Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 324

Service products and capacities
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For vehicles with a 6-cylinder, in-line
engine (OM 642), the DEF consumption of
the vehicle is:
as a Cargo Van/Passenger Van, approx.
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2322 MPG (0.10 l/100 km)
as a Cab Chassis approx. 1720 MPG
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(0.14 l/100 km)
In each case, the stated consumption figure is
a mean value between urban and extra-urban
driving cycles. The consumption figure does
not refer to a specific vehicle, but is provided
for the purposes of comparison between dif-
ferent vehicle types.
DEF consumption, like fuel consumption, is
very dependent on the driving style and the
operating conditions. This means that the real
consumption figures during operation of your
vehicle may deviate from those stated.
Engine oil
General notes
! The bottles of the various engine oil types
are marked with ACEA (Association des
Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles)
and/or API (American Petroleum Institute)
classifications. Only use approved engine
oils that conform to the following MB Spec-
ifications for Service Products and the pre-
scribed ACEA and/or API classifications.
Using engine oils of another quality is not
permitted and may invalidate the New Vehi-
cle Limited Warranty.
The use of other, non-approved engine oils
for diesel engines can cause damage to the
diesel particle filter (DPF).
Use only engine oils that have been approved
for your vehicle according to the MB Specifi-
cations for Service Products.
If the quality grade is not available for diesel, you may also add engine oils meeting the requirements in MB
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Sheet No. 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5. The quantity to be added is then limited to a maximum of 1 qt (1 l).
The MB Specifications for Service Products
are valid for your vehicle
228.51
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229.31
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229.51
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These are high quality engine oils which have
a positive effect on:
engine wear
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fuel consumption
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exhaust gas emissions
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Multi-grade engine oils of the prescribed SAE
class (viscosity) may be used all year round,
taking the outside temperatures into
account.
Engine oil viscosity
! If the SAE viscosity class of the engine oil
used does not cover the outside tempera-
ture range in which you are operating the
vehicle, it must be changed in good time, in
particular before the cold season commen-
ces. Using an engine oil that does not have
adequate temperature characteristics can
lead to engine damage.
The temperature range information of the
SAE classification always refers to that of
fresh oil. The temperature characteristics
of the engine oil may deteriorate signifi-
cantly due to aging in use, especially at low
outside temperatures.
We recommend that you change the engine
oil before the cold season commences. Use
an approved engine oil of the specified SAE
class.
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