2008 DODGE SPRINTER engine

325 Operation
Engine compartment
4
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*
\1
Press the button on the instru-
ment cluster (
\2
page 142).
\1
The following message is displayed
for the duration of the measurement
process:N
Engine oil level Measuring
in progress
The following messages may be dis-
played:NEngine oil
level OK
\1
Do not add oil.
Engine oil
Add
1.0 quart
\1
Add the amount of
oil shown
(\2
page 328).
\1
Check the engine oil
level again after a
few minutes.
Engine oil
Add
1.5 quartsEngine oil
Add
2.0 quarts
Engine oil
level Re-
duce oil
level
\1
The engine oil level is
too high. Have the oil
siphoned off.
Eng. oil
lev. Turn
ignition
on for lev-
el
\1
Switch on the igni-
tion (
\2
page 111).
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326 OperationEngine compartment
4
Checking the engine oil level with the
dipstickWhen the oil is being checked, the vehi-
cle must\4
be at normal operating temperature
\4
be standing level
\4
have been standing with the engine
switched off for at least five minutes
Observe
wait. pe-
riod
\1
Carry out another
measurement after
approximately 5 min-
utes when the en-
gine is at normal
operating tempera-
ture.
\1
Carry out another
measurement after
approximately
30 minutes when the
engine has cooled
down.
N
Engine oil
level Not
when eng.
running
\1
Switch off the engine
and wait for approxi-
mately 5 minutes if
the engine is at nor-
mal operating tem-
perature.
iEngine oil level display:\4
quart(s)
in USA only
\4
liter(s)
in Canada only
N
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327 Operation
Engine compartment
4
Diesel engine
1Engine oil filler neck
2Engine oil dipstickGasoline engine
1Engine oil filler neck
2Engine oil dipstick
\1
Pull out dipstick
2
.
\1
Wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.
\1
Insert it into the dipstick tube as far
as the stop and pull it back out.iThe difference in the quantity of oil
between the upper and lower marks
on the dipstick is approx.\4
2 US qts (2 l) in vehicles with die-
sel engines
\4
3 US qts (3 l) in vehicles with gas-
oline engines
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328 OperationEngine compartment
4
3
Engine oil dipstick
\1
Check the engine oil level.
The oil level is correct if the oil is be-
tween the lower
min
and upper
max

marks on the dipstick.
\1
Add engine oil if necessary
(\2
page 328).
Adding engine oilFor specifications of engine oils see
"Service products and capacities"
(\2
page 604).
\1
Unscrew the cap on engine oil filler
neck
1
.
Make sure that you only fill the en-
gine oil as far as the upper
max

mark.
\1
Unscrew the cap on filler neck
1
. N18.00-2041-31
!
CAUTION
Have any excess engine oil drained
or siphoned off at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. Otherwise, the en-
gine or catalytic converter could be
damaged.
The alternator is underneath the en-
gine oil filler neck. For this reason,
add the engine oil carefully. There is
a risk of damage to the alternator
from engine oil dripping down.
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329 Operation
Engine compartment
4
The expansion tank is in the engine com-
partment. Only add coolant with the ve-
hicle standing on a level surface and
with the engine switched off. The cool-
ant temperature must have dropped be-
low 122 °F (50 °C).
1Coolant tank cap
2Brake fluid reservoir cap
3Windshield washer reservoir cap
Environmental note
H
Wh en addi n g o i l, ta ke c ar e n ot t o s pi ll a n y.
No engine oil must be allowed to enter
sewage systems, surface water, ground
water or soil.
You would otherwise be damaging the en-
vironment.
Dispose of engine oil in an environmental-
ly responsible manner. Comply with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Coolant
N20.30-2063-31
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330 OperationEngine compartment
4
\1
Slowly unscrew cap
1
counter-
clockwise to reduce excess pres-
sure.
\1
Continue turning the cap and remove
it.
\1
Add coolant as far as the MAX mark.
\1
Twist cap
1
back on.
For coolant specifications, see "Service
products and capacities" (
\2
page 604).
Warning
G
When opening the coolant expansion tank
there is a risk of scalding from hot coolant
spraying out. The cooling system and the
coolant expansion tank are pressurized
when the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
Wear gloves and eye protection. Only
open the coolant expansion tank when
the coolant temperature is less than
122 °F (50 °C).
Warning
G
Coolant contains glycol and is therefore
toxic. Do not swallow coolant. Consult a
doctor immediately if any coolant is swal-
lowed.
Do not allow coolant to come into contact
with your skin, eyes or clothing. In the
event of contact with the eyes, rinse them
thoroughly with clean water. Clean skin
and clothes immediately with soap and
water. Change out of soiled clothing with-
out delay.
!
CAUTION
Check the cooling and heating sys-
tems regularly for leaks. If a large
quantity of coolant is lost, have the
cause traced and rectified at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
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331 Operation
Engine compartment
4
The reservoir is in the engine compart-
ment. Check the brake fluid level:\4
regularly, e.g. weekly or when refuel-
ing
\4
only with the vehicle standing on a
level surface and with the engine
switched off
1Coolant tank cap
2Brake fluid reservoir cap
3Windshield washer reservoir capThe brake fluid level must be between
the MIN and MAX marks.
Brake fluid
N20.30-2063-31
iThere is usually a notice in the engine
compartment to remind you when
the next brake fluid change is due.
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332 OperationEngine compartment
4
!
CAUTION
Brake fluid corrodes paintwork. If
brake fluid comes into contact with
the paintwork, immediately rinse
with water.
If the brake fluid does not reach the
MIN mark, the vehicle’s hydraulic
system could be malfunctioning. Do
not add brake fluid under any cir-
cumstances. This will not solve the
problem.
Do not drive any further.
Have the system checked immediate-
ly at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
G
Brake fluid is hazardous to health. Do not
swallow brake fluid. Consult a doctor im-
mediately if any brake fluid is swallowed.Brake fluid must not come into contact
with the skin, eyes or clothing. Wash af-
fected areas with plenty of clean water
and consult a doctor immediately if nec-
essary.You should always wear eye pro-
tection and gloves when you are adding
brake fluid.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Only store brake fluid in its closed original
container and keep out of the reach of
children. Comply with safety regulations
when handling brake fluid.
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