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
Compression pressure
18,00 - 35,00
bar
Difference max. 3 bar
Minimum engine oil pressure when idling
0,70
bar
Engine at operating temperature
Minimum cylinder head height
Cooling system
Thermostat opens at temperature
Fuel system
Fuel system in general
Mixture processing designation
Exhaust gas test values
General exhaust-gas-relevant values
Diagnostic socket location
The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell below the dashboard.
Idling speed with manual gearbox
Idling speed with automatic gearbox
Diesel exhaust gas values
Minimum coolant temperature at AU
Brake system
Brake dimensions
Front axle brake disc thickness
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Maximum lateral run-out of front axle brake disc
Rear axle brake disc thickness
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Maximum lateral run-out of rear axle brake disc
Front axle brake lining thickness wear limit
Rear axle brake lining thickness wear limit
Parking brake, without backing plate
4,20
mm
Parking brake lining thickness wear limit
with backing plate
4,50
mm
Consumables
Filling quantities and specifications
Engine oil viscosity
MB 228.3
10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50
Engine oil viscosity
MB 228.5
SAE 5W-30|SAE 5W-40|SAE 10W-30|SAE 10W-40
Engine oil viscosity
MB 228.51
SAE 5W-30|SAE 10W-30|SAE 10W-40
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 229.31
SAE 0W-30|SAE 0W-40|SAE 5W-30|SAE 5W-40
Engine oil viscosity
MB 229.5
SAE 0W-30|SAE 0W-40|SAE 5W-30|SAE 5W-40
Engine oil viscosity
MB 229.51
SAE 0W-30|SAE 0W-40|SAE 5W-30|SAE 5W-40
Engine oil specification
without particle filter
MB 228.3|MB 229.3|MB 229.31
Engine oil specification
without particle filter, with extended maintenance interval
MB 228.5|MB 228.51|MB 229.5|MB 229.51
Engine oil specification
with particle filter
MB 229.31
Engine oil specification
with particle filter, with extended maintenance interval
MB 228.51|MB 229.51
Manual gearbox oil
Gearbox 711.680
2,10
litres
Manual gearbox oil
Gearbox 716.637
1,20
litres
Manual gearbox oil
Gearbox 716.652
1,50
litres
Manual gearbox oil specification
Automatic gearbox oil
Gearbox 722.6, New filling
7,80
litres
Automatic gearbox oil specification
Front axle differential oil
Front axle oil specification
Rear axle differential oil
Rear axle oil specification
Transfer case specification
Power steering oil
0,90
litres
Manufacturer's specification 0,8 - 1,0 litres
Power steering oil specification
Coolant
with auxiliary heater
11,00
litres
Cooling fluid specification
Brake fluid when changing
Brake fluid specification
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
with rear compartment air-conditioning system
840
Gram
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
for extra-long vehicle, with rear compartment air-conditioning system
870
Gram
Refrigerant specification
Air-conditioning system oil
Air-conditioning compressor oil specification
Lighting
Front light sources
Low beam
up to 2010
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Low beam
from 2011, with halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Low beam
from 2011, with bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
High beam
up to 2010
H7 12V 55W PX26d
High beam
from 2011, with halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
High beam
from 2011, with bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
Cornering light
from 2011, with bi-xenon
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Daytime running light
from 2011, with halogen headlamp
W21/5W 12V 21/5W W3x16q
Daytime running light
from 2011, with bi-xenon
LED
Original part
Parking light
up to 2010
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d Longlife
Parking light
from 2011, with halogen headlamp
W21/5W 12V 21/5W W3x16q
Parking light
from 2011, with bi-xenon
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d blue
Front direction indicator
Rear light sources
Tail light
Taillight/brake light
P21/5W 12V 21/5W BAY15d
Stop lamp
Taillight/brake light
P21/5W 12V 21/5W BAY15d
License plate light
up to 2010
C5W 12V 5W SV8,5 (11x35)
License plate light
from 2011
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d
Internal light sources
Change intervals
For service data
Air filter change interval
At every service B / 4 years
Fuel filter change interval
At every service B / 4 years
Brake fluid change interval
Engine coolant change interval
every 300.000 km / 15 years
Transmission oil change interval
every 300.000 km / 10 years
Automatic gearbox oil change interval
once at the first service B, then every 120.000 km
Automatic gearbox oil filter change interval
once at the first service B, then every 120.000 km
Transfer case oil change interval
Front axle differential oil change interval
Rear axle differential oil change interval
every 300.000 km / 10 years
Engine oil and filter change interval
Interior filter change interval
Changing interval of rear passenger-compartment filter
Particle filter test interval
first time at 180.000 km, then at every service