How much oil does a 2008 Mercedes Sprinter take?
2007-2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3.5L M272 V6 gasoline oil fill capacity is 9.5 liters or 10.0 quarts. 2007-2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3.0L OM642 V6 turbo diesel oil fill capacity is 12.5 liters or 13.2 quarts.
What kind of oil does a Mercedes Benz Sprinter use?
Complete kit comes with a new OEM Mercedes-Benz oil filter, new oil drain plug gasket and *enough Mercedes-Benz Formula 5W-30 oil (made by Mobile 1) for 1 oil change. This oil is low ash Mercedes-Benz recommended oil for Sprinter diesel engines, Spec. 229.52 which is safe for your diesel particulate filter (DPF).
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.
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.
When do you change the oil in a sprinter?
When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your Sprinter 2500 and that the filter is being changed too. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your Sprinter 2500 for potential trouble spots.
Where is the oil filter on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Sprinter 2500. For most Mercedes-Benzs, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand.
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.
What kind of oil does a Mercedes OM642 sprinter use?
Mercedes recommends the following oil spec for your V6 OM642 Engine with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) MB228.51 MB229.31 MB229.51 MB229.52