2008 - 2018 Mercedes Sprinter Fuel filter replacement

Replacement of a 2016 Mercedes Benz sprinter 2500 van with the 3.0 liter 6 cylinder diesel engine. Similar process for freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. Years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018
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[@evitz]

Take care with the seal inside the air intake to the turbo. Mercedes may recommend changing it whenever it is disturbed. That's probably excessive, but it's a good idea to inspect it and to be careful in removing and reinstalling the hose.

[@evitz]

No need to remove the filter clamp with 3 torx bolts. Just loosen the allen screw and pull the filter out.

[@imageinphoto]

Thanks, that makes sense

[@rwi8406]

Thanks, very helpful. Admire your calm demeanor. I'd be cussing like a sailor most of the way. :-)

[@wshtb]

So much space under that bonnet and yet Mercedes choose to hide the fuel filter deep down there???

[@rwi8406]

Excellent detailed video, thanks for posting

[@edwardlee7248]

Is pretty good instructions on how to do this I just wish that the camera would have been pointed to the part and not the windshield

[@johntauxe]

I want to travel with a spare fuel filter in case I get some sketchy fuel somewhere. I asked my local MB dealer (Santa Fe, NM) for the part number, but even after giving them my VIN (2017 Sprinter 2500 with 3-L 6-cyl diesel) they could not tell me. Parts guy said that it could be one of three different filters, and that I would have to look on the filter in the van to see. So, I'll be doing most of this procedure (maybe all of it) just to find the part number. Seems ridiculous.

[@rwi8406]

Funny, I called the local MB dealer today, gave him the VIN number and he said it could be one of two different filters, he couldn't tell me which one. Said one costs $120 and the other $200.

[@tantruong2456]

Love your video, I was thinking to install a performance chip on my van, Does it make any difference?

[@davidg.johnson7208]

Wow. All that digging into the engine to get to the fuel filter!!! I wonder why MB made it so hard to get to?!

[@ericmaskell3278]

Probably to keep the fuel warm.

[@lloydkurtz5873]

Next time you make a video get someone to run the camera while you do the work!!!!!

[@gnogueira9882]

Good video - Thank you!

[@ericmaskell3278]

Glad you liked it!

[@MrJakebb123]

Uhhh I followed this video. My van didint start when I tried right away. Wouldn't turn over. It started second go. Did you forget to tell us to prime the filter before starting it?

[@godzla69]

Good idea to fill the new filter with diesel fuel when installing, I also put small vice grips on each of the two hoses to avoid losing the prime in the system.

[@dw5772]

When turning the key to the on position, did you wait until the beeps stopped before starting it? I beleive during that period it primes the fuel line. I always wait til it stops beeping before starting and mine started up first try.

[@treedeblue]

thanks guy, good work

[@Mobile.recording]

Thank you. This helped

[@johnmorgan9500]

How often to change this please ?

[@werquantum]

That was great. I think I might use regular hose clamps. I don’t have that special pair of pliers and it looks a bit cumbersome, also. I appreciate your taking the time to post this. Btw, how often are you replacing your fuel filter, and what type of driving do you do?

[@ericmaskell3278]

The hose clamp tool takes some getting use too. I change it every 20,000 miles. Mostly back road driving but some highway. I am glad you liked it. Thanks

[@diegomerabustos7556]

Que bueno gracias!

[@sailorman7616]

Why not remove the turbo intake hose? Seems to get in the way. Just cover the turbo opening with a cloth to prevent something from falling into it. Question: Why did MB place the air intake on the driver side of the airfilter? Why not place it on the pax side and the air ducting from the driver's side of the airfilter to the turbo would be shorter and more direct with less turns. Just an observation...

[@junocheyennekrakus5004]

While it make this job much easier, MB recommends replacing orange turbo O ring every time you remove turbo intake house.

[@Me12345-e]

Hey can you review your performance chip, I am thinking about getting one for my sprinter. Thanks

[@ombreuis]

Can’t see nothing

[@rayboharter4270]

Thank You

[@johnd843]

Off topic? I noticed that you had a Innovative Performance Chip. Where did you purchase and would you recommend? Online they got very bad reviews. Thank you for your fuel filter replace video.

[@marektruszkowski3549]

Did you put diesel into the filter before or just empty and system bleed air by themselves?

[@ericmaskell3278]

It bleed itself. Turn key on and off a few times

[@Mezonator656]

Does any fuel leak when replacing? I have a nice driveway that I don't want to ruin 🙂. Thanks in advance.

[@ericmaskell3278]

You do lose some fuel. I would protect your driveway. It is minimal because all connections are on the top. There could be some pressure in it.

[@Mezonator656]

@@ericmaskell3278 ty

[@kevinkidderphotographer]

I know that there are two possible versions for the Van's. Do you know how to tell (aside from pulling all apart) which filter is the correct one?

[@dcapobres]

I think I will just replace the fuel hose clamps with standard clamps to make removal and replacement easier going forward. Thoughts? Looks to be about 3/4 to 1 inch hose clamps. Sound right?

[@outdoorelement]

wondering the same thing

[@junocheyennekrakus5004]

@@outdoorelement It works well, just buy the good quality once.

[@godzla69]

What do you think of your performance chip, does it really work or just a placebo?

[@chrissd08]

Could of been excellent if so much of the subject matter was not cut off by camera angles!

[@scottbailey6893]

Lost interest after 8mins.... cos the camera was everywhere but where we needed to see ! Good effort anyway.

[@c10frost85]

Maybe point your camera into the engine bay so we can see what you're doing?

[@johannposch3918]

Good video - Thank you! I am wondering can I use biodiesel B20 with a 2016 Sprinter 2500 van?

[@johntauxe]

I doubt it. These engines are VERY picky about their fuels.

[@kevinmckinnon6034]

MB says NO

[@dexslazenger6938]

@@johntauxe Got a recommendation for which fuels run best?

[@briang1561]

Is this van good for towing?

[@ericmaskell3278]

I tow with it and have not had any problems. I tow my dump trailer and a mini excavator. I have the 6 cylinder engine. Not sure about the 4 cylinder engine

[@briang1561]

@@ericmaskell3278 are these engines reliable?

[@joedsonmartins524]

Motor 906 sprinter ?

[@sallygaria83]

No prime needed?

[@Sandiego1976md]

How much was the fuel filter from the dealer?

[@ericmaskell3278]

It was $50

[@junocheyennekrakus5004]

about $43 from San Diego store. Free shipping.

[@yupyup2675]

Which dealers are you all ordering from? I've seen the fuel filters for 3.0 liter 6 cylinder diesel engine going for $140+ online and the local dealers are asking anywhere between $175 to $220. Thanks in advance.

[@sergeyganchenko4352]

I just got quoted for a 2020 $360 from the dealer JUST THE FILTER!

[@mrg6224]

How do I order that clamp???? Need help

[@FurrariAussies]

Where do you get the plastic clip on the fuel filter if you break it?

[@ericmaskell3278]

The dealership should have it.

[@FurrariAussies]

@@ericmaskell3278 I was told it's $60 because they sell you a fuel hose assembly. A bunch of people are complaining about it because they all got the same info from the dealer. They don't sell just the clip. I found somewhere online for $3.

[@davidfriedman1502]

@@FurrariAussies I need that same clip as well... where specifically on line can it be purchased?... THX!

[@jamesstange]

@@FurrariAussies Where online did you buy it? Thanks

[@FBall-im8ui]

german vehicles use torques tools not star toll mate

[@michaelbartz4077]

torx