2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 Engine

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Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle .............................300
Power washer ..............................301
Tar stains .....................................301
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 301
Engine cleaning ..........................302
Vehicle washing .........................302
Ornamental moldings ................302
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................302
Cleaning the parktronic
system sensors ...........................303Window cleaning /
glass sunroof .............................. 303
Wiper blades .............................. 303
Light alloy wheels ..................... 304
Instrument cluster ..................... 304
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 304
Cup holder .................................. 304
Seat belts ..................................... 304
Headliner and shelf
below rear window .................... 304
Upholstery .................................. 305
Hard plastic trim items ............. 305
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 305

302 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to
protect electrical components and connectors from the
intrusion of water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax
should be applied to the engine compartment after
every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any
wax.
Ve h i c l e w a s h i n g
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct
sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of
water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the
ventilation intake. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a
chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the
finish.Due to the width of the vehicle, prior to running the
vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold back the
outside mirrors to prevent them from getting damaged.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt
as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean the
inner sides of the wheels.
Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-
plated parts, use a chrome cleaner.
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz
approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use
only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth or
sponge.

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Technical dataSpare parts service ........................308
Warranty coverage .........................308
Identification labels .......................309
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............ 311
Technical data ................................ 312
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. - capacities .......................... 318Engine oils ...................................... 320
Engine oil additives ...................... 320
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 320
Brake fluid ...................................... 320
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 321
Fuel requirements ........................ 321
Gasoline additives ......................... 322
Coolants .......................................... 322
Consumer information ................. 324

309 Technical data
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1Certification label2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine number.
P63.20-2368-26

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E 320 shown3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Body number and paintwork number
6Emission control label
7Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control system
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Technical data
Model E 320 ( 210. 0 65 )
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E 320 AWD (210.082)
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E 430 (210.070)
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E 430 AWD ( 210. 2 7 0)
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E 55 AMG ( 210 . 0 74 )
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Engine11 2 113 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 6 8 8
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke 3.30 in (84.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3) 260.6 cu.in. (4265 cm
3) 332.0 cu.in (5439 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10:1 10.5:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 221 hp / 5600 rpm
(165 kW / 5600 rpm)275 hp / 5750 rpm
(205 kW / 5750 rpm)355 hp / 5500 rpm
(265 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 232 ft.lb / 3000 rpm
(315 Nm / 3000 rpm)295 ft.lb / 3200 rpm
(400 Nm / 3200 rpm)390 ft.lb / 3150 rpm
(530 Nm / 3150 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies
and special equipment.

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter E 320, E 430
E 55 AMG8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)Recommended engine oils
Automatic
transmissionE 320
E 430, E 55 AMG8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.6 US qt (9.1 l)Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Front axle E 320 with AWD
E 430 with AWD0.5 US qt (0.46 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Transfer case E 320 with AWD
E 430 with AWDapprox. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) Automatic transmission f luid
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing
grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)

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Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in
our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on
recommended brands is available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for
scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
War ra nt y.Air conditioner refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil
is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil,
otherwise damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake
fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard
operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing
the system’s efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two
years, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will provide you with additional information.