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Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 Van Crew Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 Van Crew. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

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2024 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 Van Crew:

GenerationYearsTop spec
20242024
2023202310.56 QTS. (9.99 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
2020-20222020-2022

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Air Cond Compressor Oil
Automatic Transmission Fluid9.50 QTS. (8.99 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.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid5.80 GALS. (21.95 L) — DEF according to ISO 22241. Observe MB Specifications for Service product, Sheet No. 352.0
Engine Coolant
Engine Oil10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) — MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 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
  • →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.
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.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid5.80 GALS. (21.95 L) — DEF according to ISO 22241. Observe MB Specifications for Service product, Sheet No. 352.0
Engine Coolant (Gas)3.00 GALS. (11.35 L) Note: All fluid capacities are approximate.
Engine Oil (Gas)11.10 QTS. (10.5 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)
Engine Coolant (Diesel)2.50 GALS. (9.46 L) Note: All fluid capacities are approximate.
Engine Oil (Diesel)10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) — MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 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.
Notes
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
  • →All fluid capacities are approximate.
  • →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.

2020-2022

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2.0L Eng)
Air Cond Refrigerant— R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)10.56 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.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid5.80 GALS. (21.95 L) — DEF according to ISO 22241. Observe MB Specifications for Service product, Sheet No. 352.0
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)3.00 GALS. (11.35 L) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)11.10 QTS. (10.5 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 Tank (2.0L Eng)22.00 GALS. (83.27 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid5.80 QTS. (5.48 L)
Air Cond Compressor Oil (2.1L Eng)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.1L Eng)10.56 QTS. (9.99 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant (2.1L Eng)2.50 GALS. (9.46 L) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (2.1L Eng)12.20 QTS. (11.54 L) — MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 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.
Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.0L Eng)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.0L Eng)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)2.60 GALS. (9.84 L) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)13.20 QTS. (12.49 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 Tank (3.0L Eng)24.50 GALS. (92.74 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.
Air Cond Compressor Oil (2.0L Eng)
Air Cond Refrigerant— R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)10.56 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.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid5.80 GALS. (21.95 L) — DEF according to ISO 22241. Observe MB Specifications for Service product, Sheet No. 352.0
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)3.00 GALS. (11.35 L)
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)11.20 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 Tank (2.0L Eng)22.00 GALS. (83.27 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid5.80 QTS. (5.48 L)
Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.0L Eng)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.0L Eng)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)2.60 GALS. (9.84 L)
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)13.20 QTS. (12.49 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 Tank (3.0L Eng)24.50 GALS. (92.74 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.
Air Cond Compressor Oil— PAG 46 Note: See Underhood Decal.
Air Cond Refrigerant— R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid7.95 QTS. (7.52 L) — SHELL ATF 3403/M-115, FUCHS/SHELL ATF 3353 Note: Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid— Intac B026E Note: Boiling point: 500Deg.F (260Deg.C), wet boiling point: 356Deg.F (180Deg.C).
Diesel Exhaust Fluid4.70 GALS. (17.79 L) — DEF according to ISO 22241. Observe MB Specifications for Service product, Sheet No. 352.0
Engine Coolant10.75 QTS. (10.17 L) — Zerex G48, The Valvoline Company. Glysantin G05, BASF AG
Engine Oil13.20 QTS. (12.49 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 Tank26.40 GALS. (99.93 L) Note: Includes: a reserve of 5.3 gal.
Power Steering Fluid— MOBIL ATF-D, EXXON MOBIL Corporation or equivalent
Windshield Washer Fluid6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB Summer Fit" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB "MB Winter Fit" and water for temperatures below freezing. Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Notes
  • →See Underhood Decal.
  • →Approximate capacity.
  • →Boiling point: 500Deg.F (260Deg.C), wet boiling point: 356Deg.F (180Deg.C).
  • →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.
  • →Includes: a reserve of 5.3 gal.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

2015-2017

Air Cond Compressor Oil— PAG 46 Note: See Underhood Decal.
Air Cond Refrigerant— R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid7.95 QTS. (7.52 L) — SHELL ATF 3403/M-115, FUCHS/SHELL ATF 3353 Note: Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid— Intac B026E Note: Boiling point: 500Deg.F (260Deg.C), wet boiling point: 356Deg.F (180Deg.C).
Diesel Exhaust Fluid4.70 GALS. (17.79 L) — DEF according to ISO 22241. Observe MB Specifications for Service product, Sheet No. 352.0
Differential Gear Oil— BP Energear Hypo DC 80W-90, MOBIL Delvac Synthetic Gear Oil 75W-90
Engine Coolant10.75 QTS. (10.17 L) — Zerex G48, The Valvoline Company. Glysantin G05, BASF AG
Engine Oil (In-Line4)12.00 QTS. (11.35 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 Tank26.40 GALS. (99.93 L) Note: Includes: a reserve of 5.3 gal.
Power Steering Fluid— MOBIL ATF-D, EXXON MOBIL Corporation or equivalent
Windshield Washer Fluid6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB Summer Fit" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB "MB Winter Fit" and water for temperatures below freezing. Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Engine Oil (V6)13.20 QTS. (12.49 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.
Notes
  • →See Underhood Decal.
  • →Approximate capacity.
  • →Boiling point: 500Deg.F (260Deg.C), wet boiling point: 356Deg.F (180Deg.C).
  • →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.
  • →Includes: a reserve of 5.3 gal.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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