2006 DODGE SPRINTER oil level

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The following checks should be performed at regular
intervals (for example once a week or each time the
vehicle is refueled):
 Windshield washer system/headlamp cleaning
system (optional) – washer system fluid reservoir.
 Air strainer, in vehicles with an air strainer element
maintenance indicator (optional equipment).
 Engine oil level.
 Checking ribbed V-belt.
 Hydraulic brake system, clutch mechanism fluid
level.
 Coolant level.
 Tire and spare wheel condition and pressures of the
same. For more information, refer to "Wheels and
Tires".
 Spare wheel location.
 Vehicle lighting.Windshield Washer System Fluid Reservoir
1. Washer system fluid reservoir
When topping off, add windshield washer fluid ("S"
for summer or "W" for winter) to the water.
Capacity of fluid reservoir (1): about 7.4 US qt (7 liters).

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published viscosity charts.Engine Oil Level
1. Oil dipstick
2. Oil filler neck

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Check the engine oil level at regular intervals with the
vehicle standing on a level surface.
 Check engine oil level about 5 minutes after
stopping the engine, which should have reached its
regular operating temperature. The normal
operating temperature should have been reached
and maintained for some time.
 Wipe the dipstick clean with a lint-free cloth before
checking.
The engine oil level must be between the
lower (MIN) and upper (MAX) marks on
the dipstick.
Add engine oil only up to the MAX mark.
Excess oil must be drained or siphoned off.Ribbed V-Belt
The ribbed V-belt drives the accessories, such as
generator, coolant pump and hydraulic steering pump.
The ribbed V-belt is automatically kept tensioned.
Check the state of the ribbed V-belt regularly, such as
at every engine oil level check.
The belt must not be damaged, worn, oiled or glazed.
There must be no cracks in the belt running surface.
Replace damaged belts.

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Hydraulic Brake System, Clutch Mechanism Fluid
Level
1. Brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks in the reservoir (1).
If the brake fluid is below the MIN mark, there may be
a fault in the hydraulic system. Have the system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.Brake fluid
Refer to the "Recommended Fluids" chart later in this
section for recommended brake fluids.
In the course of its service life, the boiling point of the
brake fluid will fall due to the continuous absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere.
If the brakes are placed under heavy loads (e.g., on
steep hills) bubbles of steam can then form in the brake
system.
This will adversely affect the brakes' effectiveness.
Engine Cooling System
The use of aluminum components in Sprinter engines
requires that anticorrosive/antifreeze specifically
formulated to protect aluminum parts be used. The
factory approved Service Products are suitable for
Sprinter engines and can be mixed with the original
anticorrosion/antifreeze filled in at factory.
Cooling system design and anticorrosion/antifreeze
agent used stipulate the replacement interval for the
coolant solution in your vehicle. Please observe the
replacement interval specified in the Service Booklet
for your vehicle.

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MAINTENANCE - WITH ASSYST MAINTENANCE
COMPUTER
ASSYST provides you with information on the best
possible timing for maintenance work.
When the next maintenance service is due, this will be
indicated in the multi-function display with the
symbol
9 Oil service and fuel filter replacement
9 Maintenance service - displayed in km/miles
or days.
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If the display shows the number of days, the symbol
È will also appear in the multi-function display.
You should have the maintenance performed within
the stated period/distance.
The service indicator will be reset by your Sprinter
Dealer after an oil service and/or maintenance service
has been performed.REGULAR CHECK-UPS
To maintain the safe operation of your vehicle, it is
recommended that you perform the following tasks on
a regular basis (i.e., weekly or whenever the vehicle is
refueled). Check:
 Engine oil level
 Brake system, clutch mechanism – fluid level
 Battery – acid level
 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning
system – fluid level
 Mechanical assemblies (e. g. ,engine, transmission,
etc.) – check for leaks
 Condition of tires and tire pressures
 All exterior lights

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SCOPE OF WORK FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Oil Service
Oil change
Engine:
Oil change and filter replacement
Check fluid levels of the following system, refill as
necessary.
If fluid is lost, trace and eliminate cause – as a separate
order.
Power-assisted steering
Lubrication work:
Trailer tow hitch (original equipment)
Maintenance
ASSYST maintenance computer resetFunction check
Signalling system,
warning and indicator lamps
Headlamps, exterior lighting
Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system
Check for leaks and damage.
Check for abrasion points and ensure that
lines are correctly routed!
All assemblies:
Engine, transmission, transfer case, front axle, rear
axle, steering, power steering pump
All lines and hoses, sensor cables
Rubber boots on front axle drive shafts,
rubber boots on front axle suspension ball joints, shock
absorbers

320 INDEX
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Comfortseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Comfortseat (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Compartments in Front Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Constant RPMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Consumer Assistance
Be Reasonable with Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Prepare a List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Prepare for the Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Coolant, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Cooling System, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
DDe-Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Dehumidification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
De-Icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Diesel Fuels for Use at Very Low Temperatures . . 211Direction of Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Displaying Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Doors
Front Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Rear Cargo Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Draining Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . 214
Driver’s Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Driving Safety Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
EElectric Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Electrical Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 281
Fuse, Relay, and Diode Assignments - Optional
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Relay Assignment, Standard Equipment . . . . . . 281
Standard Fuse and Relay Equipment. . . . . . . . . . 277
Electrical Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Electronic Brake Force Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Electronic Brake Force Distribution Lamp . . . . . . . . 160
Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Emission Label, Vehicle/Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Emission Related Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Emissions Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Engine Break-in Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Engine Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Engine Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Engine Oil Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Indicator in Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Engine Oil Level - Display in Instrument Cluster . 114
Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Engine oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Engine Speed, Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Engine, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Exhaust Gas, Inhalation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 228
FFax Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Fog Lamp Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Folding Seat at Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Front Seat Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Bleeding the Diesel Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Diesel Fuels for Use at Very Low Temperatures 211
Draining Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . 214
Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Fuse, Relay, and Diode Assignments - Optional
Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Fuses, Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
GGear Selector Lever Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Lockable Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87