2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER oil viscosity

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 242
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 271
Problem (malfunction) ...................1 20
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 18
Additives ........................................ 278
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 217
Display message ............................ 186
Filling capacity ............................... 278
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 278
Mixing ............................................ 278
Notes about oil grades ................... 277
Oil change ...................................... 278
Oil level (note) ............................... 216
Viscosity ........................................ 277
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ................................................. 151
Engine, jump-starting ....................... 238
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Display message ............................ 181
Important safety information ........... 55
Indicator lamp ................................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 190
Exhaust check ................................... 131
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
DEF level indicator ......................... 159
DEF reducing agent ....................... 275
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 275
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 184
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
Indicator lamp ....................... 193, 197
Malfunction ....................................1 84
Refilling DEF .................................. 126
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78 Eyegl
asses compartment
................. 201
F
Fire extinguisher............................... 238
First-aid kit ......................................... 237
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 263
General notes ................................ 262
Fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Fogged up-up windows
see Climate control
Folding seat ......................................... 74
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 271
Two-way radio ................................ 271
Front fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Front interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives (diesel) ........................... 274
Consumption information .............. 275
Consumption statistics .................. 171
Diesel at very low outside temper-atures ............................................ 274
Display message ............................ 185
Driving tips ....................................1 30
Fuel gauge ..................................... 159
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Quality (diesel) ............................... 274
Refueling ........................................ 124
Showing the range (on-board
computer with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 171
Showing the range (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 171
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 274
Fuel filter with water separator
draining ......................................... 220
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Fuel gauge ......................................... 159
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Index11

DEF supplyreservoir content
Tank content s
Diesel Exhaust Flui d(DEF)11
Approximately 4. 7US gal (18.0 l)
Engin eoil
General notes
!The bottles of th evarious engin eoil types
are marke dwit hACE A(Association des Con -
structeurs Européen sd'Automobiles )and/o r
AP I(America nPetroleum Institute )classifica-
tions. Only use approve dengin eoils that con-
form to th efollowing MB Specification sfo r
Service Products and th eprescribed ACE A
and/o rAP Iclassifications. Using engin eoils
of another qualit yis no tpermitte dand may
invalidat eth eNew Vehicl eLimited Warranty.
The use of other ,non-approve dengin eoils fo r
diesel engines can caus edamage to th edie-
sel particl efilte r(DPF).
Use only engin eoils that hav ebeen approve dfo r
your vehicl eaccordin gto th eMB Specification s
fo rService Products .
The MB Specification sfo rService Products are
vali dfo ryour vehicl e
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R228.51
R229.31
R229.51
R229.52 These are hig
hqualit yengin eoils whic hhav e a
positive effec ton :
Rengin ewear
Rfue lconsumption
Rexhaus tgas emission s
Multi-grade engin eoils of th eprescribed SA E
class (viscosity) may be used all year round ,tak -
in g th eoutside temperatures into account.
Engin eoil viscosit y
!If theSA Eviscosit yclass of th eengin eoil
used doe sno tcover th eoutside temperature
range in whic hyou are operatin gth evehicle,
it mus tbe changed in goo dtime, in particular
before th ecold season commences. Using an
engin eoil that doe sno thav eadequat etem-
perature characteristics can lead to engin e
damage.
The temperature range information of th eSA E
classification always refers to that of fresh oil.
The temperature characteristics of th eengin e
oil may deteriorate significantly due to agin g
in use, especially at low outside tempera-
tures.
We recommen dthat you chang eth eengin e
oil before th ecold season commences. Use
an approve dengin eoil of th especified SA E
class.
Engin eoil SA Eclassification
Viscosit yindicate sth eflo wcharacteristics of a
fluid. If an engin eoil has ahig hviscosity, this
means that it is thick ; alow viscosit ymeans that
it is thin .
Dependin gon th erespective outside tempera-
tures, select an engin eoil accordin gto SA E
classification (viscosity) .The table displays th e
11DEFaccordin gto IS O22241. Observ eMB Specification sfo rService Products ,Sheet 352.0.12If th equality grade is no tavailable fo rdiesel engines, you may also add engin eoils meeting th erequirements
of MB Sheet No. 228.5, 229. 3or 229.5. The quantity to be adde dis then limited to amaximum of 1qt (1 l).
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SAE classification to be used. The low temper-
ature characteristics of engine oils can notice-
ably deteriorate during operation, e.g. from
aging, soot and fuel accretion. For this reason,
regular oil changes using an approved engine oil
from the suitable SAE classification are urgently
recommended.
Additives
!Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Miscibility of engine oils
!Mixing oils reduces the benefits of using
high grade engine oils.
We recommend that you only add engine oil of
the same quality grade and SAE class as used
when the engine oil was last changed.
If, in exceptional cases, oil of the type in the
engine is not available, top up using another
approved mineral or synthetic engine oil.
If the quality grade is not available for diesel
engines, you may also add engine oils meeting
the requirements in MB Sheet Number 228.5,
229.3 or 229.5. The quantity to be added is then
limited to a maximum of 1 qt (1 l).
Engine oils are differentiated according to:
Rengine oil brand
Rquality grade (sheet number)
RSAE class (viscosity)
Subsequently have the engine oil changed at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Interval for oil change
The on-board computer automatically shows
the date for the next oil change as an event
message in the display.
Only by using engine oil with a particularly high
quality grade, e.g. according to Sheet Number
228.51 of the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Service Products, can the maximum interval for
oil change be achieved.
We recommend having the oil changed at a
qualified specialist workshop. Engine oil for diesel engines
Product name/number
See the Maintenance Booklet.
MB Sheet Number 228.51, 229.31, 229.51,
229.52
Capacities
!Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.
Oil change including oil filter
VehiclesEngine oil
4-cylinderApproximately
3 US gal (11.5 l)
6-cylinderApproximately
3.3 US gal (12.5 l)
Information about oil consumption
!If the vehicle is predominantly used for
short-distance driving, this could lead to a
malfunction in the automatic cleaning func-
tion for the diesel particle filter. As a result,
fuel may accumulate in the engine oil and
cause engine failure.
Therefore, if you mainly drive short distances,
you should drive on a highway or on rural
roads for 20 minutes every 310 miles
(500 km). This ensures sufficient regenera-
tion of the diesel particle filter.
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes a maximum of 1.0 qt (1.0 l)of engine oil
over a distance of 620 miles (1000 km).
Oil consumption may be higher if:
RThe vehicle is new.
RYou mainly operate the vehicle under arduous
operating conditions.
RYou frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Regular maintenance is one of the preconditions
for moderate rates of consumption.
You can only estimate the oil consumption after
you have driven a considerable distance.
Check the engine oil level on a regular basis, e.g.
weekly or each time you refuel (
Ypage 216).
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