Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 326

Service products and capacities
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Information about oil consumption
! If the vehicle is predominantly used for
short-distance driving, this could lead to a
malfunction in the automatic cleaning func-
tion for the diesel particle filter. As a result,
fuel may accumulate in the engine oil and
cause engine failure.
Therefore, if you mainly drive short distan-
ces, you should drive on a highway or on
rural roads for 20 minutes every 310 miles
(500 km). This ensures sufficient regener-
ation of the diesel particle filter.
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes a maximum of 1.0 US qt (1.0 l) of
engine oil over a distance of 620 miles
(1000 km).
Oil consumption may be higher if:
the vehicle is new.
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you mainly operate the vehicle under ardu-
R
ous operating conditions.
you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
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Regular maintenance is one of the precondi-
tions for moderate rates of consumption.
You can only estimate the oil consumption
after you have driven a considerable distance.
Check the engine oil level on a regular basis,
e.g. weekly or each time you refuel
( page 250).
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Transmission and power steering oil
Automatic transmission
Service product: automatic transmission
fluid
Product name/number
Shell ATF 3403/M-115
MB Sheet No. 236.10
Fuchs/Shell ATF 3353
MB Sheet No. 236.12
Further information can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Rear axle
Service product: transmission oil
Product name/number
BP Energear Hypo DC
80W-90
MB Sheet No. 235.20
Mobil Delvac Synthetic
Gear Oil 75W-90
MB Sheet No. 235.8
Further information can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Steering
Service product: power steering fluid
Product name/number
Mobil ATF D,
Exxon Mobil Corporation
or equivalent
MB Sheet No. 236.3
The steering is maintenance-free. Further
information can be obtained at any qualified
specialist workshop.
Brake fluid
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WARNING
Maintenance
interval
Brake fluid is hazardous to health. Do not
swallow brake fluid. See a doctor immediately
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if you swallow brake fluid.
Make sure that brake fluid does not come into
contact with skin, clothing or eyes. Rinse
affected areas with plenty of clean water and
consult a doctor if necessary.
Maintenance
interval
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Maintenance
interval
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