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Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 Van Crew Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 Van Crew. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-11-09 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2020-2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 Van Crew: — R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".

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2020-20222020-2022— R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".
20192019

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2020-2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 Van Crew: — R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".

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Air Cond Refrigerant— R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.1L Eng)9.50 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 (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 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.
Windshield Washer Fluid5.80 QTS. (5.48 L)
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.
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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2019

2019Open 2019 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil
Air Cond Refrigerant— R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".
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.
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 Coolant2.60 GALS. (9.84 L)
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.
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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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 3500 Van Crew use?
2020-2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 Van Crew: — R-134a Note: For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 Van Crew?
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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Last updated: 2026-11-09

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