2008 DODGE SPRINTER technical data

621 *Technical data
Service products and capacities
6
CapacitiesVehicle
Engine with
oil filter
Tank
Cooling
system
Windshield washer /
headlamp cleaning
system
Engine oil
Capacity
Including
reserve fuel
Coolant
1
1 Whenever the coolant is replaced, a concentration of 50% by volume of corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze should be maintained. This provides antifreeze pro-
tection down to -34,6 °F (-37 °C). Do not exceed a concentration of 55% by volume (antifreeze protection down to approximately -49 °F (-45 °C)), as the
heat dissipation properties deteriorate at higher concentrations. Observe the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, Sheet 325.
Water with MB windshield
washer fluid
2500 CRD, 3500 CRD
13.21 US qt.
(12.5 l)
25.0 US gal
(100 l)
2
2 Including a reserve of 5.3 US gal (20 l).
5.3 US gal
(20 l)
10.75 US qt.
(10.0 l)
approx. 7.40 US qt. (7.0 l)
2500, 3500
10.04 US qt.
(9.5 l)
25.0 US gal
(100 l)
2
5.3 US gal
(20 l)
7.40 US qt.
(7.0 l)
approx. 7.40 US qt. (7.0 l)
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622 *Technical dataService products and capacities
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The vehicle will use more fuel than usual
in the following conditions:\4
at very low temperatures
\4
in urban traffic
\4
on short trips
\4
when towing a trailer
\4
when driving with a heavy load
\4
in mountainous terrain
Fuel consumptionEnvironmental note
H
A vehicle’s CO
2 emissions and fuel con-
sumption depend on:
\4efficient use of fuel by the engine
\4the style of driving adopted
\4other non-technical factors such as
environmental influences or road con-
ditions
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623 *Technical data
Rims and tires
6
\3 Rims and tires
!
CAUTION
Only use tires which have been test-
ed and approved for your Sprinter ve-
hicle by the vehicle manufacturer.
Tires approved by the vehicle manu-
facturer are developed to provide the
best possible performance in con-
junction with the driving safety sys-
tems on your Sprinter vehicle such as
ABS, BAS, ASR or ESP
®.
Using tires other than those ap-
proved by the vehicle manufacturer
may result in damage that is not cov-
ered by the Sprinter vehicle warran-
ty.
Using tires other than those ap-
proved by the vehicle manufacturer
can have detrimental effects, such as
poor handling characteristics
increased noise
increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not ap-
proved by the vehicle manufacturer
may, under load, exhibit dimensional
variations and different tire deforma-
tion characteristics that could cause
them to come into contact with the
vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to
the tires or the vehicle may be the re-
sult.
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624 *Technical dataRims and tires
6
Warning
G
Loose wheel nuts or bolts could cause the
vehicle to lose a wheel while it is in mo-
tion. This would jeopardize the operating
and road safety of the vehicle. You could
lose control of the vehicle as a result,
cause an accident an injure yourself or
others.If a wheel was replaced or new wheel nuts
are used, the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
must be retightened to the specified tight-
ening torque after 30 miles (50 km).
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
If new or repainted wheels are mounted,
the wheel bolts or wheel nuts must be re-
tightened again to the specified tighten-
ing torque after approximately 600 to
3000 miles (about 1000 to 5000 km).
iFurther information on tires and rims
is available at any authorized Sprint-
er Dealer.
A placard with the recommended
cold tire inflation pressure is located
on the driver’s door B-pillar
(\2
page 354).
In addition to the placard also con-
sult the tire inflation pressure table
(
\2
page 628).
The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires.
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625 *Technical data
Rims and tires
6
Vehicle Model Type
2500
3500
Rims (steel)
6.5 J x 16
5.5 J x 16
Rims (light alloy)
6.5 J x 16
–
Wheel offset
2.13 in (54 mm)
–
Half dual spacing
4.82 in (122.5 mm)
Wheel fixture
Wheel bolts
Wheel nuts
Tightening torque (steel wheel)
177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
Tightening torque (light-alloy wheel)
133 lb-ft (180 Nm)
-
Summer tires
–
–
All-season tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
LT 245/75 R16 120/116N
LT 215/85 R16 115/112N
LT 215/85 R16 115/112Q
Winter tires
2
2Radial-ply tires
LT 245/75 R16 120/116N M+S
.
LT 215/85 R16 115/112N M+S
.
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626 *Technical dataTire inflation pressure
6
\3 Tire inflation pressureObserve the information on recom-
mended tire inflation pressure in the
“Operation” section (
\2
page 361).
The following table lists the recommen-
ded cold tire inflation pressures for all
load conditions up to the maximum per-
missible weight limits (GAWR). The tire
inflation pressures listed apply to the ti-
res installed as original equipment.
iIn addition to the following table the
recommended cold tire inflation
pressures are listed on a placard lo-
cated on the driver’s door B-pillar
(\2
page 354).
Warning
G
Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
sures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel econo-
my, and are more likely to fail from being
overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stop-
ping distance, and result in sudden defla-
tion (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.
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627 *Technical data
Tire inflation pressure
6
Set the correct tire pressure before
loading the vehicle. If the vehicle has
been loaded, check the tire pressures
and correct them if necessary.
The tires can be considered cold if the
vehicle has been parked for at least
3 hours or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) at an ambient temperature of
approximately 68 °F (20 °C).
Keeping the tires properly inflated pro-
vides the best handling, tread life and
riding comfort.
Tire temperature and tire inflation pres-
sure are also increased while driving, de-
pending on the driving speed and the
tire load.Tire inflation pressure changes by ap-
proximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18 °F
(10 °C) of air temperature change. Keep
this in mind when checking tire inflation
pressure where the temperature is dif-
ferent from the outside temperature.
For example:
If the inside temperature is 68 °F
(20 °C) and the outside temperature is
32 °F (0 °C) then the cold tire inflation
pressure should be increased by 3 psi
(0.2 bar), which equals 1.5 psi (0.1 bar)
for every 18 °F (10 °C) for this outside
temperature condition.Check tire inflation pressures more of-
ten if subject to a wide range of outdoor
temperatures, as tire inflation pressures
vary with temperature changes.
!
CAUTION
The pressure difference between the
tires on a single axle should not ex-
ceed 1.5psi (10kPa).
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628 *Technical dataTire inflation pressure
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Tire
Permissible axle loads (see certification label)Front axle
Rear axle
3970 lbs
(1801 kg)
4080 lbs
(1851 kg)
4410 lbs
(2000 kg)*
5360 lbs
(2431 kg)
7060 lbs
(3202 kg)
7720 lbs
(3502 kg)
LT 215/85 R 16
115/112 N
—
55 psi (3.8 bar)
61 psi (4.2 bar)
—
55 psi (3.8 bar)
61 psi (4.2 bar)
LT 215/85 R 16
115/112 Q
—
55 psi (3.8 bar)
61 psi (4.2 bar)
—
55 psi (3.8 bar)
61 psi (4.2
bar=)
LT 245/75 R 16
120/116 L
47 psi (3.2 bar)
—
—
70 psi (4.8 bar)
—
—
LT 245/75 R 16
120/116 N
47 psi (3.2 bar)
—
—
70 psi (4.8 bar)
—
—
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