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Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-10-29 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2019-2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500:

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2019-20232019-2023

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Fluid type and capacity can change by engine, drivetrain, and transmission. Verify the exact branch before filling anything. Once the spec is confirmed, use the supplies and purchase links below to build the full one-trip shopping list before you start the repair.

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Air Cond Compressor Oil
Air Cond Refrigerant— R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".
Automatic Transmission Fluid10.56 QTS. (9.99 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid— MB Brake Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Engine Coolant3.00 GALS. (11.35 L)
Engine Oil11.20 QTS. (10.59 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 Note: Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products). The lastes document from MB (year 2020) shows: 228.51, 229.31, 229.51 and 229.52 are approved for the 3.0L engine.
Fuel Tank22.00 GALS. (83.27 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid5.80 QTS. (5.48 L)
Notes
  • →For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
  • →Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products). The lastes document from MB (year 2020) shows: 228.51, 229.31, 229.51 and 229.52 are approved for the 3.0L engine.
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Fluid Extraction Pump

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Clean Shop Rags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this data from?
Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 use?
2019-2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500:
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500?
Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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Published by AllOEMManuals, founded by Lyndon Bedford, an automotive technician with 20 years of experience. He owned and operated a mechanic shop in Hurst, Texas from 2014 to 2022 and continues hands-on repair work.

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Last updated: 2026-10-29

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