Further information on engine oil and oil lter:
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In the MB Speci cations for operating uidsat
https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com (by entering
the designation)
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At a quali ed specialist workshop
Quality and capacity of engine oil
Quality and capacity of engine oil
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The containers of the various engine oils are
marked with the ACEA (Association of Euro-
pean Automotive Manufacturers) and/or API
(America Petroleum Institute) classi cations.
Only use approved engine oils that correspond
to the MB Speci cations for operating uids
and the prescribed ACEA and/or API classi -
cations named below. Engine oils of other
grades are not permissible and can result in
the loss of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
The use of other engine oils not approved for
diesel engines can damage the diesel particu-
late lter (DPF).
MB-Fr
MB-Freig
eigabe orMB-
abe orMB-Approv
Approval
al
Gasoline engines
Gasoline engines
MB-Fr
MB-Freig
eigabe orMB-
abe orMB-
Approv
Approval
al
M274
229.5
Diesel engines
Diesel engines
MB-Fr
MB-Freig
eigabe orMB-
abe orMB-
Approv
Approval
al
OM642
OM651
228.51, 229.31,
229.51, 229.52*
* Recommended for lowest possible fuel consump-
tion (lowest SAE viscosity class in each case;
observe possible restrictions of the approved SAE
viscosity classes).
To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption, it
is recommended to use the engine oil speci ca-
tions marked in the table for the lowest SAE vis-
cosity class. Observe any possible restrictions of
the approved SAE viscosity classes.
If the engine oils listed in the table are not availa-
ble, you may add a maximum 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) of
the following engine oils once only:
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VVehicles wit
ehicles with g
h gasoline engines:
asoline engines: MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval 229.3 or ACEA A3/B4
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VVehicles wit
ehicles with diesel engines:
h diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5
Multigrade engine oils of the prescribed SAE clas-
si cation (viscosity) may be used all year round,
taking the outside temperature into account.
Engine oil viscosity
Engine oil viscosity
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NO
NOTE
TE Engine damage due to incorrect SAE
classi cation (viscosity) of the engine oil
If the SAE classi cation (viscosity) of the
engine oil added is not suitable for prolonged
low outside temperatures, it may cause engine
damage.
The temperature readings of the SAE classi -
cation are always based on fresh oil. Engine oil
ages when driving as a result of soot and fuel
residue. The characteristics of engine oil dete-
riorate signi cantly at low outside tempera-
tures.
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Use an engine oil of the appropriate SAE
classi cation at low outside tempera-
tures.
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Use oil for all-year-round operation.
The temperature readings of the SAE classi cation
are always based on fresh oil. The temperature
characteristics of the engine oil, especially at low
outside temperatures, can deteriorate signi cantly
due to aging when driving.
Therefore, Freightliner Sprinter recommends that
you change the engine oil before the start of the
cold season. Only use an approved engine oil in
the prescribed SAE classi cation for this purpose.
Viscosity indicates the ow characteristics of a
uid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity, this
means that it is thick; a low viscosity means that it
is thin. Depending on the respective outside tem-
peratures, select an engine oil according to the
SAE classi cation (viscosity). The table displays
the SAE classi cation to be used. The low temper-
ature characteristics of engine oils can deteriorate
signi cantly during operation due to aging and
soot and fuel accretion, for example. A regular oil
change with an approved engine oil in the appro-
priate SAE classi cation is therefore strongly rec-
ommended.
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