2012–2016 Mercedes-Benz E63 Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2012–2016 Mercedes-Benz E63 with the M157 5.5T V8 engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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Mercedes 5.5L Biturbo V8 — E63/CLS63 AMG
2012–2016 E63 · 2012–2016 Cls63 · 2003–2006 E55
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✅ AMG V8 performance engine requiring 0W-40 full synthetic. Many AMG owners change oil more frequently than the service indicator suggests. Quality oil is essential for this engine.
⚠️ AMG requires 0W-40 — different from standard Mercedes which uses 5W-30. Do not substitute.
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Oil Type
0W-40 Full Synthetic
Capacity
8.5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Mercedes #6511800009 | Mann W7015
Engine Code
M157 5.5T V8
Tools You'll Need
- 27mm oil filter housing cap socket (Mercedes-specific — essential)
- 13mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (cap socket type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 3.5 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (Mercedes #0009977551)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
Video by FCP Euro — Watch on YouTube ↗
| Drain plug size | 13mm | Torque: 22 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | Mercedes #0009977551 |
| Filter type | Cartridge — requires cap socket |
| Filter location | Top of engine |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | Settings → Service → Oil Service → Confirm Reset |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 8.5 quarts this is a large drain — Oil Pal handles it perfectly.
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