How much DEF fluid does a sprinter use?
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. So, it will take about $31.00 to completely fill up a DEF tank in a Sprinter Van.
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.
What happens if you run out of Def in a sprinter?
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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.
Is the Mercedes Sprinter refillled still wont start?
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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 did I run out of Def in a sprinter?
Some how got a hold of some hello, I have a sprinter 2500 yr 2011. Some how got a hold of some bad def. Put about 2 gals of the crap in, and got a check def system code P2bad, and P2ba9. Within 20 miles of filling def.
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 there a problem with my sprinter tank?
It has nothing to do with putting the wrong thing in the Def tank. It’s a problem for a number of people even single owners driving their own sprinter. It has nothing to do with putting the wrong thing in the Def tank. It’s a problem for a number of people even single owners driving their own sprinter.