{"id":310,"date":"2026-05-30T00:19:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T04:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2018-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T00:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T04:19:41","slug":"2018-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2018-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 3.0L Diesel Maintenance Guide | Oil & Filter Specs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 with the 3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code 642.896 I Diesel Turbo, the engine oil capacity is 13.2 quarts<\/strong> (including filter replacement). Recommended viscosities include 0W-30 or 0W-40<\/strong> for all temperatures, with other options like 5W-30 or 15W-40 depending on ambient conditions. AMSOIL recommends AMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (EOTQT-EA<\/a>) for this application.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 take?<\/h2>\n

The 2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 with the 3.0L diesel engine requires specific oil viscosities to ensure proper lubrication across varying temperatures. The AMSOIL lookup identifies several suitable viscosity grades depending on your operating environment.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup data, the following products are recommended for your Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 maintenance needs:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Oil<\/td>\nAMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a><\/td>\nEOTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air Filter<\/td>\nWIX Air Filter<\/a><\/td>\n49876-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant (Pre-mix)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/a><\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant (Concentrate)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/a><\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Transmission<\/td>\nAMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/a><\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Transmission<\/td>\nAMSOIL OE Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/a><\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer Case (ZG2, ZG3, ZG4)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/a><\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n

The AMSOIL lookup oil grade for this vehicle is SEO59<\/strong>. For specific OEM manufacturer specifications, please consult your owner’s manual as they are not explicitly listed in the provided source data.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Viscosity Options<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Temperature Range<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
All Temperatures<\/td>\n0W-30, 0W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -25\u00b0C<\/td>\n5W-30, 5W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -20\u00b0C<\/td>\n10W-30, 10W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -15\u00b0C<\/td>\n15W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

How much oil does it take with a filter change?<\/h2>\n

When performing an oil service on the 3.0L 6-cylinder engine (Code 642.896), you must account for the volume held by the oil filter. Always verify the level after refilling.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n
Service Type<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Change (with filter)<\/td>\n13.2 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Maintenance Note:<\/strong> Always check the oil level after refilling. When replacing the drain plug, remember to replace the drain plug seal.<\/p>\n

Drain Plug Torque Specification<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nTorque Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug<\/td>\n22 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Automatic Transmission and Transfer Case Fluids<\/h2>\n

The transmission requirements vary based on the specific model code. For the 5-speed W5A380 automatic transmission, a total fill of 7.5 quarts is required.<\/p>\n

Transmission Fluid Specifications<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
5-speed W5A380 (Total Fill)<\/td>\n7.5 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transfer Case Lubricant<\/h3>\n

The transfer case requires specific fluid based on the internal code (ZG2, ZG3, or ZG4). For all listed codes, AMSOIL recommends using their synthetic automatic transmission fluids.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Transfer Case Code<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Code ZG2<\/td>\n2.1 pints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Code ZG3<\/td>\n2.1 pints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Code ZG4<\/td>\n2.1 pints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant Specifications<\/h2>\n

The cooling system requires a capacity of 10.6 quarts. AMSOIL offers both pre-mixed and concentrated options for this vehicle.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Product Type<\/th>\nFormulation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck<\/td>\nEthylene glycol 50\/50 pre-mix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol<\/td>\nConcentrated (requires mixing)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note:<\/strong> Both AMSOIL coolant options are phosphate-, nitrate-, nitrite-, silicate-, borate-, and amine-free.<\/p>\n

Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n