How do you change the fuel filter on a sprinter?
1) remove the air filter housing. This requires 5 steps: 1) use a flat head screw driver to pop up the air vent on the 2 plastic connectors.
What kind of engine does a Mercedes Sprinter have?
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter comes available with the choice of both diesel and gasoline engines. When equipped with a diesel engine, it is more susceptible than the gasoline variation to getting water mixed with the fuel, whether it be in the gas tank, fuel filter, or in the fuel lines themselves.
What to do when the fuel tank drains on a sprinter?
Remove the fuel tank and drain it completely, or bring it to a Sprinter mechanic. If you have any questions about what to do when your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Water In Fuel warning light comes on, or Sprinter maintenance in general, contact us today at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead.
Where is the drain plug on a Mercedes Sprinter?
You will then find the fuel filter on the right size of the engine (your right when facing the open hood). On the fuel filter is a drain plug. Simply unscrew the drain plug and then unscrew the top of the oil filter partially to allow air to push the water out of the filter.
1) remove the air filter housing. This requires 5 steps: 1) use a flat head screw driver to pop up the air vent on the 2 plastic connectors.
Why does my Mercedes Sprinter break down in South America?
There are stories of Sprinters (as well as Mercedes G-class and VW Crafter) overlanders breaking down in South America due to a bad combination of high-sulfur fuel and high altitude. The problem is almost entirely related to the diesel particulate filter, which clogs up and puts the car into limp-home mode, as you probably know.
Can a fuel filter be lifted out of a van?
You should now be able to lift the fuel filter out of its housing (there is a hose in the way but you should be able to get past it pretty easily).
Why does my sprinter go into limp home mode?
The problem is almost entirely related to the diesel particulate filter, which clogs up and puts the car into limp-home mode, as you probably know. 1) In Mexico, you see plenty of Sprinters everywhere and Mercedes commercial vehicle service is widely available.
Can you drain fuel filter with windshield wiper hose?
Since it’s equally inaccessible either way, you can remove that connector. If you ever have an issue with fuel quality, you can just attach a windshield wiper hose to the plastic connector on top of the fuel filter and drain the content of the fuel filter more easily.
You should now be able to lift the fuel filter out of its housing (there is a hose in the way but you should be able to get past it pretty easily).
When to change fuel filter on Dodge Sprinter?
This was a 2007 sprinter fuel filter change, but the steps are VERY similar for all sprinters 2007 and newer regardless of if it’s a dodge sprinter, mercedes sprinter, or freightliner sprinter. A Sprinter Fuel Filter change is a simple job done by even the most inexperienced of amateur mechanics.
Since it’s equally inaccessible either way, you can remove that connector. If you ever have an issue with fuel quality, you can just attach a windshield wiper hose to the plastic connector on top of the fuel filter and drain the content of the fuel filter more easily.