{"id":660,"date":"2026-06-28T01:48:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T05:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2014-mercedes-benz-sprinter-3500-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T01:48:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T05:48:24","slug":"2014-mercedes-benz-sprinter-3500-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2014-mercedes-benz-sprinter-3500-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 3.0L Diesel Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What oil does a 2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 3.0L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The 2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 with the 3.0L 6-cylinder engine (Code 642 896 K) requires an oil capacity of 13.2 quarts when performing a change with a new filter. Recommended viscosities include 0W-30 or 0W-40 for all temperatures, and various weights such as 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, or 15W-40 depending on ambient operating temperatures. AMSOIL recommends AMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (EOTQT-EA<\/a>) for this application.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup data, here are the recommended products for your Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 maintenance needs.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil & Filter<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\nEOTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/td>\nHU821X-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Air & Coolant<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Air Filter<\/td>\n49876-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission & Brake Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL DOT 3 and DOT 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid<\/td>\nBFLVCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Power Steering<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 100% Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Power Steering Fluid<\/td>\nPSFCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications and Details<\/h2>\n

Proper lubrication is critical for the 642 diesel engine architecture. Always verify specific technical requirements in your owner’s manual.<\/p>\n

Oil Viscosity Guide<\/h3>\n
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Condition<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
All Temperatures<\/td>\n0W-30, 0W-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
Above -25\u00b0C<\/td>\n5W-30, 5W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Capacity and Torque<\/h3>\n
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Description<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n13.2 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n22 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note: After refilling, always check the oil level manually.<\/em><\/p>\n

Transmission and Cooling Specifications<\/h2>\n

Automatic Transmission<\/h3>\n

For the 5-speed W5A380 transmission (SL057), the total fill capacity is 7.5 quarts.<\/p>\n

Coolant System<\/h3>\n

The cooling system capacity is 10.6 quarts. The AMSOIL lookup note specifies that the Propylene Glycol Antifreeze is concentrated and requires mixing with distilled or high-quality water.<\/p>\n

Brake Fluid Requirements<\/h3>\n

The AMSOIL lookup note references using DOT 4 plus (specifically part numbers 0009895605090109, 0009895605110111, or 000989080701) or products approved on MB Sheet 331.0.<\/p>\n

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