How to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter on a Sprinter Van

in this video I will show you how to remove and replace a transmission filter on a MERCEDES/DODGE Sprinter... #TransmissionFlush #TransmissionFluid #TransmissionFilter

[@josepacheco2416]

2 years following your sprinter repair videos , my 2017 sprinter , has been my work horse , 160k miles , with no issues. Because of your videos , I have save thousands in repair bills. Thank you

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Jose Pacheco My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the videos have been helpful!

[@cheechopukido5461]

Your videos are so well done, well detailed and so full of the little tricks to get the job done properly. Thanks so much for doing it so.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Cheecho Pukido thank you!!

[@benkip872]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repairhow can I fill up torque converter on 2012 Mercedes sprinter 2500? Am I suppose to use dipstick hole?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@benkip872 yes!!

[@Nizizombie]

You my friend helped me with this 2016 sprinter I was working on, I used a support stand to push up on the mount to give me the clearance needed for the pan.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@Nizizombie Good!

[@marymcclanahan1757]

Nice job explaining and videoing everything. I appreciate your knowledge and expertise.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Mary McClanahan My Pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!!

[@joshuasanchez3731]

Thank you for sharing it. Excellent tutorial. God bless you KD.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

joshua sanchez My Pleasure! Thanks

[@peterszeifert1904]

Well done, very good job! Very helpful videó! Very big thanks from Hungary!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Peter Szeifert Thank you my Friend from Hungary!

[@ombreuis]

It’s a great tutorial video thanks for sharing it , For the fluid level check, I believe the engine must be turning on !

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

berrahil sabri My Pleasure!! the engine doesn't have to be on, you can check it with the engine on if you prefer!!

[@sharpcarco]

Love the video and love the attention to detail I’ve been doing KZbin for a number of years and I thought you did an excellent job could’ve sped up some of the parts where you’re not really doing anything but taking something out of a package or removing a cover. You’re definitely the type of person that will figure that out over time. Great job I would like to recommend that you put the jack at the corner edge of the back part of the transmission pan then remove the crossmember then put your jack stand underneath the tail shaft. Just a thought since you’re not trying to jack up the transmission by the transmission pan you’re just using a block of wood under your Jack . And the edge of the transmission pan would’ve been certainly strong enough to hold the transmission up until you were able to secure it down onto the transmission tail shaft. I would also like to say that it appears and I can’t remember the exact model of this transmission but it looks to be the same as in the jeep commander grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300 if I remember correctly….. But I would have to go back and look

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

The Clay Way Thank you!!

[@giuliogiulio1]

Finally! someone who knows whats up! thanks

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

juicyK83 Thank you...

[@flyingbywire]

Brilliant video! Thanks so much.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Stephen Bird My Pleasure!!

[@johnpryor6823]

Nice job, servicing my 2007 Sprinter transmission today, DrWheels inc.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

john Pryor Thank you!

[@Nick-bp7jf]

Hi KD. Thank you for the video, it is very helpful. I have 2008 Grand Cherokee with the same engine and transmission. I find it very odd that Chrysler specifies ATF+4 for my Transmission, yet they had a totally different fluid for the sprinter/crossfire. Same Transmission with two different fluids.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Nick 2506 yeah!!

[@ozzy4941]

Thanks! Will save me some money 💴

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@ozzy4941 My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that

[@mohammadal-gebaly3046]

Good job , thanks

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Mohammad Al-Gebaly My Pleasure! Thanks

[@wayz15k16]

thank you so much brother well done i will do alone in my mercedes vito 2010

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Wayz15k My Pleasure!! I'm glad to hear that the video is helpful!

[@bobjones1620]

Thanks so much for the video. Is there a big difference changing the transmission fluid on the 2.1 litre?? Would be nice to see you do one of those as well. Very helpful information.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@bobjones1620 My Pleasure! it's pretty much the same process on the 2.1L engine!

[@trevorbyron9448]

Thumbs up for this video. Just wondering if the t.oil has a number on the container. Just cant seem to find the right brand for my 2013 313 cdi van

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

trevor Byron yes there is a number on the oil can!! did you check at your local dealership?

[@chrismonteros206]

can you get the pan out without removing the cross brace? Is it imperative to drain the torque converter? can i just leave the purchased dip stick in?.....this is a great video best ive seen

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

chris monteros yes you have to remove the cross member bar... I will recommend draining the torque converter but you don't have too... you should remove the dipstick after checking the fluid level

[@demetricespayton7199]

I have the same van you explained everything really well where are you located

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Demetrices Payton I'm located in Dickerson MD, you can email me at [e-mail] for shop info!

[@rvc9876]

Great video, can I use Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF on a sprinter?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

RVC ! Thank you!! I would recommend using the original trans fluid!!

[@sergiolopes1830]

hello what brand and type transmission fluid oil you recommend for a 2007 dodge sprinter 2500 3.0L diesel engine ???

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Sergio Lopes I recommend OEM Fluid, you can call your local Dodge Dealer and get it from them!

[@sergiolopes1830]

can i use castrol transmax DEX / MERC for a 2007 dodge sprinter 2500 3.0L V6 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE ????? COULD YOU PLEASE TELL WHAT BRAND AND TYPE FLUID OIL IS THE BEST FOR THIS VAN !!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Sergio Lopes I recommend getting the OEM trans fluid from the Dealer! I got mine from the Dealer

[@patrickwong2823]

Hello. we recently purchased a 2015 Adventurous TS (2014 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 Diesel chassis with automatic transmission) with 30k miles on a trip from Oregon to So. Cal and noticed driving when driving usually 65 mph+, it downshifted by itself to 4th gear. Sometimes, momentarily shifting into Neutral and back to Drive, would fix the issue. But a few times it lost the ability to accelerate and we had to pull over and idle or shut off the engine for 10-15 minutes, presumably to cool down the transmission. Then it would run normally. Also, when driving 55mph lower, we didn't see the problem. Have you seen this before? If so, any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your input.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@patrickwong2823 it sounds like your transmission is going bad! did you scan it?

[@TrailVapor]

Surely you can support the transmission by hooking the engine to a wing mount?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Rami StillRami yeah!!

[@kntran10]

When am at a lower gear, the transmission makes a rumble strip noise. Do you think it's low on trans fluid or something else ?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Khoi Tran yes Low fluid can cause that, start by checking the fluid level!!

[@alir4803]

The drain plug was on there so tight that even torching it for 10 minutes wouldn’t loosen it up and I broke three 5 mm hex bits sockets trying to open it and it wouldn’t even budge. Do I just replace the whole oil pan? I’ve tried three different brands of new hexbits and they all broke! Maybe an impact one would be better? Or will those also just snap off like erasers? I don’t have an impact gun so is there also one that will fit on my ratchet that is of impact quality?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Ali R I believe you'll be better off by replacing the entire oil pan!

[@alir4803]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I wish I can just get the drain plug off without having to buy a whole pan.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@alir4803 that sucks!

[@benkip872]

how can I fill up torque converter on 2012 Mercedes sprinter 2500? Am I suppose to use dipstick hole?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Ben Kip Yes!!

[@benkip872]

How many quarts total for transmission and torque? Some said 8, 10 and some said 12

[@hellfire08]

I have an 06 dodge sprinter 3500 with the 5cyl Mercedes Diesel engine. I bought a 48in dipstick and it sticks out a few inches when inserted all the way. Is this normal? It seems too long. Thanks

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

hellfire08 You probably got the wrong dipstick, Mine doesn't stick out!!!

[@hellfire08]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair hm. I did some research and found other people who had the same thing happen. I realized after starting the van and checking the fluid while it’s running, it seemed to be showing the proper level even with it sticking out a few inches

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@hellfire08 oh cool!!

[@dogman_]

That's one of the things I missed in the maintenance section. I have a 2018 Sprinter with 171,000 miles on it. Do you recommend changing the Trans fluid? It has never been done, and it shifts just fine.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Dog Man yes you should get it replaced, don't wait until it starts to not shift well before you can change the fluid!!

[@SkedgySky]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I have a 2008 with 160k miles. The fluid smelled burnt when I checked it. it has a shudder while driving, feels rough but still drives everywhere it needs to go. I'm thinking of replacing the fluid. Thoughts? I'm guessing it has never been changed by previous owners.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@SkedgySky yes! do a fluid change and see what happens!

[@SkedgySky]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair thanks!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@SkedgySky My Pleasure!

[@brett639]

Do you have a link for the dipstick?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@brett639 No I don't!

[@tacticasyarmas]

How deep does the dip stick go ? Mine stops and and can still go deeper

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@tacticasyarmas you should stick it in until you feel it touch the trans oil pan, you should be able to feel it!

[@tacticasyarmas]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair is there a way to measure the distance from the tip to where the tube begins to get a close average? I might be pushing it too much. I did not check the oil before I changed it. 😖

[@user-fs7ci5hs3j]

Could not find much info about changing the fluid on my Sprinter online. Thanks for the video! Very helpful! 😃

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@user-fs7ci5hs3j My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!

[@grontek]

How about torque converter plug ??

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@grontek if you are just doing a drain and fill like I did in this video you don't have to worry about the torque converter! some torque converters have drain plugs on tthem!

[@luisruiz7528]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair any videos where you show the torque converter and the plug? Thanks.

[@xankriegor9554]

have to order the dipstick... HAHAHAHAHA

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@xankriegor9554 Yes!

[@t-rideoff-road5535]

Did you leave the transmission dipstick in after checking it?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

T-Ride Off-Road No the dipstick is mine!

[@t-rideoff-road5535]

I've since learned that you certainly SHOULD NOT leave the transmission dipstick in the car. It needs to be removed after checking the fluid level. Perhaps that's why it doesn't come with one in place.@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@t-rideoff-road5535 The dipstick is supposed to be owned by the service personnel!

[@t-rideoff-road5535]

This isn't a DIY video @@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair? Every video on KZbin tells you to buy the dipstick but never tells you what to do with it after checking the fluid level.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@t-rideoff-road5535 ah ok!

[@instruguitar]

Let you man. About two weeks ago I bought 2007 dodge esprinter 3500 to a guy name Hones hardy wayne on craigslist Portland. Three days later motor made very hard noise inside the engine. Took it to dealer they want 18k for new engine. Took it to McCoy sprinter Center told them about the engine and also ask them to check oil transmission and they say need transmission too. Total 22k .I told I can't do it and called towtruck. To all of this even though it had that sound I could still turn it on and park. Now it turns on but it doesn't move at all. Here comes my stupid question if you can help me. Is it because they dumped the transmission oil and they didn't put it back. One more stupid question. Would it be worth it to put this parts? I had never had this type of ban . I am so frustrated for this situation. Any comments for good or bad are welcome. Thank you

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

ernesto colin I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to you! I think it's better to get another van, put an engine and transmission on it will be expensive

[@instruguitar]

Thank you for your time.

[@propagandaguy]

Does anyone know where is 2016 sprinter transmission cap for 2.1L 4 cyl.?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Dracona There is a dipstick tube on the passenger side under the hood!

[@propagandaguy]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair thank you. I looked and could not find the transmission cap. It's well hidden ...

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@propagandaguy That's odd, it's usually right there on top of the exhaust manifold!!

[@jabu7000]

how many speed is that transmission brother?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

jabu7000 6 speeds

[@jabu7000]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I have a 3l v6 with a 5 speed and its heavy on fuel I would like to change to 6 or 7 speed

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@jabu7000 Ah Ok!

[@electricalfive2248]

I work on sprinters and I always try to find ways to remove the least amount of parts. You can do this whole job without removing anything like the crossmember or lifting the transmission. You have to bring the transmission pan in sideways all the way from the drivers side at a 45 degree angle just to get the lip of the pan past the crossmember in front of the transmission. You cannot do this with the filter attached to the valve body. the new filter is slid into place once the pan is almost flush. you can easily see if you've inserted the filter or not from the back. The cheap filters don't clip on very well which makes it a little more annoying, but the pan will not go up unless the filter is inserted (the pan keeps the filter inserted). By the way, all transmission issues I've had were all fixed with a new conductor plate, the speed sensors are almost always the culprit. The scanner confirms the communication issues, but I've noticed the conductor plate starts failing above 200k miles.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@electricalfive2248 Thanks for sharing this method with us!

[@luisruiz7528]

What do you mean by the conductor plate? Pics? Thanks in advance.

[@rafaelsztorc1029]

Haha engine must working and control oil level 😆👍

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Rafael Sztorc lol

[@yolodescubriii8559]

I found a way to remove the six bolts from the pan without removing the crossmembers,,,,,,,,, you need a 3/4 inches piece of hardwood about 4inch by 6 inches, also this will help removing easily the torque coverter plug and re intall it. I am not a mechanic........ far from it .... but I DIT IT ... LoL

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

yolodescubriii Good job and thanks for sharing!

[@user-hi8ob8dw4d]

Привет! С Украины!! Мерседес спринтер 906!! 646 мотор с одной турбинай! АКПП!! ((( супер)))

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

thank you