2008 DODGE SPRINTER oil

312 OperationDriving tips
4
You will find information about the
speed limit for your tires under “Tires
and wheels” in this section
(\2
page 383).
Check regularly, e.g. weekly or when re-
fueling:
\4
the vehicle lighting
\4
the condition of the tires
(\2
page 346) and the tire pressures
(
\2
page 361)
\4
the engine oil level (
\2
page 322)
\4
the brake fluid level (
\2
page 331)
\4
the fluid level in the windshield wash-
er system / headlamp cleaning sys-
tem reservoir (
\2
page 333)
\4
the contamination level of the rear
air-conditioning air cleaner
(\2
page 414)
Your vehicle is equipped with monolith-
ic-type catalytic converters, an impor-
tant element in conjunction with the
oxygen sensors to achieve substantial
control of the pollutants in the exhaust
emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper
operating condition by following our rec-
ommended maintenance instructions as
outlined in your Service Booklet.
Warning
G
Exceeding the permissible maximum
speed can cause tire damage, which
could lead to loss of control of the vehi-
cle.
As the driver, you must find out about the
maximum speed of the vehicle and the re-
sulting permissible maximum speed of
the tires (tire and tire pressure).
Never exceed the speed limit for your
tires under any circumstances
(\2page 383).
Regular checks
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)
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320 OperationEngine compartment
4
Closing
Warning
G
Engine parts may be hot and can rotate.
There is a risk of injury if the hood is open
and the engine is running.
Only open the hood when the engine has
stopped and cooled down.
Warning
G
The engine has an electronic ignition sys-
tem which carries a high voltage. For this
reason, you must never touch the ignition
system components (ignition coil, test
socket) while:
\4the engine is running
\4the engine is being started
\4the key is in position2 in the ignition
lock and the engine is being cranked
by hand
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become
trapped as you close the hood.
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322 OperationEngine compartment
4
Mechanical elements and the lubricants
used for them must be carefully
matched.
For this reason, only brands tested and
approved by the manufacturer should be
used. Please contact your Sprinter Deal-
er to obtain the necessary information.
No lubricant additives should be used.
The use of such additives could affect
your warranty rights. Information is
available from any authorized Sprinter
Dealer.For specifications of engine oils, coolant
and brake fluid, see "Service products
and capacities" (
\2
page 604) and con-
tact your authorized Sprinter Dealer.The vehicle consumes a maximum of
1 US qt (1.0 l) oil per 620 miles
(1000 km), depending on your driving
style.
Engine oil consumption may even be
higher if:
\4
the vehicle is new
\4
you mainly operate the vehicle under
arduous operating conditions
\4
you often drive at high engine
speeds
The engine oil consumption can only be
judged after a lengthy distance has been
covered.
Service products
Warning
G
If handled incorrectly, service products
can constitute a health risk for people and
an environmental hazard.
Always observe relevant guidelines for
handling, storing and disposing of service
products.
Engine oil
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323 Operation
Engine compartment
4
Check the engine oil level on a regular ba-
sis, for example weekly or each time you re-
fuel.Checking the engine oil level in the
displayIn vehicles with diesel engines, you can
view the engine oil level in the display.When the oil is being checked, the vehi-
cle must
\4
be standing level
\4
be at normal operating temperature
\4
have been standing with the engine
switched off for at least five minutes
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
The display is activated.
iIf the oil level exceeds the maximum
level several times during operation,
have the malfunction rectified imme-
diately at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
iIf no oil level reading is shown again,
check the engine oil level with the dip-
stick.
Have the engine oil level display
checked at an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
!
CAUTION
Have any excess oil drained or si-
phoned off at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. Otherwise, the engine or cat-
alytic converter could be damaged.
iIf at extremely low temperatures no
engine oil level is displayed after 5
minutes, wait a further 5 minutes be-
fore repeating the engine oil level
check.
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324 OperationEngine compartment
4
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons
\1
Press the menu button on the in-
strument cluster repeatedly until you
see the
P
symbol in the display.
The
--:--
display flashes during the
measurement process.The following messages may be dis-
played:
POK
\1
Do not add oil.
-1.0 qt
\1
Add the amount of
oil shown
(\2
page 328).
-1.5 qts-2.0 qtsHI
\1
The engine oil level
is too high. Have
the oil siphoned off.
iEngine oil level display:\4
qt in USA only
\4
l in Canada only
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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).
N
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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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