2014–2020 Mercedes-Benz S550 Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2014–2020 Mercedes-Benz S550 with the M278 4.6L Biturbo V8 engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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Mercedes 4.6L Biturbo V8 — S550 W222 2014–2020
2014–2020 S550 · 2014–2020 S-class · 2014–2017 E550 · 2015–2018 Cls550
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✅ The M278 biturbo V8 requires premium full synthetic. Large capacity — keep Oil Pal centered under the drain plug to handle the full volume.
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Oil Type
0W-40 Full Synthetic
Capacity
8.5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Mercedes #6511800009 | Mann HU719/7x
Engine Code
M278 4.6L Biturbo 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
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| 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 Oil Pal easily handles this high-capacity drain.
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