Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 262

260 Technical data
Additive
* NOTE Engine damage due to use of addi‐
tives in the engine oil
The use of additional additives in the engine
oil can damage the engine.
Do not use any additional additives in
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the engine oil.
Miscibility of engine oil
The benefits of high-quality engine oils are
reduced by mixing oil.
We recommend that you only use engine oil of
the same grade and SAE classification as the oil
filled at the last oil change. If, in exceptional
cases, engine oil of the type in the engine is not
available, use another approved mineral or syn‐
thetic engine oil.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: if the grade is
not available, you may also refill with engine oils
according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5,
229.3 or 229.5. The refill quantity is then limited
to maximum 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter).
You must then have an oil change carried out at
the earliest possible opportunity.
Vehicles with a gasoline engine: if the grade is
not available, you may refill with engine oils
according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 229.3
or ACEA A3/B4. The refill quantity is then limited
to maximum 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter).
You must then have an oil change carried out at
the earliest possible opportunity.
Engine oils are differentiated according to:
Engine oil brand
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Grade (MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval)
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SAE classification (viscosity)
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Oil change interval
The on-board computer automatically shows the
date of the next oil change as an event message
on the display.
Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil
changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Engine oil capacities
Engine
M274
OM642
OM651 (rear wheel
drive)
Information on oil consumption
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle con‐
sumes a maximum of 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil per 620 miles (1000 km).
In the following cases, oil consumption may also
exceed this limit:
The vehicle is new.
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You use the vehicle mostly under arduous
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conditions.
You drive frequently at a high engine speed.
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Regular maintenance is a prerequisite for favora‐
ble consumption figures. You can only assess the
oil consumption after a long journey. Check the
oil level in the engine regularly, e.g. weekly or
every time you refuel.
Notes on brake fluid
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 254).
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& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
vapor pockets forming in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point is too low,
vapor pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard.
This causes the braking effect to be impaired.
Have the brake fluid renewed at the
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specified intervals.
* NOTE Damage to paint, plastic or rubber
by brake fluid
There is a risk of damage to property if brake
fluid comes into contact with paint, plastic or
rubber.
Engine oil
Approx. 11.1 qt
(10.5 liters)
Approx. 13.2 qt
(12.5 liters)
Approx. 12.2 qt
(11.5 liters)