1998-2005

Chassis

• Type: W163

Engine 3.7L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 0W-40

• Recommended Engine Oil: SL

• Drain Plug Torque: 27FT-LBS

• Oil capacity: 8.5 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.044'

Brake Fluid

• Type: Only use brake fluid approved for Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.

Fuel

• Capacity: 24.6 US gal (93.0 l)

DEF

• Capacity: 7.3 US gal (27.5 l)

Coolant

• Type:

• Capacity: 

  • ML 350:Approx. 11.1 US qt (10.5 l)

  • ML 350 4MATIC:Approx. 11.1 US qt (10.5 l)

  • ML 400: Approx. 10.9 US qt (10.3 l)

  • ML 400 4MATIC: Approx. 10.9 US qt (10.3 l)

  • ML 550 4MATIC: Approx. 12.0 US qt (11.4 l)

  • ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC: Approx. 10.7 US qt (10.1 l)

  • ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC: Approx. 12.2 US qt (11.5 l)

  • Approx. 12.2 US qt (11.5 l): Approx. 12.2 US qt (11.5 l)

Refrigerant

• Capacity: 37.0 ± 0.4 oz (1050 ± 10 g)

PAG oil

• Capacity: 4.9 ± 0.4 oz (140 ± 10 g)

Washer Fluid

• Type: Only use windshield washer fluid which is also suitable for use on plastic surfaces, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB Winter-Fit.

Powertrain

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Engine

• 2.3 L I4 (150 hp only manual)

• 2.7 L I5 (Diesel)

• 3.2 L V6

• 3.7 L V6

• 4.3 L V8

• 5.0 L V8

• 5.5 L V8

Transmission

• 5-speed manual

• 5-speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

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References

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1. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Owners Manual 

2. Mercedes-Benz ML - Wikipedia.org

3. US Department of Energy - FuelEconomy.gov

4. NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -  NHTNHTSA