Why is my sprinter burning oil?
The engine burning oil is one of the most common problems that a vehicle can encounter, particularly one with high mileage. If your Dodge Sprinter is burning oil it is typically caused by piston rings or valve guides.
What kind of oil do you put in a sprinter?
Use a torque wrench to tighten the Sprinter drain plug bolt to 30 Nm (22 ft-lb). Add engine oil. Sprinters use MB 229.52 spec oil but check your owner™s manual to be sure. You™ll need 12.5 quarts (‰ˆ 12.5 Liters) of this oil. Unscrew the oil filling spout cap.
Where is the engine oil cooler on a Mercedes Sprinter?
The engine oil cooler. The engine oil cooler on Sprinter and other Mercedes CDI engines through the range of commercials and passenger cars is a pancake aluminium pressed fin block, that sits directly behind the oil filter housing on the right side of the engine looking in.
What to do if you have an oil leak in your Mercedes Sprinter?
If you do find this to be the problem, replacement is quickest done by taking off the complete exhaust manifold/turbo as the return pipe is next to impossible to remove in situ. If the leak persists, then you need to wipe off the return pipe and look underneath with engine running.
How much does it cost to change an oil on a Mercedes Sprinter?
In addition to the complexity of the system, you now must deal with each dealership and their pricing for parts and services. Sprinters are serviced by Mercedes Benz dealerships across the country. An oil change can cost as little as $170 at one dealership to as much as $400 by many others.
What kind of oil does a Mercedes Sprinter use?
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.0L M274 L4 turbo gasoline models uses MB 229.5 oil spec. * The OM642 and OM651 Sprinter engines can use a variety of Mercedes-Benz MB engine oil specs.
Do you check oil level before doing oil change on sprinter?
This is the correct way to check the engine oil level when doing a Sprinter oil change, as it allows the engine oil to fully expand and the oil filter to fill up. This can prevents overfilling the engine oil. It’s also good to make sure your engine is warm before draining, as this allows for a more thorough draining.
What happens when oil is overfilled in a sprinter?
When overfilled, the excess oil expands and makes its way into the engine’s crankcase ventilation, breather hose and pcv valve system. This excess oil smog adulterates the air consumed by the engine. This oil adulterated air is then ingested by the engine and then exhausted by the engine.
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.