2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 oil type depends on the engine: the Van Cargo Extended, 4WD takes MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 (10.6 quarts with filter); the Van Cargo Extended, RWD takes MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 (10.6 quarts with filter); the Van Cargo, Eng CD 274.920 takes 5W-30 (11.1 quarts with filter); the Van Cargo, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD takes MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 (10.6 quarts with filter); the Van Cargo, Eng CD 654.920, RWD takes MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 (10.6 quarts with filter); the Van Crew, Eng CD 274.920 takes 5W-30 (11.1 quarts with filter); the Van Crew, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD takes MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 (10.6 quarts with filter); the Van Crew, Eng CD 654.920, RWD takes MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 (10.6 quarts with filter); the Van Passenger, Eng CD 274.920 takes 5W-30 (11.1 quarts with filter); the Van Passenger, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD takes MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 (10.6 quarts with filter); the Van Passenger, Eng CD 654.920, RWD takes MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 (10.6 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Van Cargo Extended, 4WD: MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5, 10.6 quarts with filter
- Van Cargo Extended, RWD: MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5, 10.6 quarts with filter
- Van Cargo, Eng CD 274.920: 5W-30, 11.1 quarts with filter
- Van Cargo, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD: MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5, 10.6 quarts with filter
- Van Cargo, Eng CD 654.920, RWD: MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5, 10.6 quarts with filter
- Van Crew, Eng CD 274.920: 5W-30, 11.1 quarts with filter
- Van Crew, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD: MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5, 10.6 quarts with filter
- Van Crew, Eng CD 654.920, RWD: MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5, 10.6 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, Eng CD 274.920: 5W-30, 11.1 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD: MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5, 10.6 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, Eng CD 654.920, RWD: MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5, 10.6 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Cargo Extended, 4WD — Diesel | MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 | 10.60 QTS. | — | 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. |
| Van Cargo Extended, RWD — Diesel | MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 | 10.60 QTS. | — | 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. |
| Van Cargo, Eng CD 274.920 — Gas | MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | 11.10 QTS. | — | 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. |
| Van Cargo, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD — Diesel | MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 | 10.60 QTS. | — | 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. |
| Van Cargo, Eng CD 654.920, RWD — Diesel | MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 | 10.60 QTS. | — | 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. |
| Van Crew, Eng CD 274.920 — Gas | MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | 11.10 QTS. | — | 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. |
| Van Crew, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD — Diesel | MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 | 10.60 QTS. | — | 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. |
| Van Crew, Eng CD 654.920, RWD — Diesel | MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 | 10.60 QTS. | — | 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. |
| Van Passenger, Eng CD 274.920 — Gas | MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | 11.10 QTS. | — | 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. |
| Van Passenger, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD — Diesel | MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 | 10.60 QTS. | — | 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. |
| Van Passenger, Eng CD 654.920, RWD — Diesel | MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5 | 10.60 QTS. | — | 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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More specs & repair guides for your Sprinter 2500
2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
2.5 quarts (9.46 L). All fluid capacities are approximate.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 take?
It depends on the engine: Van Cargo Extended, 4WD uses MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5; Van Cargo Extended, RWD uses MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5; Van Cargo, Eng CD 274.920 uses 5W-30; Van Cargo, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD uses MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5; Van Cargo, Eng CD 654.920, RWD uses MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5; Van Crew, Eng CD 274.920 uses 5W-30; Van Crew, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD uses MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5; Van Crew, Eng CD 654.920, RWD uses MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5; Van Passenger, Eng CD 274.920 uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD uses MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5; Van Passenger, Eng CD 654.920, RWD uses MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5.
How much oil does a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Van Cargo Extended, 4WD holds 10.6 quarts with filter; Van Cargo Extended, RWD holds 10.6 quarts with filter; Van Cargo, Eng CD 274.920 holds 11.1 quarts with filter; Van Cargo, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD holds 10.6 quarts with filter; Van Cargo, Eng CD 654.920, RWD holds 10.6 quarts with filter; Van Crew, Eng CD 274.920 holds 11.1 quarts with filter; Van Crew, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD holds 10.6 quarts with filter; Van Crew, Eng CD 654.920, RWD holds 10.6 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, Eng CD 274.920 holds 11.1 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, Eng CD 654.920, 4WD holds 10.6 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, Eng CD 654.920, RWD holds 10.6 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.