2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG oil capacities

6 Contents
Technical dataSpare parts service ........................298
Warranty coverage .........................298
Identification labels .......................299
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............300
Technical data ................................301
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities ...................................305
Engine oils ......................................307Engine oil additives ...................... 307
Air conditioner
refrigerant ................................. 307
Brake fluid ...................................... 307
Premium unleaded
gasoline ...................................... 308
Fuel requirements ........................ 308
Gasoline additives ......................... 309
Coolants .......................................... 309
Consumer information .................. 311
IndexIndex ................................................ 313

297 Contents – Technical data
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Technical dataSpare parts service ........................298
Warranty coverage .........................298
Identification labels .......................299
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............300
Technical data ................................301
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities ...................................305
Engine oils ......................................307Engine oil additives ...................... 307
Air conditioner
refrigerant ................................. 307
Brake fluid ...................................... 307
Premium unleaded
gasoline ...................................... 308
Fuel requirements ........................ 308
Gasoline additives ......................... 309
Coolants .......................................... 309
Consumer information .................. 311

305 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities
Veh icle c omponents and t heir respec tive lub rica nts mu st ma tch . T herefore u se only brands tested and rec omm end ed
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter CLK 430
CLK 55 AMG8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission 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
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)
Windshield/headlamp
washer systemapprox. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield washer concentrate “S”
1
Cooling system approx. 11.7 US qt (11.1 l) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
Windshield/headlamp washer system on page 256.

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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Doors .................................................................................. 34
Drinking and driving ....................................................203
Drive sensibly - save fuel ..............................................203
Driving instructions ......................................................203
Driving off .......................................................................205
EELEC. STABIL. PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ......................244
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ...................................................283
Synchronizing remote control ................................285
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..................... 209, 273
Control switch ........................................................... 221
Malfunction and warning message ........................244
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Synchronizing ...........................................................220
Warning lamp ............................................................ 231
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 66
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 41
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 37
Emission control ............................................................ 179Emission control label .................................................. 300
Engine compartment .....................................................251
ENGINE FAN - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 238
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp ...................................................... 228
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 307
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 115
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................ 114, 253
Warning ..................................................................... 243
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 114
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ................... 115
Engine oils ..................................................................... 307
Capacities .................................................................. 305
Enlarged cargo area ....................................................... 160
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............ 209, 219, 273
Control switch ...........................................................221
Malfunction and warning message ....................... 244
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231
Synchronizing .......................................................... 220
Warning lamp ............................................................231