Fluid - Capacities & Recommended: Specifications: Specifications
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ENGINE
| Component | Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts |
|---|---|
| Engine Coolant | Mopar ® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. |
| Gasoline Engine Oil | See list below MB 229.3, 229.31, 229.5, 229.51 |
| Diesel Engine Oil | Mopar 68001334AA Mobil 1 ESP Formula MB MB 288.51, 229.31, 299.51 |
| Engine Oil Filter | Mopar ® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. |
| Spark Plugs | Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine compartment. |
| Fuel Selection 3.5 Liter | 91 Octane, (R+M)/2 Method |
| Fuel Selection 3.0 Liters | Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier. Must meet, No. 2 Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel requirements ASTM specification D-975 (0.0015% Sulfur Level). Commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL may contain up to 5% bio diesel. This proportion will not have an effect on performance and wear. |
The following oils have been determined to meet the DaimlerChrysler requirements as shown below:
| MB approved engine oil | SAE | MB sheet |
| Castrol Syntec 5W-40 | 5W-40 | 229.3 |
| Castrol Syntec 0W-30 European Formula | 0W-30 | 229.5 |
| Chevron Supreme Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-40 | 5W-40 | 229.31 |
| Havoline Ultra S 5W-30 | 5W-30 | 229.31 |
| Havoline Ultra S 5W-40 | 5W-40 | 229.31 |
| High Star | 5W-30 | 229.3 |
| Mobil 1 0W-40 | 0W-40 | 229.3, 229.5 |
| Mobil 1 5W-50 | 5W-50 | 229.3 |
| Mobil 1 ESP Formula MB | 5W-40 | 229.51 |
| Pennzoil European Formula Ultra | 5W-30 | 229.5 |
| Pennzoil Platinum European Formula | 5W-40 | 229.3 |
| Pento High Performance 5W-30 LA | 5W-30 | 229.31 |
| Q Diesel Plus | 5W-30 | 229.51 |
| Q European Engine | 5W-40 | 229.3 |
| Q European Engine Ultra | 5W-30 | 229.5 |
| Shell Helix Ultra AX | 5W-30 | 229.51 |
| Shell Rimula Signia | 10W-40 | 228.51 |
| Texaco Havoline Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-40 | 5W-40 | 229.31 |
| Valvoline SynPower MST | 5W-30 | 229.51 |
| - | Service interval | Product name/product number | MB sheet |
| Air conditioning The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. |
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| Refrigerant R-134a | - | Refrigerant R-134a | 361.0 |
| Automatic transmission | |||
| Automatic transmission fluid | 10 years 60,000 mi (96,000 km) | MOPAR ® Part No. 05127382AB Shell ATF 3603/M-115 Shell ATF 3353 or equivalent | 236.10 236.12 |
| Brakes Use brake fluid approved for DaimlerChrysler standard MB 331.0 and/or DaimlerChrysler material standard MS-9971, brake fluid certified to DOT 4 Plus standards, that also maintains a minimum dry boiling point (ERBP) of 500°F (260°C), a minimum wet boiling point (WERBP) of 356°F (180°C) and a maximum viscosity of 1500 mm2/s, conforming to FMVSS 116 and ISO 4925. |
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| Brake fluid | 2 years | Intac B026E Dry boiling point:500°F(260°C) Wet boiling point:356°F(180°C) MOPAR® MS-9971 Part No. 04549625AC or equivalent | 331.0 |
CAPACITIES
| Vehicle | Engine with oil filter | Fuel Tank | Cooling system | Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system | |
| Engine oil | Capacity | Including reserve fuel | Coolant | Water with MB windshield washer fluid | |
| 2500 CDI, 3500 CDI (3.0 Liter Diesel) | 13.21 Quarts. (12.5 Liters) | 26.42 Gallons (100 Liters) | 5.3 Gallons (20 Liters) | 10.75 Quarts (10.0 Liters) | approx. 7.40 Quarts (7.0 Liters) |
| 2500, 3500 (3.5 Liter Gas) | 10.04 Quarts. (9.5 Liters) | 26.42 Gallons (100 Liters) | 5.3 Gallons (20 Liters) | 7.40 Quarts (7.0 Liters) | approx. 7.40 Quarts (7.0 Liters) |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | MB sheet | ||||
| Service Fill - NAG1 | 5.0 Liter (10.6 Pints) | 236.10, 236.1 | |||
| O-haul Fill - NAG1 | 7.7 Liter (16.3 Pints) | ||||
| REAR AXLE ± 0.03 Liter (1 oz.) | MB sheet | ||||
| 8 1/2 | 1.8 Liter (4.0 Pints.) | 235.0 | |||
| POWER STEERING SYSTEM | MB sheet | ||||
| Power steering fluid capacities are dependent on engine/chassis options as well as steering gear/cooler options. Depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these capacities may vary. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP FILL AND BLEED PROCEDURE for proper fill and bleed procedures. | 236.3 | ||||