2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Hit 500k miles. All Fluids Replaced Under $400 (like new)
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- I bought this 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter brand new and it now has 500k miles. Still original engine and transmission. Time to change all the fluids once again.
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As a Mercedes sprinter tech I never seen a car with this high mileage very well maintained!
Man holding up the trans by the driveshaft cant be good for the u joints
@@panchoelquededejaelculoanc3512 Its a non-issue, those u joints take way more during acceleration than a few kilos of pressure to lift it 2-3 cm. The bulk of the weight its still on the engine mounts.
As a tech, how do you find the 4 cylinder 7 speeds hold up compared to the 6 cylinder. Any major issues to look out for. Thanks.
I've just hit 270k miles in my 2013 sprinter (had it from 80k). I've been servicing it myself every 10-15k, going to do an oil change every 10k now that its getting on a bit.
Thanks for making this video, you've given me the knowledge and confidence to change the other fluids and oils.
Deleted?
2013 can do 40k miles per service though?! Mine has done 400k and I only service when the light comes on
I just bought a 2015 170 inch Mercedes Sprinter with the 2.1 4 cylinder. My previous van was a 2005 Dodge Sprinter of 9 years of which I drove 250,000 miles. I bought that van with 113,000 miles and at the end it had 362,000 miles. Mechanical sound but the frame was rotted.
The 2015, I'm starting out with 278,000 miles.
These vans are great. I love the longevity.
Thank you for taking the time to explain everything
Amazed you have a 4 cylinder wirh 278K miles. I also have the 2.1 L 4 cylinder 2014 with 76000 miles (123000 kms). Wondered how the 4 cylinders held up compared to the 6? Believe there is a problem with water pump, DEF system clogging up and cracks in air cooler and intake mamifold. Seems those smaller engines do hold up.
Thank you for your patience brother
When you add the distilled water you should close the Draincock valve and run the engine until the thermostat opens and flushes the dirty coolant from the hoses and engine block. Then open the draincock valve, this way you do a proper full flush of the whole system.
Yes!
500k miles and the drain pan plug isn't stripped. 100% impressed. Pretty much every single one is stripped.
I did the maintenance myself since it was new lol
@@L8R-HP did you change intake manifold , high fuel pressure , vacuum pump ,turbo ?
@@everythingtech6377 nope. All original
@@L8R-HP most likely you were lucky the previous owner has done the hard part for you , because the manifold on 651 2.1 made from plastic (has lifetime and it will deteriorate over time as well as it been exposed to heat all the time ) so it wont last that long and Mercedes engineer they know that it has to be changed over certain time so you can come back to them to replace those deteriorating parts . and by the way water pump , vacuum pump , high fuel pressure pump ,... all they have rubber seal on them and over time at some point have to be replaced , in regards to timing chain on this engine I could agree with you as long as you do your oil change on time they could go way beyond 500k as they have been made from steal so as long as they got lobrcated very well with engine oil it shouldn't be problem . The same way Mercedes engineer made us to come back to them regularly to buy fuel filter , air filter is the same engineer who design those water pump ...either you or your mechanic will have to come back to them at some point to get those faulty parts , so I would advice anyone who own this engine when they get to 250k is time to do your preventive maintenance specially those one on heated area (water pump , manifold .. ) to avoid catastrophic damage to this engine and to make it last way beyond 1000000miles .
@@everythingtech6377 I bought all my vans brand new.
Great vid man. Much appreciated! 500K??? Amazing!
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!! ONE MAN'S BORING KNOWLEDGE, IS ANOTHER MAN'S EXCITING NEW SKILL SET!!! LONG AND WORTH EVERY SECOND TO ME! NEW SUB. FROM THE 641....MY FRIEND, I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU KEEP THIS RIG AND POST A MILLION MILES VIDEO....
Thank you!!! 😀😎
This was a great video! Thanks for sharing how to change all fluids!!!! Much needed info
Thank you!
Planning on doing the transmission on mine as soon as the snow melts. Ive watched a few videos of this procedure. You're the only one who did'nt make a huge mess!
Mine at 415k miles I’m so exited. And feels great. This van changed my perspective of mileage anxiety.
Nice! 💪
Ah mines a baby at 315 then 😅
@@jimmyb269 haha yes. Just broken in 😁
38:19 Nah bro, you are the one that's awesome! Thanks so much for this video!! I just bought a second hand sprinter and I can't wait to work on it.
You got this! 💪
Im looking at one right now. that has 350k miles on it, the outside is perfect no rust no dents. But just sounds like a risk , i see even on the comments saying how rare it is. Your the only one on youtube that has one with this amount of miles.
These things run forever with proper maintenance. Ask for service records
Very informative video and even though I dont service my own van, the knowledge will be useful when I take it in for its next service. Im on my third Sprinter and I am sure that, as with the last two, it will be rust that kills this one in the end. Mechanically, they have always been pretty good considering the miles they eat. In my opinion, the guy that sprays the paint on these beasts at the factory deserves some kind of recognition for spraying paint so thin it is almost see-through. A gallon of white paint must see him through the entire year.
Thank you for this detailed video. I am more confident now to tacklet this job. I also use the part shop in SD and they are great.....
I'm glad to know I'm in San Diego also I just bought my van the same year it looks like the same transmission. I'm trying to find out which transmission it really is it was sold to me as a seven-speed I can't figure out if it's a seven or five. I haven't even gone to the gears yet on the freeway all the way to try to find out. I'm going to have to do that
Amazing job
Number 1
Greetings from Spain
I gotta give thanks to you man. Your detailed video was great for changing my own oil on my 2014 Sprinter 2.1. About to change my coolant and differential fluids. I always refer back to your video. You saved me money by not taking it to the shop. Many THANKS!
Great video L8R, thanks for posting this. I will be doing my own fluids replacement from now on. 2018 Sprinter 4x4, tuned and deleted also.
Nice
This should have 13,979 likes. What a great, comprehensive video!
I'm almost more impressed that there is no rust on it.
Haha yep. Kept it clean 👍
I saw a fellow do a fluid change with the saem year van as I also have he had 1 million miles, I have 313,000 km
check your power steering hoses next to the engine, known problem and there is even a recall to fix the issue. The hose is too short and if that clamp is insufficient the hose can blow off and lose all your steering fluid at once. Congratulations on your 500K miles, I have a 2018 Sprinter 4x4 and hope it lasts as long as yours.
This video is now my maintenance bible for old sprinter. Thank you!
Heres me with a 1.2 million miles sprinter
Thanks a million for the video! I have a 3500 HR series and your vid is definitely on the money!
nice job-you are right keep fluids changed/the transmission will run smooth-shift real good-smooth/thanks much
Super Video ,my second viewing thanks Darryl J from Australia
Great video thanks for doing this. I have. 2011 sprinter that has been a pain with DEF emission issues. Finally Mercedes stepped up and replaced the emission system. With only 44000 miles it was disappointing to have the count down starts. Now it is running great, knock on wood. I have done my own oil changes and fuel filter changes but now with this video i feel confident doing the remain fluid changes. Great information.
Nice! Be sure to use the right oil if you still use DEF
@@L8R-HP yes I use the Mobil 1 ESP stuff.
@@L8R-HP I do have one question on the fuel filters. I have the filter where the 3 pin moisture sensor is inserted in the center of the filter. I have not been able to get the hose fitting connector on top to come off so I end up just prying the moisture sensor assembly out of the filter with hose still connected. There is a white tab to pull or push but it does not seem to release the hose connection. What am I missing?
Great explanation and the perfect amount of video at the proper time. Excellent.
Excellent Video so simply explained and so well cheers Darryl J from Australia
This was the best video ever
great video has built up my mental confidence and I wil attaemp t do teh same on my 2014. Thansk again
Me too
Great job. you have the same 2 favorite vehicles that I own. E70 diesel and Sprinter van.....liking your channel
Thank you!!! 🤩
I have the 5 cylinder '06 model with 185K miles. The spec for motor oil is 5W40 and I run Rotella not the Mobil. When new there was no Mobil 1 5W40 truck diesel oil on the market so I
immediately went with Rotella. In Chicago with these cold winters I have run 0W40 Rotella T6 and the motor starts just like being 20 degrees F when outside it is 10 below. 0W40 is not as
available so back to 5W40. If you live in a warmer climate maybe 5W40 oil will do for the closer tolerances V6 motors Diesel, but, in the colder weather northern climates that 40 weight oil has to take its toll on engine wear. There are several Chicago land older Sprinters with 800K miles in this area. I have not met them.
Is that the 2.7 l 5 cyc
@@JamesLee-mv4wh Well, the '06 Sprinters were 5 cylinder. The later V6 models are expensive to maintain due to electronics.
Awesome, I have a 2014 and learned a lot
Awesome vans 💪
Thanks for the great video!! Just bought a 2010 3500 with 332k miles on it to restore. I’m following all your instructions except the transmission flush. Shops are telling me not to do it if it hasn’t been done regularly
It’s not a flush, just a filter and fluid replacement. Some don’t recommend, but I’ve done it on my whole fleet and never had issues.
Hi TJ, why are shops telling you not to do it if it hasn't been done regularly?
I thought supposed to use 5W-30 for the sprinter diesels and 5W-40 for the sprinter gas engines.
5w-40 mobile one diesel oil is a better oil. That’s why my sprinters run for ever
THANK YOU !!!
Great video ths
My is 4 cylinder and 2017 I got 260 k miles
I have mine with 665000 and run like a champ
Nice 👍💪
thank you for putting video together.
Awesome video bro, well done. Congrats on 500k.
Thank you 😁
Thank you
I’m buying a 2015 with the 2.1 deleted. 213,000 miles. You have any videos of a 2.1? I plan to add a transmission cooler and a bypass oil filter. Anything else I should be looking at? Thank you.
2.1 is good, but not with that miles. I would try to get a 3.0. I’ve only owned one 2.1L and I got 400k miles out of it. I got it new and changed fluids more than recommended. Parts are way more expensive for the 2.1L.
If you do get any parts for any sprinter. Ether get them from the dealer or this website.
europarts-sd.com
All other parts are trash.
Thanks for sharing. Very helpful and inspirational.
Well done!
Thanks for saving me thousands!
😀😎👍
Hello buddy.... I just ordered a fuel filter. I own a 2012 Sprinter... Do you know how to flush the old diesel out of the Van? any ideas?? Thanks again
There is a hose on top of the fuel tank with a cap on the end. Remove cap, and hook up a portable small pump to it, that will get all the old diesel out.
Thanks for this - really useful and well-presented.
Thanks for sharing.
Great video. My 2016 manual van (W906) has clocked 132k mikes and has just developed a lazy oil pump… I wondered if you’ve had to change an oil pump for the same reason? I think it’s the gear driven cylindrical type on this engine….but I’m checking with MB today!
My 2010 383000 miles just blew turbo changed transmission and fuel pump and oxygen sencer running again
It’s really helpful Thanks a lot for making this video , for the transmission fluid change , isn’t better to drain the torque converter too ?
I’ve been doing this on my fleet and never had an issue. But it wouldn’t hurt to drain the converter as well. Main thing is replacing the transmission filter
Curious, how many times in the 500k did you drain the coolant. I have read that there is a silica gel pack in the reservoir and that the coolant is a very specific 15 year coolant. 12:45
Drained and filled every 200k miles
Amazing video, thank you
I like this video. I have a 2014 sprinter van . It has traveled 50,000 kilometers. I want to change Cooland and power steering fluid. But I can't find the drain of Cooland and power steering fluid. can you take a picture and show me exact the location.
Thanks.
Coolant drain is on the driver bottom of the radiator. Kind of hard to see. Power steering fluid doesn’t have a drain, I just disconnect the hose on the bottom of the steering reservoir tank.
Thanks for the great instructional video. Question: when you open the radiator drain plug how many turns do you do? Seems like mine will make a 1/4 turn and stop. The valve behaves like a 1/4 turn ball valve, not a plug that you can keep turning until fluid comes out. I don't want to force it further in fear of breaking something. I am not getting any fluid to come out when the valve stopped at 1/4 turn. Thanks for your help.
Mine 233.000 .. previous owner misused it. I've spent lots of money doing my own repairs and maintenance ..
Dang that sucks ☹️
Thanks for the video. What transmission is that is it a 5-speed or 7.. I just bought my van the same year. They said it's a 7-speed but I only think it might be a five-speed. Hopefully you get this message
This one had the 5 speed. The 4cyl 2.1 have the 7 speed
Thank you very much I figured out finally that I have the 5 speed. I got my transmission drain and flush done just like you did.. worked perfect🎉
Thanks for the video. Super helpful. Wanted to see if you could give me some information on how I can switch my van to use the "proper" oil. I have 150k on a 2012. Would love to get over 500k miles. Any information helps. Ty
Good job brother, I have a 2015 Coachmen prism 2150le, it has the 3500 Mercedes benz sprinter cab and chassie with the 3.0 diesel. It has 47,456 miles on it. I just bought it and it has no maintenance records. You think I should do a transmission fluid/ filter job on it? I'm about to do the engine oil and filter, and rear diff. I did flat tow a 2014 jeep grand cherokee overland 4x4 from Texas to Ohio and back 2,400 miles with it last week. It was over loaded a bit over 2,300 pounds but it did pretty good. It slowed down from 70 mph to 60 mph going up an 8% grade. Not bad..
Nice! Yea I would defiantly service the transmission. Even with the low miles it wouldn’t hurt to replace the trans filter and fluid.
I have nearly 400k on a 2016 mercedes sprinter van , change oil every 10k .
Hi, Is oil change every 10K all you did for maintenance for nearly 400K? Thanks
Supposed to put engine oil filter in first and then fill the filter with oil and then put the cap back on .
No
Thanks for the video! Would you be able to let me know where you got your transmission oil dip stick?
europarts-sd.com
This is the best site for OEM parts and cheaper than dealer
Thanks mate,
Very helpful video. Just a very quick question I bought a 2013 Vito 122 CDI with 63k km recently and should I idle it for about 10-15 mins before I drive away?
At least a few minutes
Great video. BTW how many turbos have you gone through?
Original turbo
Great video . This will be my go to Sprinter Maintnence video . Did you just disconnect the egr or did you remove it and place a plate over it ?
Still connected. Just tuned out
Hey , hope you had a great Christmas .
Since you have driven so many miles with your Sprinter, do you recommend a highway tire that worked best for you?
I have BF Goodridge tire with off road tread that came with the van and creates noticeable road noise.
Thanks
Happy New Year
@@MrMax35ds I always use Michelin. They last over 150k highway miles and noise free.
@@L8R-HP how do you tune it out? Any videos on this?
Awesome review, best out there. Where is the def tank located for these models?
On this one it’s under the van on passenger side. Under the passenger seat area.
@@L8R-HP thank you so much
great video!!
Congratulations on your Sprinter hitting 500,000 miles. I have a strange "whining" noise under my hood at low speeds and I even hear the noise sometimes when the vehicle is decelerating and my engine RPM's are around 1,200 or less and just coasting. My vehicle is a 2011 Sprinter 3500 with 65,000 miles. I've had the Sprinter transmission serviced every 20,000 or 30,000 miles with a new filter. I really don't think it's a transmission issue since the vehicle shifts perfectly.
My engine is the 3 liter V6, OM642.
So, a few questions for you: did you get the AEM modifications done? Any issues?
Any issues with the PCV valve or EGR valves? And, are you just using the Mercedes Benz approved oils?
Could be your power steering or maybe alternator pulley.
I used Mercedes’ approved fluids.
The power steering pump has a leak that makes noise.
500k miles impressive bro! At how many miles do you change the engine oil? Thanks
Engine oil I replaced every 10-15k miles
Is that Fuchs oil for the rear differential? I ordered the same kind from that website. I have a 2015 2.1 sprinter. 75W85 diff fluid sound right?
europarts-sd.com/item.asp?cID=41&PID=3684
have you ever had a problem with the def system?
Yes, all the time 🤦🏻♂️
Is this OM642 engine? if yes - I have a 2016 GL350 same engine, how do you deal with DPF issues on this thing thank you in advance. Mine started burning so much oil starting at 160,000 miles. I have already replaced 2 DPF filters in 6 months. I am assuming due to excessive oil burn (800ml every 1000km (600 miles))
I don’t think GL and ML engines are exactly the same. For some reason they don’t last as long as sprinter engines. I had a 2011 ML350 and had to replace timing chain at 70k miles. My friend had a GL and engine locked up at 100k miles. I’ve never had these problems in my sprinter vans. I had them deleted, got tired of replacing dpf and just couldn’t afford it anymore. Lol
whats current mpg now vs when first purchased?
Mpg is better now because of delete
Where did you buy your delete/tuner from?
Hi I just bought a 2012 sprinter can you tell me how many miles you get on a tank please
Around 400 miles. Depends on how much weight i have
@@L8R-HP wow thank you for the reply I really appreciate it I am totally new to the sprinter thing
I have a lot of tools in mine I’m a carpenter I’m getting like 300 miles doesn’t seam right my e250 gas van got the same mileage as this Diesel sprinter
Why's the check engine light on at the end?
It’s deleted, I never turned the engine light off.
How do I not run DEF exhaust on a 2014 Sprinter. is this a thing? What gives?
EPA wants you to run the DEF, they want to kill everyone
I'm curious if you had any issue with your timing chain or the chain tensioner? Have you replaced it at any time?
No issues with timing. Only things I replaced was alternator and filters and fluids on this unit. Also belts and pulleys
@@L8R-HP Damn that's amazing. I'm sure it all depends on how the van was driven, mostly highway and oil changes at proper intervals.
@@lukaszgudewicz6442 yep highway miles. Maintenance done on time or even earlier. Awesome vans for sure.
How do I change the crank shift fan belt
Do you ever replace the " stretch bolts " to tranny pan ? . I last time over torqued the bolts . One bolt snapped . Had to use original .
If they come in the kit I replace them. If not I’ve reused them before without issues
@@L8R-HP Yes , I think it's OK in a bind . Otherwise the stretch bolts are for a risen .
Sorry ,, I meant reason !
I don't understand the justification of the 90* extra turn in the torquing process ? .
👍🏻
How long did your original water pump last?
400k miles on some of my vans
@@L8R-HP Thanks for your replies. Have you ever needed to address timing chain or tensioner in the 500K miles?
I have a 2014 Sprinter and cannot get the interior lights to work. It isn't the fuse. Do you know about any controls that may not be obvious?
Dome light?
@@L8R-HP it’s all of the interior lights including the ones in the cargo area. I just got this van and the lights were working when I picked it up but they stopped working and I have not been able to get them on again.
@@tubeyoucaliron if it’s not the fuse I’m not sure what it could be. Make sure the bulbs are not LED, these vans don’t like LED light bulbs
@@L8R-HP Thanks for your reply. It's probably something really simple. I just haven't figured it out yet. The lights in the cargo area (mine's a refer van) are definitely LED. I'm not sure about the rest of the lighting.
How long do the Viton oil cooler seals last?
I have one question: after replacing the coolant fluid, didn't you need to remove the air from the system? Thanks in advance.
No need, just pour it in.
@@L8R-HP Awesome! Thanks a Million! Greetings from Brazil ;)
What kinda mileage are you getting with the van being deleted? And how many miles did the van have when you deleted it? I have a 2011 freightliner sprinter with 300,000 but the engine has 130,000 and have been thinking about doing a delete but there was actually a recent recall and Mercedes replaced my entire exhaust system for free and with this my exhaust and def system is all under warranty now through Mercedes. Would you still get a delete in this situation?
18-22mpg empty and 16 while towing. This one had around 150k miles and dealer refused to fix issues under warranty which was up to 175k so I had no choice. Delete is nice and extends engine life, but if you don’t have any issues and still under warranty I would keep it stock.
So you have a van with 300.000 miles on it but it has 130.000 miles on it....a two engined van...
I had mine deleted at 29000 miles, I get on average 17-18 mpg now, 2018 Sprinter 4x4. I know it was a very "early" delete but want this engine to live to 1 million miles.
@@L8R-HP wondering if your dealer gave you incorrect in information, I can't find anything that states that vehicles with over 175,000 miles are excluded from the emissions recall. Are you able to point me to anything, it would be greatly appreciated
How much did the kit cost at the time of this video?
Man. You drive over 71k per year with this van?
My drivers average 120k miles per year usually.
Let's talk about the trans fluid change without draining the torque converter. Go to a trans repair shop and look at used torque converters and open-cut one torque converter apart and look at the mess (a converter without a drain plug that is). Then tell us you do not drain the converter but just circulate some new fluid briefly. The boys and girls at MB would be frowning if they knew you were not doing the full trans service which includes draining the converter. Special situations with vehicles sometimes allow certain service to be extended or skipped at times and this
expensive transmission in the Sprinter is not one of them.
I had a fleet of these vans and this worked for me. The day I quick going to the dealer and started doing my own service is the day I stoped having issues with my vans. Keep going to the dealer. You will be replaying engines and transmissions every 150-200k miles. The boy and girls at MB need more training. Resetting the computers is not servicing the vehicle 😂
I go ahead and drain the converter and service transmission replace filter about every 40k miles just want to keep the fluid cherry but if you service the trans often no need, was an auto tech for 25 yrs and most torque converters can't be drained so we serviced those every 15k to 30k since you can only get half the fluid out it helps keep the fluid fresh
Is this the 2.1?
3.0
if yu were able to set up a tripod you would eliminate themovement of shake inyur videos , make sit mor epleasenet for the viewer Thansk for the viedoe
If your doing regular services on your van you should never have to use flushes........flushes are only for if you buy a van or car and you don't know the service history....flushes will also destroy all engine seals and remove deposits that may be the only thing stoping engine leaks..
Lol ok. That’s why my vehicles run forever 🤷🏻♂️
Does your van have a def system?
No DEF
What was the size of the allen key on the differential?
I think it's 8 mm
Hoy bro how many speeds is your transmission ?
5
@@L8R-HP is it possible to fit a & speed on e?
Have you had any problems with your EGR valve and do you clean yours?
Wondering the same, I've got a 2022 v6 with only 5500 miles and already needed to clean the EGR valve
@@mitchellcamps7595 I don't think that owners know to clean them. I have 47,700 miles on mine and it was filthy and I went I to limp mode, I don't think that it has ever been cleaned. The emissions on these things are finicky to say the least.
all you needed to do was replace the U-Joint
Not replaceable
@@L8R-HP okay. My bad.
use a tripod mate stop moving your camera a for your clenst easy viewing Thansk you