Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 218

216 Maintenance and care
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponent parts in the engine compartment, it
may ignite.
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
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next to the filler opening.
Allow the engine to cool off and thor-
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oughly clean the engine oil from compo-
nent parts before starting the vehicle.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by an incor-
rect oil filter, incorrect oil or additives
Do not use engine oils or oil filters other
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than those which meet the specifications
necessary for the prescribed service
intervals.
Mercedes-Benz recommends using original or
tested replacement and service parts.
Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
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order to achieve longer change intervals
than prescribed.
Do not use additives.
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Follow the instructions on the service
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interval display regarding oil changes.
* NOTE Damage caused by refilling too
much engine oil
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter.
Have excess engine oil removed at a
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qualified specialist workshop.
Engine OM651
Engine OM642
Engine OM654 rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
Engine M274
Turn cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.
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Add engine oil.
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