RIDICULOUS Mercedes 4x4 Sprinter Oil Change - Winnebago Revel

[@SilverCymbal]

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[@sox5404]

a tour of the van please

[@Josh-b3c]

You got a link for where you got that funnel at

[@angelramosexperience8698]

where can i get that dipstick?

[@Eyedbythetiger]

Definitely do a van tour. That thing looks badass.

[@maxpower9848]

Nothing "badass" about a sprinter. Smart people don't buy them! I would never depend on one for a place to live full-time.

[@MrTriath1337]

@@maxpower9848 Wow Max, what an arrogant reply. There's a vast majority of smart and adventurous people that would disagree that "smart people don't buy them". A 4x4 diesel Sprinter platform can give you the ability to go off grid, travel nearly anywhere in an efficient and low profile footprint, while providing huge comfort and capability along the way.

[@jfh400]

A great big Yes, please and thank you, regarding everything you said about future videos regarding this van!

[@Brian-Burke]

I can't believe how much oil a Lamborghini requires! Also, I've love to see more on the van. Those are awesome vehicles. Excellent video!

[@MyMy-tv7fd]

a most interesting oil change, and I am very keen to see an overview of the RV aspects of the vehicle if possible, thanks for your great content here.

[@Geniusinventor]

Can we all take the time to appreciate the work this man is doing to help his friend and also entertain man thank you.

[@warwickbourke]

Yes please!!! A detailed van tour would be fantastic.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Beautiful Sprinter van!

[@mr1pearl]

Make a great home for a retired person nice ! Great tips as always especially opening all the oil containers before refilling , I never do that !

[@markbajek2541]

I do that and then I accidentally knock em all over like dominos.

[@turkeyssr]

The elimination of dip sticks is a crime against humanity.

[@SilverCymbal]

I agree with that, he was lucky they even have the hole for it still

[@tuomasholo]

I’m curious if the new 4cyl AWD sprinter has a dipstick or a hole for the dipstick.

[@pr4lviper]

@@SilverCymbal where did you buy it?

[@thomasrossi31]

Love that van. More videos would be great & the price tag too!

[@muskietime]

That looks like the Winnebago Revel 4-Wheel Drive recreational vehicle. Nice thing about a Revel which is a Class B RV is that it is setup to handle Winter Camping (below freezing temperatures). The cost of the Revel jumped almost $80,000 due to COVID Demand! Now lists for $196,000 plus! But it can pull a Bassboat so there’s that.

[@SilverCymbal]

Yes that is what it is and he added a ton of stuff to it. Insane the cost of these but he started to look into a custom build and the cost was not much less for the level of stuff in it. The good thing is while I have it if my wife and I fight now I have a place to live!

[@blkted2945]

@@SilverCymbal hahahha, I'm going to tell you from my experience. If you are not close to your wife, you will either get closer or farther apart. My wife has to relearn how to live in a small space, I was already used to it, having deployed and living in a tiny space, wife not so much. Second, like a home, something is always wrong with your RV and if you have wife that thinks you can just call in a specialist to fix it, doesn't really work like that. Example, our heat went out and I am pretty good at electronics. Check literally everything and finally after freezing on our trip, took it to the Camping World dealership and it was a corroded propane switch. I only had the vehicle 11 months. So be ready to fix your own issues. The switch is under warranty, but you could be stick out in bum-screwed Egypt as we used to say and you better know how to fix things.

[@mr.m3837]

Definitely interested in a tour in that sweet RV.

[@Striperman]

I like that your friend has Silver Cymbal plates on his van. 👍

[@SilverCymbal]

Someday I am going to forget to take them off.

[@joshuanine7690]

Would love to see more of this vehicle

[@genric_sloth971]

Custom built? Lift kit? Thing is awesome

[@JohnSeitz]

Factory height. The 4x4 Sprinter 2500 is lifted when built.

[@benjaminallen2370]

Awesome rig, never knew sprinters took so much oil. Maybe because its a foah-by-foah. Wicked

[@zilverzero]

Would love to see a tour of the inside and any mods. Sprinter is an awesome platform and vanlife is so popular nowb

[@canyonoverland5003]

I like that pump! I will check out the link you provided and investigate this.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, I love the other one I used in lots of my videos but that feature on the mityvac is nice, great if you have fluids that are corrosive since nothing gets to the pump.

[@jgstevens5169]

Yes!! Give us more about the Sprinter. Understand they have an interesting suspension system to help control their "Top Heavy" attributes.

[@SFCRambo60]

My 6.6 Duramax takes 3 gal of oil for an oil change. While in the Military some of the trucks took 5 gal. The Military found that it was cheaper to take oil samples and get them tested than to change the oil every 6 months or 3,000 miles.

[@Mityob67]

Love the content my man. Always interesting and educational.

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@carlosaparicio4236]

Awesome video, we would love to see more of the maintenance and costs associated with owning and living in one of these vehicles

[@mattb9664]

Wow good for Mercedes for making the oil filter holder totally out of plastic..even the center spindle. The labor to assemble that piece now costs more than the parts themselves!

[@TheTrooper777]

Yes, van tour

[@ElectricGlider2016]

Wow all of that work, time, and money just to change the oil. Glad I never have to worry about that with my EV. Hopefully they make a good sprinter style EV within the next 5 years or so.

[@boomblab23]

Was an intern at a Scania dealership, they use about 20-30 liters of oil hahaha, they literally store engine oil a big steel tank at the back that automatically feeds to individual nozzle stations that requires password to activate the pump

[@dand5829]

Filter wrench? I have an NCV3 camper with the same engine and I just hand tighten it. It does help to take the whole airbox off which is very easy to do and requires no tools. Also, the OEM filter is made by either Hengst or Mann and you can just buy those saving a fair bit of cash instead of the OEM branded one.

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

Ravenol That's my go to for my Sprinter. They sell complete kits on Amazon. Meets all specs.

[@edrodrigues5623]

Interested on what you do with it over the summer..

[@Spiros219]

i don't have a sprinter van, i don't need one, but the video was nice

[@SilverCymbal]

Much appreciated

[@BenNawrath]

Definitely tour the van.

[@fitter70]

Yes please do a review of the Van I am a big fan of Van life even though I don't do it myself. Maybe one day after I retire.

[@josevictorino7338]

Awesome ❤️❤️👏👍

[@HangryPandaMike]

Great video as always. That's the RV van I want to get and travel. Did he say what a typical oil change cost vs the materials cost of you doing it?

[@STOCKBOY-fu5sd]

Want see a full tour of van plz?

[@dr4398]

In a prior video a while back, you recommended against buying a Mercedes due to the uniqueness and expense of the parts. Does that apply to the Sprinter? Do you recommend the Sprinter now, or will you need more time with it?

[@IcebergS2000]

Tour of the van please!

[@nemmrrc]

Tour !

[@abecoulter8550]

let me guess if your going to be making videos about the power upgrade you'll be using the victron system

[@idadho]

You likely over-filled your Sprinter. The oil, when hot is likely above full. 13.2 quarts is the usual full amount. Fill to 12.5 quarts, warm the engine for 15 minutes, check the oil level. Usually add most of a quart to top off. That engine is a turbo diesel. Diesels usually require much more oil and turbos require more oil to feed the turbo lubrication system and the turbo oil cooler. 10 quarts is common on engines like a Cummins in a Dodge/Ram.

[@tuomasholo]

That’s a very good point. I like to check oil level in a warm engine.

[@idadho]

@@tuomasholo Mercedes states specifically to only check oil when it is hot. My GM engines do not have this limitation.

[@markbajek2541]

yeah do a van tour , especially the part at the rear side that bumps out.

[@emugash]

Give us a tour of the Van

[@svr123456789officiel]

Because it's a 4x4 you maybe have a bigger oil pan giving the possibility to suck oil on high tilt that is not possible with normal oil pan and can result to engine's damage on regular engine. Also don't forget the oil life time on my exotic Cadillac escalade esv 6.0 I have to remplace my oil every 5000km (3000miles) and I have a lot of oil in it (something like 7L or 7 quartera) but on my dad car a Skoda Octavia with the 1.9tdi from VW the quantity oil is lower (like 4L or 4quarters) but IR can be change only every 60000km (37000miles) with longlife oil (or 30000km or 20000miles with regular oil). This oil life time count a lot in the usage fee.

[@HaydoJoyx]

Tour of the inside

[@HaydoJoyx]

Yes really cool van cant wait to see inside

[@paulschab8152]

Actually, diesels, pre emissions junk have clean looking oil.

[@doubledragon2074]

You do a little of everything don't you brother!

[@charliep5139]

I don't know what it's like mercedes, but for my toyota, going to the dealer and buying OEM oil filters is the same price as an off brand one (approx 5-6 USD) and my dealer throws in the washer for free. I always check the dealer price for parts and fluids because you might be surprised.... Also, I'm not saying you need to use OEM oil, but this is another reason to do your own oil changes because I wonder how many of those quick change oil shops even know about needing to use ESP special engine oil or even care to use the special engine oil...

[@leeglidewell1473]

As much as I love y'all's videos, which are usually absolutely on point, I have to disagree with y'all's comment about diesel engine oil ALWAYS being black. My '02 F-350 Power Stroke,7.3l diesel V-8's engine is filled with 15qts of AMSOIL 15-40 heavy-duty synthetic oil. At 5000 miles, the oil still has color in it. To be honest, I wouldn't feel uncomfortable about going 7,500 miles or more. When y'all don't put 6000 miles per year on any vehicle, y'all tend to change it more frequently. Yeah, it costs a little more than others, but, at the end of the day... how do y'all comprehend value? 'Nuff said. Giddy up.

[@agm6095]

Special oil, special filter is only the beginning of the money the owner of any Mercedes Benz will be spending.

[@Essera26]

Nice tires!! #KO2Life 😁

[@LizzieWoolley]

I want a tour!!!!!

[@jcrides1320]

And then there’s the semis I work on that take almost 40 quarts!

[@SilverCymbal]

I would love to see one of those shops. You guys know how to work on big stuff for sure.

[@forrest225]

Large oil fills are normal for diesels. Just one of the many ways they are more expensive. Fuel is higher, they need DEF, injectors are crazy expensive. IMO small Diesel engines aren’t worth it, the extra efficiency comes at a huge price.

[@willboudreau1187]

Did anyone ask or answer the burning question - why does such a small engine demand so much oil?

[@smileyguyz]

Probably because Mercedes knows they're primarily fleet vehicles that are going to be beat on and undermaintained

[@n9wox]

20K mile service interval

[@mtadams2009]

I drove a service van for 35 years and ran it all the time. In the winter working on outside equipment it would idle for hours to keep me warm. None of my vans were diesels and none had 8 quarts of oil and none of my vans had an engine issue. They were either Ford or Chevy. I did change my oil on time though. Maybe diesels need more oil. Then again it’s a Mercedes and people believe they are something special. If by special you mean expensive to maintain they yeah they are special.

[@patkelly9907]

Merc use to fit an oil cooler but that was in the customers interest less oil Them someone in merc came up with this great idea we will put on bigger sump pan and no cooler merc only had to pay for the oil once We the customers will have to pay for it on every service

[@Hey_Blinkin]

I thought my 19 Z06 at ten quarts was a lot. Big rigs usually take 10-15 gallons, for perspective.

[@themadatheist1976]

Oh lordy, 3.5 time more than my old 89 Dodge Omni.

[@SilverCymbal]

That was the first car I learned to drive on. Long live the hatchback!

[@themadatheist1976]

@@SilverCymbal as long as the struts that hold up the rear hatch that is. lol

[@markbajek2541]

@@SilverCymbal me too, accept sometimes when I would start it up the engine would redline on its own , and would not reduce its throttle no matter what you did. That thing got towed quite a few times to the dealer to figure that little problem out and then of course the rear lift gate gas struts almost never worked.and being in Michigan it rusted out pretty fast too.

[@SpringVinMoto]

More van 😉

[@JUNIORMICH]

My f250 needs 15qts

[@SilverCymbal]

Holy!!! I love that truck so much the 250/350 make you feel like king of the world while driving

[@jkimo1178]

Cybertruck ….. no oil! Hopefully, next year.

[@JUNIORMICH]

@@SilverCymbal 6 years ago, i almost got killed by a guy texting and driving. He hit me head on. So i told mysef i was gonna get me the biggest car i could afford, so i got me a 4 door, long bed 4x4 in case some other idiot wants to play chicken. Cheer🍻

[@alekspanzone1721]

He is so hardcore he does oil changes outside

[@SilverCymbal]

Very true but that thing is 10' tall, no way could I even get it in my garage. We were so lucky its still winter here and that day was 55 degrees! Crazy Mass weather.

[@lloydhawkins538]

Yeah cause it's a Diesel! Change oil in an 18 wheeler they take 90-120 quarts!

[@SilverCymbal]

That is craziness. But I guess those are soooo big. This is just a van, not even an extended one.

[@paulschab8152]

Our 2020 6.7 Powerstroke takes around 13-14 qts. She also puts out over 1000 foot pounds of torque.

[@lloydhawkins538]

@@SilverCymbal yes and those diesel's love to use oil even if you have No Leaks!

[@greensavant2573]

And I thought Jaguar's V-12 326 cubic inch was bad with a Sump Capacity of 11.5 quarts! MB had best get the E-Sprinter to market sooner!

[@minibikemadman]

Ugh those merc sprinters. I've heard in ma atleast commercial vehicles its better to go gas than diesel in a fleet.

[@SilverCymbal]

Just starting to get into this one and it does seem like the Mercedes have a lot of quirks. You may not have seen it but I owned a few years ago and made an insane video about the brand. Many angry owners that I spoke up about repair bills and resale value.

[@Nikola_W211]

Sprinters have bigger oil pans than the ones in their cars i have the same 3.0 liter v6 turbo diesel engine in my e class and the oil capacity is 8.5l or 9 quarts.

[@peterryan7340]

I wanna know why Americans use those small bottles of oil. In Australia we use 5, 10 or 20 litre containers.

[@jimcole2648]

Talk about liberals crying about the environment with Amazon using these trucks and all the oil used. I can see the tears now 🤣🤣🤣

[@lucast594]

You should use a pump to take the oil out

[@igor_oak_tree]

My 6cyl. 3.0 L , 2010, turbo diesel takes 12 liters ,every 10 k miles , no needed Benz brand.

[@Greg29]

I just took delivery of a 2022 Tesla Model S after a 9 month wait, I'm done with oil changes forever.

[@patkelly9907]

Don't for get the electric car will soon be very expensive to charge Some off the bus company's are charging the buses with diesel generators cheaper that electric from the grid they can drive in the city toll free

[@Greg29]

@@patkelly9907 I charge at home, have solar panels on the roof, not an issue. Also have 1000 supercharger miles from Tesla.

[@patkelly9907]

Just to up date you on the cost of charging an electric car here in Ireland it was 7 euro when we spoke last now it going up to 25 euro the power company's can wait to screw everyone

[@Greg29]

@@patkelly9907 Sorry to hear that, isn't there any kind of regulation of electric rates to prevent price gouging?

[@somap8380]

Why don’t you simply pour oil in the container instead of 2 step, mighty vac process.

[@SilverCymbal]

You could, but once you have used that for something else, its not clean enough for mixing other types of oils. Some shops use these exclsuively for coolants and transmission fluids.

[@MrRichardyc]

holy cow, wonder how much the dealer will charge for this oil change/service A...I wouldn't be surprised if they charge over $400 for this.

[@SilverCymbal]

Yes, I think when you are all done its about $700 since they do a couple of other things. But it is a LOT of money Good thing my town takes the old oil too for free.

[@MrBertstare]

There is literally nothing InSanE about the oil change, except the lack of the of a torque wrench. 14 quarts is about average for a light/medium duty Diesel engine. Have owned GM, Fords, and even a 3.0 and a 2.7 sprinter for reference.

[@SilverCymbal]

Is it average? The Ford Super Duty has a 6.7 liter engine and uses 13.0 qts. The Mercedes has just a 3.0 liter engine and uses 13.4 qts - I say that's pretty unusual. Everybody yells about torque wrenches I have never seen a pro use them on anything except head bolts. Use it if you want, wasn't a big deal here.

[@MrBertstare]

​@@SilverCymbal I have been over seeing 7 shops for almost 2 decades and used to turn a wrench for a living. I have never had a car leave with out a drain plug being torqued or a filter cap being torqued. Its especially important on the German aluminum pans with the overally aggressive threads and soft aluminum. I would still say not an insane amount for it being a diesel. Off the top of my head the duramax is the least at like 10 quarts but its gas counterpart is almost 9 quarts if I recall correctly! There is one thing that has been certain for quite a while German engineers love lots of oil. even their gas motors take double or triple what we would consider normal.

[@evnthrzon]

Just get a Ram ProMaster, 540k miles still going Haha

[@rjb6327]

14 quarts for a 4 cyl engine?? WHY?

[@SilverCymbal]

It a 6 cylinder, but its still a crazy amount of oil! The Lambo at least has a 12 cylinder

[@nonyobussiness3440]

I preferred the dodge vans at fedex express compared to to mercs. Ungoverned and they hauled ass

[@markrice3019]

😃😃

[@ryannorris5713]

It’s pretty bad it has gotten to the point where a dipstick is an accessory

[@SilverCymbal]

I completely agree, at least you could add it. My Tacomas transmission fluid dipstick is long gone, no option for adding anything

[@newera4k333]

Where can someone find the accessory dipstick?

[@abecoulter8550]

just say litres? one quart is one quarter gallon witch is one litre, at least you not doing an oil change on a locomotive, that would be a couple hundred litres

[@abecoulter8550]

SCAM

[@alexanderdrakh5237]

Can't believe I'm watching this...and own an electric car. Still, very interesting.

[@SilverCymbal]

I want a Lighting or Rivian sometime myself, but I think if you have a big rig like these, I don't mind the diesel but for cars and light trucks I am glad to see electric. I wish the cybertruck came out, but Rivian seems to have a lot going for them,

[@alexanderdrakh5237]

@@SilverCymbal I'd be wary of new electric vehicles. Remember the hype arounf Faraday? Then they went bankrupt. Give Rivian some time to make it's a stable company that can provide maintenance for years to come.

[@MarcOppelt]

Meh...my pickup truck takes 28.