Is the OM642 a good engine?

Is the OM642 a good engine?

In general, the OM642 engine has proven to be quite reliable. But near a mileage of 100-150k miles, auxiliary engine systems start to fail. The first thing that starts to fail on this engine is the crankcase ventilation system. The pre-2010 OM642 engines often had oil leaks from the oil cooler.

How much oil does a Freightliner Sprinter take?

2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2.1L OM651 L4 turbo diesel oil fill capacity is 11.5 liters or 12.15 quarts. 2010-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3.0L OM642 V6 turbo diesel oil fill capacity is 12.5 liters or 13.2 quarts.

What kind of engine does the Mercedes OM642 have?

The OM642 V6 CDI/BlueTEC engine replaced the previous five- and six-cylinder OM647 and OM648 inline engines. This MB 3.0L diesel unit was offered as an engine option for many cars and vans produced by Mercedes-Benz as well as under the Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Freightliner brand.

Is there a tuner for a Mercedes Sprinter?

Tuning is available for Mercedes Sprinter, Freightliner, Dodge and Airstream Vans equipped with the 3.0L V6 Diesel Engine. RENNtech HHT (hand held tuner) allows you the unlimited ability to switch between tuned and stock ECU programming and requires no ECU removal!

Can you use MB 229.3 oil in a sprinter?

MB 229.3 oil specification should not be used in place of MB 229.5 spec. It’s also important not to overfill. Per the below charts, add 0.5 liter LESS oil than the called for Sprinter oil capacity. Then start the engine and run it until operating temperature is achieved (approx. 140 F).

What kind of oil does a sprinter 3500 use?

13 liters 5W-30 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 motor oil, oil filter, and hardware for 3.0L Diesel applications. Oil carries Formal Factory Approval for MB 229.51 and MB 229.52 required oil standards for OM642 engines. BLAU® Sprinter oil change kits consist of everything to perform the highest quality OM642 oil change.

When did Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 come out?

We bought the Sprinter 3500 brand new in 2016 with LTV RV Serentity motorhome. On our first extended vacation we have had 2 breakdowns. We travelled from Florida to Colorado for the first half of the trip and the engine blew an oil seal in Montrose, Colorado going up a long grade. Oil covered the engine and body of the vehicle.

How big is the oil tank on a sprinter?

2007-2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3.0L OM642 V6 turbo diesel oil fill capacity is 12.5 liters or 13.2 quarts. 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2.1L OM651 L4 turbo diesel oil fill capacity is 11.5 liters or 12.15 quarts.

Where does DaimlerChrysler make the Mercedes Sprinter?

The product was launched and supported by DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC, a small division based in Huntersville, North Carolina. Key individuals from DaimlerChrysler Commercial Vehicle Division and Freightliner Trucks were selected to spearhead the effort and made up the bulk of the division.

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