Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 321

Tank contents
Depending on equipment, the total capacity
of the fuel tank may vary.
Total capacity
2500
3500
of which reserve fuel
Models with a total capacity
of approximately
26.4 US gal (100 l)
Diesel
Fuel grade
G
WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline
with diesel fuel.
! Filter the fuel before transferring it to the
vehicle if you are refueling the vehicle from
barrels or containers.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel
system due to contaminated fuel.
! Vehicles without a diesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with
a high sulfur content is available, you will
need to carry out your vehicle's oil change
at shorter intervals. Further information on
oil change intervals can be obtained at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Sprinter diesel engine
You will damage the diesel engine if you do
not refuel with ultra-low sulfur diesel or use
Service products and capacities
a diesel fuel with a sulfur content greater
than 15 ppm.
! Do not use the following:
Marine diesel
R
Heating oil
R
Approx-
Bio-diesel
R
imately
Vegetable oil
R
26.4 US gal
Gasoline
(100 l)
R
Paraffin
R
Kerosene
R
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
Approx-
do not use any special additives. This can
imately otherwise lead to engine damage. This
5.3 US gal does not include flow improver additives.
(20 l)
For further information, see "Flow improv-
ers".
You will generally find information about the
fuel grade on the filling pump. If there is no
identification on the filling pump, consult a
gas station attendant.
For more information about refueling
( page 145).
Y
Diesel at very low outside temperatures
G
WARNING
If you heat fuel system components, e.g. with
a hot-air gun or open flame, these compo-
nents could be damaged. This can cause fuel
to escape and ignite. Depending on the type
of damage, fuel may also not escape until the
engine is running. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Never heat fuel system components. Contact
a qualified specialist workshop to rectify the
malfunction.
Refill only with commercially available
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL (ULSD, maxi-
mum sulfur content 15 ppm), which fulfills the
ASTM D975 standard.
The flow properties of diesel may be inade-
quate at low outside temperatures due to
paraffin separation.
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