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Additive
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NOTE Engine damagedue to use of addi‐
tives in theengine oil
The use of additional additives in theengine
oil can damagethe engine.
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Do notuse anyadditional additives in
theengine oil.
Miscibility of engine oil
The benefits of high-quality engine oils are
reduced by mixing oil.
We recommend that youonly use engine oil of
thesame grade and SAEclassification as theoil
filled at thelastoil change. If, in exceptional
cases, engine oil of thetype in theengine is not
available, use another approvedmineral or syn‐
thetic engineoil.
Vehicles with adieselengine: if thegrade is
notavailable, youmay also refill withengineoils
according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5,
229.3or229.5. The refill quantity is then limited
to maximum1.1 US qt (1.0 liter).
Youmustthen have an oil changecarried out at
theearliestpossible opportunity.
Vehicles with agasoline engine: if thegrade is
notavailable, youmay refill withengineoils
according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 229.3
or ACEA A3/B4. The refill quantity is then limited
to maximum1.1 US qt (1.0 liter).
Youmustthen have an oil changecarried out at
theearliestpossible opportunity.
Engine oils aredifferentiated according to:
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Engine oilbrand
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Grade(MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval)
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SAEclassification (viscosity)
Oil changeinterval
The on-boardcomputer automatically shows the
dateofthe next oil changeasanevent message
on thedisplay.
Freightliner Sprinter recommends having theoil
changed at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Engine oil capacities
Engine Engine oil
M274 Approx. 11.1 qt
(10.5 liters)
OM642 Approx.13.2 qt
(12.5 liters)
OM651(rear wheel
drive)
Approx.12.2 qt
(11.5liters)
Information on oil consumption
Depending on thedriving style, thevehicle con‐
sumes amaximum of 1.1USqt(1.0liter) of
engine oil per 620 miles(1000 km).
In thefollowing cases, oil consumption mayalso
exceed this limit:
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The vehicle is new.
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Youuse thevehicle mostlyunder arduous
conditions.
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Youdrive frequently at ahigh engine speed.
Regular maintenance is aprerequisitefor favora‐
ble consumption figures. Youcan only assessthe
oil consumption afteralong journey. Checkthe
oil levelinthe engine regularly,e.g. weeklyor
every time yourefuel.
Notesonbrake fluid
Observe thenotes on operating fluids
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WARNING Risk of an accident dueto
vapor pockets forming in thebrake sys‐
tem
The brakefluid constantly absorbs moisture
from theair.This lowers theboiling point of
thebrake fluid. If theboiling point is toolow,
vapor pockets mayforminthe brakesystem
when thebrakesare applied hard.
This causes thebraking effect to be impaired.
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Have thebrake fluid renewedatthe
specified intervals.
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NOTE Damage to paint, plastic or rubber
by brakefluid
Thereisarisk of damagetoproperty if brake
fluid comes intocontact with paint, plastic or
rubber.
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