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Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500XD Van Crew Fluid Capacities
Factory manual fluid capacities for the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500XD Van Crew. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.
Last updated: 2026-05-12 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team
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2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500XD Van Crew: 9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
| Generation | Years | Top spec |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | 9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity. |
| 2020-2022 | 2020-2022 | |
| 2019 | 2019 |
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2023 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500XD Van Crew: 9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
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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2023
2023Automatic 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 Coolant2.50 GALS. (9.46 L) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil10.60 QTS. (10.03 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
- →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.
2020-2022
2020-2022Air Cond Compressor Oil
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.
2019
2019Air 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) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Approximate capacity.
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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Spec Snapshot
- Engine Oil
- 10.60 QTS. (10.03 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.
- Engine Coolant
- 2.50 GALS. (9.46 L) — MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- 9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Transmission fluid for your gearbox
Fluid choice must match the transmission specification.
Incorrect ATF is a common cause of poor shift quality.
Check Price and FitmentBrake fluid and bleed kit
DOT-rated fluid plus simple bleeding tools.
Moisture-heavy brake fluid lowers boiling performance over time.
Check Price and FitmentLong-neck funnel and extractor
Useful for topping off and moving fluids cleanly.
These save time when the fill point is awkward or hidden.
Check Price and FitmentShop towels and gloves
Basic cleanup gear for any fluid service job.
Cleanup tools make every service easier and safer.
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One-Trip Shopping List
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Fluid Extraction Pump
Cleanly remove old fluids from reservoirs.
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Clean Shop Rags
Lint-free rags for cleaning dipsticks and spills.
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Multi-Purpose Funnel
Long-neck funnel for hard-to-reach fill points.
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Nitrile Gloves
Keep hands clean during multi-fluid maintenance.
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Project Essentials
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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.
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Written by AllOEMManuals Editorial Team. Reviewed by ASE-certified technicians and updated with factory-reference checks for fitment-sensitive steps.
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Last updated: 2026-05-12