Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1999 Mercedes Benz ML430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 8.00 OZS. | 0.23 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.70 LBS. | 0.77 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 4.3L Eng | 9.90 QTS. | 9.36 L | MB Automatic Transmission Fluid | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | 4.3L Eng | 0.90 QTS. | 0.85 L | DOT 4+ MB Brake Fluid | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 4.3L Eng | Front | 1.20 QTS. | 1.13 L | SAE 90W | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | 4.3L Eng | Rear | 1.60 QTS. | 1.51 L | SAE 90W or 85W-90 | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 4.3L Eng | 12.70 QTS. | 12.01 L | MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 8.50 QTS. | 8.04 L | MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 | Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products). | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 4.3L Eng | 19.00 GALS. | 71.92 L | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 4.3L Eng | 1.10 QTS. | 1.04 L | MB Power Steering Fluid | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 4.3L Eng | 1.50 QTS. | 1.41 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III or DEXRON IIE | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 4.3L Eng | 5.50 QTS. | 5.2 L | MB Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid S | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.