What kind of fluid does a sprinter use?
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.
When does the Def warning light come on in a sprinter?
Description: The yellow Mercedes Sprinter DEF – diesel exhaust fluid warning light comes on with the engine running when the exhaust gas aftertreatment system has malfunctioned or the level of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is running low.
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.
Why does my Mercedes Sprinter have a yellow warning light?
The yellow Mercedes Sprinter DEF – diesel exhaust fluid warning light comes on with the engine running when the exhaust gas aftertreatment system has malfunctioned or the level of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is running low.
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.
Description: The yellow Mercedes Sprinter DEF – diesel exhaust fluid warning light comes on with the engine running when the exhaust gas aftertreatment system has malfunctioned or the level of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is running low.
The yellow Mercedes Sprinter DEF – diesel exhaust fluid warning light comes on with the engine running when the exhaust gas aftertreatment system has malfunctioned or the level of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is running low.
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.
Can a Mercedes Sprinter run out of Def?
Ran out of def in a sprinter refillled and still won't start – Answered by a verified Mercedes Mechanic We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Ran out of def in a sprinter refillled and still won’t start – Answered by a verified Mercedes Mechanic We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Is the Mercedes Sprinter refillled still wont start?
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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.
When to add 5 gallons to AD blue Def fluid?
One DIY recommendation is to add 5 gallons from bulk 2.5 gallon bottles at/over 10K miles before you get that low/reserve light – the light otherwide will normally happen somewhere around 13.5K-14.5K miles. A 5 gallon fill at 10K will be more than sufficient, you want to avoid a overfill so take care on the last part of that 5 gallon fill.
What should I do if my Mercedes Sprinter Def goes to 0?
Mercedes Mechanic: Lou Palomino, Mercedes Technician replied 5 years ago Ok then the only thing you can do is 1 of 2 things. Call your local dealer and see if they will do a roadside assistance out to your place to reset the level sensor Have it towed to a dealer to reset the level sensor. those are the only 2 options.
One DIY recommendation is to add 5 gallons from bulk 2.5 gallon bottles at/over 10K miles before you get that low/reserve light – the light otherwide will normally happen somewhere around 13.5K-14.5K miles. A 5 gallon fill at 10K will be more than sufficient, you want to avoid a overfill so take care on the last part of that 5 gallon fill.