Quality and capacity of engine oil
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The containersofthe various engine oils are
markedwiththe ACEA (Association of Euro‐
pean AutomotiveManufacturers) and/or API
(America PetroleumInstitute)classifications.
Onlyuse approved engine oils that corre‐
spond to theMBSpecificationsfor operating
fluids and theprescribed ACEA and/or API
classifications namedbelow.Engine oilsof
other grades arenot permissible and can
result in theloss of theNew Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The use of other engine oils not
approvedfor diesel engines can damagethe
diesel particulatefilter (DPF).
MB-Freigabe orMB-Approval
Gasoline engine MB-Freigabe orMB-
Approval
M274 229.5
Diesel enginesMB-Freigabe orMB-
Approval
OM642/OM651228.51, 229.31,
229.51, 229.52*
*Recommended forlowest possible fuel con‐
sumption (lowest SAEviscosity class in each
case;observe possible restrictions of the
approvedSAE viscosity classes).
To achieve thelowest possible fuel consumption,
it is recommended to use theengine oil specifica‐
tions markedinthe table forthe lowest SAEvis‐
cosity class. Observe anypossible restrictions of
theapprovedSAE viscosity classes.
If theengine oils listedinthe table arenot availa‐
ble, youmay add amaximum 1.1USqt(1.0liter)
of thefollowing engine oils once only:
R
Vehicles with agasoline engine: MB-Frei‐
gabe or MB-Approval 229.3orACEA A3/B4
R
Vehicles with adieselengine: MB-Freigabe
or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3or229.5
Multigrade engineoils of theprescribed SAEclas‐
sification (viscosity) maybeusedall year round,
taking theoutside temperatureintoaccount.
Viscosity of theengine oil
*
NOTE Engine damagedue to incorrect
SAEclassification (viscosity) of the
engine oil
If theSAE classification (viscosity) of the
engine oil added is notsuitable forprolonged
lowoutsidetemperatures, it maycause
engine damage.
The temperaturereadings of theSAE classifi‐
cation arealwaysbased on fresh oil. Engine
oil ages when driving as aresult of sootand
fuel residue. The characteristicsofengine oil
deterioratesignificantlyatlow outside tem‐
peratures.
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Use an engine oil of theappropriateSAE
classification at lowoutsidetempera‐
tures.
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Use oil forall-year-round operation.
The temperaturereadings of theSAE classifica‐
tion arealwaysbased on fresh oil. The tempera‐
turecharacteristics of theengine oil, especially at
lowoutside temperatures, can deterioratesignifi‐
cantly due to agingwhen driving.
Therefore, Freightliner Sprinter recommends that
youchangethe engine oil beforethe startofthe
cold season. Only use an approved engine oil in
theprescribed SAEclassification forthis pur‐
pose.
The viscosity indicates theflowcharacteristics of
afluid. With regard to engine oil, ahigh viscosity
is synonymous withthickliquid and alow viscos‐
ity withthin liquid. Depending on theoutside
temperatures, select theengine oil according to
theSAE classification (viscosity).The table shows
theSAE classifications to be used. The lowtem‐
peraturecharacteristics of engine oils can deteri‐
oratesignificantlyduring operation due to aging
and sootand fuel accretion, forexample. Aregu‐
lar oil changewithanapprovedengineoil in the
appropriateSAE classification is therefore
strongly recommended.
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