How to CHANGE OIL in Mercedes SPRINTER Diesel V6 - DIY Van Oil Change

[@Lifepothesis]

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[@simply_the_dev7588]

Wow almost $150 just for oil. I bet the dealer is charging $300 just for oil.

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

​@@simply_the_dev7588I just bought the oil filter and everything from blauparts 187 out the door. It's expensive. I sure hope I do this oil change correctly

[@tjts1]

Wrong oil

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

I did the oil change and it turned out perfect. I also did the transmission filter drain and flush. Worked perfect I bought everything from blouparts

[@krclark987]

Great video! Thanks! My only suggestion - I'd throw on some safety glasses when you crawl under to remove/install the drain plug. It's very easy to bump something underneath and knock debris into your eyes which makes for a bad day! 😐

[@gerlandkent6377]

I, always use Rotella 40 w motor oil and I always fill up the new oil filter with oil before installing it on the engine block / thank, you for you're video

[@bigjeep2195]

How the hell do you fill up a cartridge filter, maybe watch the video before making commits.

[@tomstephens5024]

@@bigjeep2195 He's pouring the new oil into the open oil filter housing before he installs the new oil filter. This way fills the oil passages to the crankshaft with oil. When you install a new oil filter and pour the new oil into the oil cap, there's no oil going to the crankshaft for 3 or 4 seconds. It takes that long for the oil pump to get the new oil into the filter and then to the Main Bearings. Mercedes has 2 service bulletins about the OM642 spinning the #1 Main Bearing right after changing the oil. This actually happens because the MB229.52 oil has less soot dispersant than older API CF diesel oil. Over years of MB229.52 oil, soot clumps together and builds up in the Main Bearings. At some point the soot becomes so abrasive that in the first 3 or 4 seconds after a oil change, the #1 Main Bearing locks onto the crankshaft and spins. The bulletins tell you about the Main Bearing failure, but Mercedes forgets to explain that it's caused by their MB229.52 oil, and their inadequate oil filtration. The bulletins even say you can replace the Main Bearing. Once a Main Bearing spins on the crankshaft, the engine is ruined. The OM642 oil filter is also much smaller than older diesels. It can't remove as much soot from the oil. This is the reason many BlueTec owners have switched to the Donaldson Blue spin on diesel oil filter. The MB oil filter removes soot down to 30 microns. The Donaldson filter removes soot down to 10 microns. Less soot also means less wear for the timing chain and Bore Polishing. Once you begin to understand what Mercedes has really done to consumers, their problems begin to make sense. But you can keep pouring the oil into the the oil cap.

[@bigjeep2195]

@@tomstephens5024 So does pouring oil down the open oil filter housing before installing the new filter help reduce the 3-4 second wait time or does that oil just drain down to the oil pan?

[@tomstephens5024]

@@bigjeep2195 Yes, the wait for oil pressure is zero. The oil goes straight to the crank and fills the oil passages. It cost you nothing and prevents the spun main bearing that’s destroyed so many BlueTec diesels.

[@bigjeep2195]

@@tomstephens5024 Thanks Tom, how much oil do you pour down the open filter housing?

[@anotherm2722]

Cool vid. Does this van take def?

[@rreidy]

Excellent, Thanks. Wear safety glasses under the van. Avoid a corneal rust foreign body as the ER removal and treatment are will cost much more than the dealer oil change!

[@gordonyaghjian7498]

I didn't see you change out the small O ring at the tip of the oil filer. How did you get rid of the old oil . How do you reset the dash service light?

[@civiccc]

He literally changed it with the dental tool hook

[@SecretSquirrel6565]

FYI - Mann makes the filters for Mercedes-benz. MB Service Advisor recommended I use Mann filters if I choose to replace them myself because they are the same filters MB uses.

[@robertcartwright584]

In my experience, Mobil 1 5w30 ESP is hard to find at popular retail outlets. The only MB 228.51/229.51 approved oil I (usually) see at Walmart is Pennzoil 5w30 Euro L. Great video overall. I own a 2010 Airstream Interstate built on a 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 chassis that looks very similar to yours, so your video is particularly helpful.

[@acadianwanderer7352]

Good video 👍I read the comments below and I can assure you the ones being ‘critical’ are from Mercedes dealers. They don’t want to loose business. Every manufacturer wants you to keep paying them after screwing you big time when they sold you the vehicle that you love so much now. We are all the same, very gullible and naive… Cheers! 😎

[@ronnmiller9085]

Please update your comment, we all agree, but if you know a definite over sell, like the oil brand that's a lot higher priced, or something else it makes a complaint more understandable. Thanks

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

​@@ronnmiller9085I don't really understand your comment I'm trying to though

[@Mimer6]

It is recommended to dry the air intake to the engine and change the air filter at each oil change. As well as the fuel filter if you want an engine that lasts a long time. Keep in mind that the recommended oil change is absolutely the longest time between changes. It is good for the engine to do it more often.

[@JOESRQFLUSA]

IS THER A COPPER WASHER ON THE OIL PLUG? CALLED A CRUSH WASHED AND ONLY USED ONCE…

[@rickwilson478]

Thanks for this video,I didn't know about the 14 point ratchet driven filter cover removal cups. Not sure if the 2012 6cyl. turbo diesel recommendations are the same as your 2010, but the 2012 manual indicates 0W-40 but now all the dealers say it needs to be 5w-30 and the specific spec # is 229.52 which is supposed to be a "blu-def system optimized " oil with additives specifically designed to clear the ash build up from afterburns in that nightmare of blu- def/ pollution cleaning components. After Mercedes completed the recall replacement of catalytic converter an exhaust parts they sent out a revised oil change schedule of "every 20,000 miles or one year, instead of the original 10,000 miles....?????? .... seems bizarre and complete bullshit to me. When the dealerships recently were unable to stock MBZ branded oil they magically admitted that, oh yeah, Mobil One is actually the exact same oil as the MBZ brand, Mobil One makes it for MBZ, after previously claiming you had to use only the MBZ oil!!..?? While I'm at it complaining I've got to mention the lack of a transmission fluid dipstick and NO OTHER WAY TO FIND OUT IF TRANS OIL HAS BEEN PROPERLY TOPPED UP AFTER TRANS SERVICE!!!!! Anyone else think that is really stupid or not?

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

Very stupid. I haven't even got to my transmission yet. Hopefully I can figure that out

[@jsin5475]

I picked up my own transmission dipstick online. It can not be kept in the tube though. Has to be capped and then checked and capped again and store the dipstick somewhere definitely weird but whatever

[@Cyclonehardwoodfloors]

How many miles u use do change it?

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

It's an 84. Mine turned out to be an 84 also but I was able to get it off with a pair of channel locks medium size. But then I ended up ordering my 84 mm from Amazon so I have it for next time

[@Nick-bp7jf]

Hi. Thank you for the video and good luck moving forward with your plans for the future. I have a Jeep with the same engine. It is interesting to note that Jeep oil change videos always demand few quarts of oil are put in via the oil filter housing. This is to prevent alleged oil starvation of the crank bearings on start up. Mercedes videos never mention this.

[@bigjeep2195]

I've heard of putting oil in the filter housing but can't find any video where it shows this. You said Jeep videos show this but I can't find any. Do you mind giving me an example of filling in the filter housing in a video somewhere?

[@tjonessc]

A Word of WARNING! When reinstalling the the filter element and screwing down the cap - MAKE SURE THAT THE O-RING SEATED PROPERLY. I failed to do that and lost about 3 qts in about 30 seconds as the pressure splattered all over the engine and frame pushed out by the engine pressure. When I looked again I saw a portion of the O-ring had gotten caught outside the housing (don't ask me how), WHAT A MESS. Now I have a huge stain on the driveway even after 25lbs of litter. Sucks to be me

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

Thank you really sorry about that happening to you

[@artanndoni7048]

I was rushing mine last time even though I have done plenty of oil changes and same thing happened to me. Good point

[@rustwins4442]

Got an oil change with 13.2 quarts and after reaching operating temperature the dash lit up saying to reduce oil level...

[@SecretSquirrel6565]

MB Service Advisor told me to ONLY put 12.8 in.

[@GH-dn3oh]

Does anyone know if doing an oil change yourself voids the manufacturer warranty? I'm sure they dig to find any reason not to honor the warranty if you run into an engine issue and if they see missed oil changes (since there would be no official record) they would quickly say nope?

[@SecretSquirrel6565]

I was told by the Sprinter Service Advisor in Tucson doing your own oil changes will not void the warranty but you need to keep complete records. I interpret this to mean saving receipts showing what oil & filters you used. Of course maintaining a record of dates & actions performed is essential.

[@ronnmiller9085]

Good video. I couldn't find the mobile one except for regular car oil. QUESTION, I USED ROTElla T4, TRIPLE PROTECTION 15W40 HEAVY DUTY DIESEL. WHAT WILL THIS DO, MESS UP SOMETHING?

[@peterschultzvinter4811]

Thank you To the point

[@Lifepothesis]

Thanks Peter, that was my goal!

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

I googled the size of the oil filter wrench and it gave me a 74. 74 it's way too small now I don't even have a ride back to get a the right part. Do you know what size it is 0:46

[@fty-ys4ni]

I was better off getting an adjustable oil filter wrench. I have one and I can use it on all of my vehicles which all vary in filter size. So I'd consider that if I were you.

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

He even said 84 I didn't hear it. Or I heard it and thought it was 74. Anyway my oil change went well so did my transmission drain filter change and torque converter flush

[@coskier1969]

Amsoil has oil for the van.

[@JOESRQFLUSA]

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[@Lifepothesis]

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[@georgiaprixs2630]

"every year or every 20k miles, whichever come next" *cries in OTR*

[@simply_the_dev7588]

Not much different than my Toyota, which uses a 14mm socket. Thanks for transferring the old oil onto the new oil filter lol. I'm sorry but I"m not using rags to clean the oil pan and such, I use the blue paper towels and put it all in an heb bag. Also it's easier using a tarp on the ground because I can use a blue paper towel to clean the tarp and reuse the tarp. It's nice the process is just about the same.

[@fty-ys4ni]

What is an heb bag?

[@lukaszsendla5642]

You must be somehow...to use 1 liter package.

[@Lifepothesis]

Unfortunately I couldn’t find oil that confirmed to Mercedes spec in a 5L container.

[@_0O0O0O0_]

The B roll is so unnecessary for repair videos.

[@FBall-im8ui]

clown!

[@Lifepothesis]

Thanks for watching! 🤡

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

​@@LifepothesisI wonder why they said that. Thanks for the video by the way. I've got a 2014. V6 I'm going to get started in a couple of hours I believe I didn't catch what year yours was

[@fty-ys4ni]

@@VinceBadovinatz88 I was curious about the model year too.