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Fuel requirementsOnly use premium unleaded fuel:\4
The octane number (posted at the
pump) must be 91 min. It is an aver-
age of both the Research (R) octane
number and the Motor (M) octane
number: (R+M) / 2). This is also
known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygen-
ates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA
can be used provided the ratio of any
one of these oxygenates to gasoline
does not exceed 10%; MTBE not to
exceed 15%.The ratio of methanol to gasoline must
not exceed 3% plus additional cosol-
vents.
Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol
is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains
10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline,
can be used.
These blends must also meet all other
fuel requirements, such as resistance to
spark knock, boiling range, vapor pres-
sure, etc. Do not exceed an engine speed
of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded
with a light load, such as two persons
and no cargo.
Do not exceed
2/3 of maximum ac-
celerator pedal position if the vehicle
is fully loaded or operating in moun-
tainous terrain.
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Fuels for diesel engines Fuel requirements
Only use commercially available vehicu-
lar ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIE-
SEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM).
Chrysler Vans LLC USA now approves
the use of B5 bio diesel (standard diesel
with a maximum of up to 5% Bio diesel
content) in the Sprinter vehicle CRD die-
sel engine.
Information on diesel quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
!
CAUTION
The following may lead to increased
wear or engine damage:
\4
Using gasoline that does not
meet the specifications men-
tioned above
\4
The use of non-approved special
additives
!
CAUTION
Marine diesel fuel, Bio diesel fuel,
heating oil or the like must not be
used.
Do not blend diesel fuel with marine
diesel fuel, Bio diesel fuel or heating
oil. The use of such non-approved fu-
els or blending diesel fuel may result
in malfunction or cause engine dam-
age. Damage or malfunctions result-
ing from poor fuel quality or from
blending specific fuel additives are
not covered by the Sprinter warranty.
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Diesel fuels containing a higher percen-
tage of Bio diesel content will cause da-
mage to your engine and are not
approved.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
poor fuel quality are not covered by the
Sprinter vehicle Warranty.
!
CAUTION
As bio diesel can be refined from a va-
riety of raw materials resulting in
widely varying properties, the only ap-
proved bio diesel content is one that
meets ASTM D6751 specification. It
must also have the necessary oxida-
tion stability (min. 6h, proved with EN
14112 method) to prevent damages
to the system from deposits and/or
corrosion.
If the B5 Bio diesel blend is not suffi-
ciently labeled to clearly indicate that
it meets the above standards, do not
use it.
!
CAUTION
The exhaust aftertreatment device
(DPF) will be seriously damaged if
you use
\4
LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL
FUEL (500 ppm SULFUR MAXI-
MUM)
\4
any other diesel fuel with a sulfur
content of above 15 ppm
\4
any other diesel fuel with a Bio
diesel content of above 5%
\4
any other diesel fuel with a Bio
diesel content up to 5%, which
does not meet the above men-
tioned standards
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For more information on diesel fuels
contact your authorized Sprinter Dealer. Diesel fuels for use at very low tem-
peratures Only use commercially available vehicu-
lar ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL
(15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM).To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with
improved cold flow characteristics is of-
fered in the winter months. Check with
your fuel retailer.
At very low temperatures the fluidity of
No. 2 diesel fuel may become insuffi-
cient due to paraffin separation. For this
reason the vehicle comes equipped with
a fuel preheater. It permits trouble-free
engine operation to a temperature of ap-
proximately 14 °F (–10 °C).
At temperatures below 14 °F (–10 °C) a
certain quantity of fuel flow improver
may be added. These substances may
only be mixed within the vehicle’s fuel
tank.Engine power may drop according to the
proportion of fuel flow improver. For this
reason, keep the percentage of fuel flow
improver to the minimum necessitated
by the ambient temperature.
Adding kerosene to diesel fuel is not rec-
ommended even at low temperatures.
iCommercially available vehicular
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIE-
SEL FUEL may contain up to 5% bio
diesel. This proportion will not have
an effect on performance and wear.
!
CAUTION
Do not fill the tank with gasoline.
Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline
or kerosene. The fuel system and en-
gine will otherwise be damaged,
which is not covered by the Sprinter
vehicle warranty.
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Do not blend other specific fuel addi-
tives with diesel fuel except for fuel flow
improver. They only result in unneces-
sary cost, and may be harmful to the en-
gine operation.
Flow improversThe effectiveness of flow improvers can-
not be guaranteed with all fuels. Ob-
serve the mixing ratio and comply with
the handling instructions given from the
manufacturer.
Warning
G
Under no circumstances should gasoline
be mixed with diesel fuel.
Due to the high pressure and high temper-
ature in the injection system, there is a
risk of fire and explosion.In addition, there is a risk of engine damage.Always follow basic safety rules when
working with any combustible material.
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Coolants, lubricants, etc.
Service interval
Product name/product number
MB sheet
MS-No.
1
Air conditioningThe air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper
atmosphere.Refrigerant R-134a
—
Refrigerant R-134a
361.0
Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission fluid
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
MOPAR
® 05127382AB
Shell ATF 3403
Shell ATF 3353
236.10
236.12
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BrakesUse brake fluid approved for Chrysler Vans LLC standard MB 331.0 and/or Chrysler Vans LLC material standard MS-9971, brake
fluid certified to DOT 4 Plus standards, that also maintains a minimum dry boiling point (ERBP) of 500 °F (260 °C), a minimum wet
boiling point (WERBP) of 356 °F (180 °C) and a maximum viscosity of 1500 mm
2/s, conforming to FMVSS 116 and ISO 4925.
Brake fluid
2 years
2
Intac B026E Dry boiling point: 500°F
(260°C)
Wet boiling point: 356°F
(180°C)
MOPAR
® MS-9971 Part No. 04549625AC or
equivalent
331.0
9971
1 Chrysler Vans LLC Material Standard-No.
2 Over the course of a brake fluid’s service life, its boiling point falls due to the continuous absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. If the boiling point
of the brake fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when driving on long downhill stretches).
This has a detrimental effect on braking efficiency, which could increase the stopping distance. This increases the risk of an accident. Have the brake fluid
renewed every 2 years.
Service interval
Product name/product number
MB sheet
MS-No.
1
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Service interval
Product name/product number
MB sheet
MS-No.
1
Engine cooling system
Whenever the coolant is replaced, a concentration of 50% by volume of corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze should be maintained. This
provides antifreeze protection 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 dissi-
pation properties deteriorate at higher concentrations.
Observe the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, Sheet 325.Coolant, anticorrosion/
antifreeze fluid
1st interval:
15 years or
180,000 mi
(288,000 km)
2
Subsequent
intervals:
5 years or 90,000
mi (144,000 km)2
EURO Peak Coolant/Antifreeze
OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES
325.0
9769
Zerex G05, The Valvoline Company
325.0
Zerex G48, The Valvoline Company
325.0
Glysantin G05, BASF AG
MOPAR
® Part No. 05066386AA, or equivalent
325.0
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