mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness wear limit
with backing plate
11,00
mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness wear limit
without backing plate
2,00
mm
Electrical system
General electrical system
Consumables
Filling quantities and specifications
Engine oil viscosity
MB 229.1
0W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50
Engine oil viscosity
MB 229.3
SAE 0W-30|SAE 0W-40|SAE 5W-30|SAE 5W-40|SAE 5W-50|SAE 10W-40
Engine oil viscosity
MB 229.5
SAE 0W-30|SAE 0W-40|SAE 5W-30|SAE 5W-40
Engine oil specification
MB 229.1|MB 229.3|MB 229.5
Manual gearbox oil specification
MB 235.10|MB 236.2|MB 236.6
Automatic gearbox oil
Gearbox 722.4, Amount to change
5,50
litres
Automatic gearbox oil
Gearbox 722.4, New filling
6,60
litres
Automatic gearbox oil specification
Rear axle differential oil
Rear axle oil specification
Rear axle oil specification
with differential lock
MB 235.7
Power steering oil specification
Coolant
with air-conditioning
8,50
litres
Cooling fluid specification
Brake fluid when changing
Brake fluid specification
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
from vehicle chassis no. A 168525
850
Gram
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
from vehicle chassis no. F 164270
850
Gram
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
up to vehicle chassis no. A 168524
950
Gram
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
up to vehicle chassis no. F 164269
950
Gram
Refrigerant specification
Air-conditioning system oil
Air-conditioning compressor oil specification
Lighting
Front light sources
Low beam
up to 1996/08, with halogen headlamp
H1 12V 55W P14,5s
Low beam
from 1996/09, with halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Low beam
with xenon headlights
D2R 85V 35W P32d-3
High beam
with halogen headlamp
H1 12V 55W P14,5s
High beam
with xenon headlights
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Parking light
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d Longlife
Fog lamps
up to 1996/08, with halogen headlamp
H3 12V 55W PK22s
Fog lamps
from 1996/09, with halogen headlamp
H1 12V 55W P14,5s
Fog lamps
with xenon headlights
H1 12V 55W P14,5s
Front direction indicator
Yellow direction indicator lens
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Front direction indicator
White direction indicator lens
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Side direction indicator
White direction indicator lens
WY5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d yellow
Side direction indicator
Yellow direction indicator lens
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d
Rear light sources
Rear direction indicator
White direction indicator lens
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Rear direction indicator
Yellow direction indicator lens
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Internal light sources
Change intervals
For service data
Air filter change interval
every 90.000 km / 4 years
Fuel filter change interval
every 90.000 km / 4 years
Spark plug change interval
every 30.000 km / 2 years
Brake fluid change interval
Engine coolant change interval
Automatic gearbox oil change interval
up to 1997/05
every 60.000 km
Automatic gearbox oil filter change interval
up to 1997/05
every 60.000 km
Engine oil and filter change interval
from 1997/06
with each service
Engine oil and filter change interval
up to 1997/05
every 15.000 km / once a year
Interior filter change interval
every 30.000 km / 2 years
Fuel pre-filter change interval
from 1997/06
every 80.000 km / 4 years
Fuel pre-filter change interval
up to 1997/05
every 90.000 km / 4 years