Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 259

clogging. Deposits may also form on the fuel
injector. This may reduce the engine output.
Unburned fuel can get into the oil pan. This
causes the engine oil level to rise. This can
cause engine mechanical damage.
Observe the following points to avoid damage
and reducing the engine output:
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
Total capacity
approx. 22.5 gal
(85 liters)
Total capacity
approx. 24.5 gal
(93 liters)
Gasoline engine
Models with approx.
22.5 gal (85 l) total
capacity
Diesel engine
Models with approx.
24.5 gal (93 l) total
capacity
DEF
Notes on DEF
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 254).
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DEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust gas
aftertreatment of diesel engines.
* NOTE Damage caused by additives in
DEF or by diluting DEF
The DEF exhaust gas aftertreatment system
could be destroyed by the following:
Additives in DEF
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Diluting DEF
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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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* NOTE Damage and malfunctions caused
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.
Technical data 257
Of which reserve
fuel
approx. 5 gal
(19 liters)
Of which reserve
fuel
approx. 5 gal
(19 liters)