Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019 Operating Instructions Manual page 239

Fill up with fuels with bio-diesel content
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of 5% (ULSD) or less, whenever possi‐
ble.
Regularly check your engine oil level if
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you use B20 fuels on a regular basis.
Strictly follow the oil change intervals
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quoted in the instrument cluster and
within your Maintenance Booklet.
Use only engine oils and filters
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approved for use in your vehicle.
If you do not plan to drive your vehicle
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for several weeks, completely fill the
fuel tank in advance with ULSD fuel.
For more information, consult the gas station
staff. The identification of fuels with bio-diesel
content (ULSD or B20) must be clear. If the iden‐
tification is not clear, do not refuel. Do not refuel
with any fuels that have not been approved for
your vehicle.
Tank content and fuel reserve
The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
Tank content and fuel reserve
Gasoline engine
M274
Diesel engine
OM651/OM642
Gasoline engine
Models with approx.
85 liters total capacity
Diesel engine
Models with approx.
93 liters total capacity
DEF
Notes on DEF
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 234).
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DEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust gas
aftertreatment of diesel engines.
* NOTE Damage caused by additives in
* NOTE Damage and malfunctions caused
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Total capacity
approx. 22 gal
(85 liters)
Total capacity
approx. 24.5 gal
(93 liters)
Of which reserve
fuel
approx. 5 gal
If you open the DEF tank, small amounts of
(19 liters)
ammonia vapor may be released. Do not inhale
Of which reserve
any ammonia vapor that may be released. Fill the
fuel DEF tank only in well-ventilated areas.
DEF consumption and filling capacity
approx. 5 gal
(19 liters)
DEF consumption
Like fuel consumption, DEF consumption is highly
dependent upon driving style and operating con‐
ditions. DEF consumption is usually within a
range of 0 and 10% of the fuel consumption. If
necessary, DEF must be refilled in accordance
with the instructions when the refill message is
displayed in the instrument cluster. This may also
Technical data 237
DEF or by diluting DEF
The DEF exhaust gas aftertreatment system
could be destroyed by the following:
Additives in DEF
R
Diluting DEF
R
Only use DEF in accordance with ISO
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22241.
Do not mix additives.
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Do not dilute DEF.
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by impurities in DEF
Impurities in DEF result in the following:
Higher emission values
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Damage to the catalytic converter
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Engine damage
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Malfunctions in the DEF exhaust gas
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aftertreatment system
Avoid impurities in DEF.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Soiling with
DEF
DEF residue crystallizes after some time and
stain the affected surfaces.
Immediately rinse surfaces that come in
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contact with DEF when filling with water
or remove DEF with a damp cloth and
cold water.
If DEF has already crystallized, clean using a
sponge and cold water.