Service Products And Capacities - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Always wear gloves and eye protection when
topping up brake fluid.
Store brake fluid only in the original closed
container and keep it out of the reach of chil-
dren. Comply with safety regulations when
handling brake fluid.
G
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
! Brake fluid corrodes paint, plastic and
rubber. If paint, plastic or rubber has come
into contact with brake fluid, rinse with
water immediately.
Only use brake fluids approved for Sprinter
vehicles. Always check for the identification
DOT 4 plus.
Information about approved brake fluids can
be found in the Maintenance Booklet or
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop.
Service product:
brake fluid
Product name/ Intac B026E
number
Boiling point: 500 ‡
R
(260 †)
Wet boiling point:
R
356 ‡ (180 †)
MB Sheet No. 331.0
Maintenance 2 years
interval
Have the brake fluid renewed every 2
i
years at a qualified specialist workshop.

Service products and capacities

There is usually a notice in the engine com-
partment to remind you when the next
brake fluid change is due.
Coolant
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
! Take care not to spill any coolant on pain-
ted surfaces. You could otherwise damage
the paintwork.
When handling, storing and disposing of cool-
ant and antifreeze, please observe the rele-
vant regulations and the safety notes in the
"Service products and capacities" section
( page 318).
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Coolant additive with antifreeze
requirements
! Use only approved antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor that complies with MB Specifica-
tion for Service Products, Sheet Number
325. Using other, non-approved anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitors may cause
damage to the coolant system and reduce
the engine's service life.
Coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor. It performs the following
tasks:
corrosion protection
R
antifreeze protection
R
raises the boiling point
R
When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and corrosion protection. Coolant
325
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