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2013 Mercedes Sprinter 3500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Sprinter 3500.

The 2013 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 takes 13.2 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity13.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque126-140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 013997614564. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter013997614564 alt 0299975448
Engine air filter0000903751
Fuel filter6420906352 alt 6420920401
Battery0009823308 alt 0019828208
Front wiper blades9068201000
Thermostat6422002015
Cabin air filter9068300218 alt 9068300318

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length239.8 in
Overall width79.1 in
Overall height95.7 in
Wheelbase144.5 in
Curb weight4711 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 68.5 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 13.2 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 126-140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.5-10.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity13.2 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts126-140 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub184 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174-218 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.984 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0011 in

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Sprinter 3500 take?

13.2 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.