Where can I buy Mercedes DEF?
You may purchase DEF products in many gas stations, auto parts stores, or even Wal-Mart. Most DEF tanks for a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van are about 6.6 gallons. You can get a 2.5 gallon refill tank of DEF for about $12.00, which is approximately $4.80 per gallon.
Do Sprinter vans need DEF fluid?
Along with oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and fuel, modern diesel engines also need DEF to run properly. All North American Sprinters built after 2010 have DEF tanks. DEF helps with emissions control and the computer in your van will stop you from driving if it detects an empty DEF tank.
How often do you add BlueTEC?
Typical consumption is around a litre of AdBlue every 600 miles. But it could be as high as a litre every 350 miles. Tank size varies too, so you could need to refill somewhere between 3,000 and 12,000 miles depending on the car and your driving style.
What does Def mean on a Sprinter van?
All North American Sprinters built after 2010 have DEF tanks. DEF helps with emissions control and the computer in your van will stop you from driving if it detects an empty DEF tank.
What kind of fluid does a sprinter use?
What does Def mean on a diesel van?
DEF helps with emissions control and the computer in your van will stop you from driving if it detects an empty DEF tank. But don’t panic if the DEF light on your dash comes on. You’ve got plenty of time to fill up. So, what is DEF, why does your engine need it, and what’s the best way to fill the DEF tank? What is DEF?
Where is the DEF tank filler on a sprinter?
The DEF tank fill is under the hood. DEF tank filler location – left hand side of the engine bay when looking from the front The blue cap has a small funnel area around it to catch any stray DEF. DEF tank filler has a protective collector around it. You don’t want DEF loose in the engine compartment.
All North American Sprinters built after 2010 have DEF tanks. DEF helps with emissions control and the computer in your van will stop you from driving if it detects an empty DEF tank.
Are there any continuous Def problems with Mercedes Sprinters?
Each of them have been the shop multiple times for the same problems. Chk Eng/Chk DEF/10 Starts Remaining. Mercedes and Freightliner can not seem to solve the problems. They just throw parts at the problem and send you on your merry way, only to have the same problem occur a day/week/month later.
The DEF tank fill is under the hood. DEF tank filler location – left hand side of the engine bay when looking from the front The blue cap has a small funnel area around it to catch any stray DEF. DEF tank filler has a protective collector around it. You don’t want DEF loose in the engine compartment.
Is the 2015 MB sprinter a Class B RV?
I recently bought a 2015 MB Sprinter 2500 pass van with the intent of converting it to a class B rv. 1 week after purchase, low DEF warning. I bought DEF from AutoZone, they said it’s approved for MB Sprinters.