{"id":785,"date":"2026-07-06T09:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2021-mercedes-benz-sprinter-4500-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:13:22","slug":"2021-mercedes-benz-sprinter-4500-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2021-mercedes-benz-sprinter-4500-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500 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 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500 3.0L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500 with the 3.0L 6-cylinder engine (Code 642.899 6) requires an oil capacity of 13.2 quarts when performing a change with a filter. Recommended viscosities include 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, and 5W-40 for all temperatures, while 10W-30 and 10W-40 are suitable above -20\u00b0C, and 15W-40 is appropriate above -15\u00b0C. 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, the following products are recommended for your Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500 maintenance needs:<\/p>\n

Engine Oil<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\nEOTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Antifreeze<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\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

Automatic Transmission & Transfer Case Fluid<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Diesel Fuel Additives<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean Fuel Additive<\/td>\nadfpcn-ea<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Diesel Cetane Boost Fuel Additive<\/td>\nacbcn-ea<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean + Cetane Boost<\/td>\nadscn-ea<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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

For the 3.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine (Code 642.899 6), selecting the correct viscosity is critical for both cold starts and high-temperature operation.<\/p>\n

Oil Viscosity Guide<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Condition<\/th>\nViscosity Range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
All Temperatures<\/td>\n0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-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

AMSOIL lookup oil grade:<\/strong> SEO59<\/p>\n

Oil Capacity<\/h3>\n
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Description<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
With Filter Change<\/td>\n13.2 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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

Oil Filter & Air Filter<\/h3>\n

No specific AMSOIL filter recommendations are available in the source data for this vehicle. It is recommended to consult your owner’s manual or a professional service database for part numbers.<\/p>\n

Transmission & Transfer Case Maintenance<\/h2>\n

The Sprinter 4500 uses specialized fluids for its transmission and transfer case systems depending on specific codes.<\/p>\n

Automatic Transmission (722.902)<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Fill Type<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Initial Fill<\/td>\n9.5 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Fill<\/td>\n10.6 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transfer Case Lubricant<\/h3>\n

The required capacity depends on the vehicle’s specific code:<\/p>\n