oil change DODGE SPRINTER 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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Rotation pattern for single and dual rear wheels
Single Rear Wheels:
 Rotate the tires by axle. Never change the direction
of rotation of your tires. Make sure that on one axle
just one type of tire (same size, type construction,
load and speed rating) is used.
Dual Rear Wheels:
 Rotate front tires by axle and the outer rear tire side
to side if there is no approved direction of rotation.
The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be
WARNING!
In order to avoid loosing a wheel and in order to re-
duce the risk of fatal or serious injuries or vehicle
damage, please follow these safety instructions:
 Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.
 Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
 If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must not
drive the vehicle. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
 Only use genuine wheel bolts approved from the
vehicle manufacturer and specified for your
vehicle’s rims. Check tightness of wheel bolts or
nuts regularly and retighten with a torque wrench,
if necessary. Tighten wheel bolts or nuts in a cross-
pattern sequence. After changing a wheel, the
wheel bolts or nuts must be tightened once the
vehicle has been driven for about 30 miles (50 km).
If new or repainted wheels are fitted, the wheel
bolts or nuts must be retightened again after about
600 to 3000 miles (about 1000 to 5000 km).

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If diesel fuels are used with a sulphur content
exceeding 0.5 % by weight, engine oil change intervals
must be shortened. Please contact your Sprinter Dealer
to obtain the necessary information.
Refueling from drums or canisters may lead to the fuel
becoming contaminated. This in turn can cause faults
in the fuel system. Always filter the fuel before adding
it to the vehicle’s tank.Fuel Filter with Water Separator
Check the water separator when the fuel indicator
lamp does not go out or comes on while the engine
is running.
The interval for changing the fuel filter is reduced to
10,000 miles (about 15,000 km).
WARNING!
Under no circumstances should gasoline be mixed
with diesel fuel.
Due to the high pressure and high temperature in
the injection system, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
In addition, there is a risk of engine damage.
Always follow basic safety rules when working
with any combustible material.

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Procedure:
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery
surface.
2. Switch on the hazard warning flasher switch, apply
the parking brake, and place the transmission
selector in "P".3. Everyone must leave the vehicle before you jack it
up.
4. Everyone must leave the danger zone, before
jacking the vehicle.
5. The vehicle must be safeguarded in accordance
with legal regulations (such as using a warning
triangle).
6. Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking
wheels with wheel chocks (not supplied with
vehicle) or sizable wood block or stone.
On a level road, place one chock in front of and one
behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the
wheel being changed.
When changing a wheel on mild uphill or downhill
grades, place chocks on the downhill side blocking
both wheels of the other axle.
WARNING!
Do not jack the vehicle up more than 1.2 in (30
mm) between the tire and the surface. Otherwise,
the vehicle may tip over and may cause serious in-
jury or death to you or others.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jack stands before working under the vehicle.
Precautions when changing a wheel:
For tire inflation pressures, see “Tire Pressures”
For the torque, refer to "Installing a wheel";
Do not damage, grease or oil wheel bolts or their
threads.
WARNING!
Do not change wheels on either steep uphill or
downhill grades. The vehicle may begin to move
and fall from the jack which could cause personal
injury and property damage.

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6NOTE: The optional light alloy wheels are supplied
with 5 short wheel lug bolts enclosed for the steel spare
wheel in the vehicle tool kit.
 Before fitting the spare wheel, clean rust and dirt off
the contact surfaces of the wheel and the wheel hub,
and from the wheel bolts.
 Note the specified wheel and tire size, tire load
capacity and speed code.
 Do not change the tire’s direction of rotation.
 Do not damage, grease or oil wheel bolts or their
threads.
WARNING!
Different wheel bolts are required for pressed
steel and light-alloy wheels.
Incorrect wheel lug bolts for the wheels could
work loose, thereby causing you to lose control of
the vehicle. This could cause an accident resulting
in severe personal injuries and and property
damage.
WARNING!
Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened
mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
To avoid the risk of serious or fatal injuries or ve-
hicle damage, please bear the following points in
mind:
 Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.
 Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts
 If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must not
drive the vehicle. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
 Only use genuine DaimlerChrysler wheel bolts
specified for your vehicle’s rims.

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Air Filter Restriction Indicator (Optional)
The indicator on the air filter housing in the engine
compartment shows the degree of contamination in the
air filter element. If the red field reaches the 100 %
range, the air filter element should be replaced as soon
as possible.Approved Engine Oils
NOTE: Use only engine oils that are labeled on the
container as meeting the specifications of API (American
Petroleum Institute) and/or DaimlerChrysler specification
sheets MB 228.3, 228.5, 229.3 and 229.5, such as MOPAR®
SAE 15W-40 HD Diesel Engine Oil (e.g. MOPAR® Part
No. 04798231AD), or equivalent.
Always refer to the following viscosity chart for the
proper viscosity grade based on ambient temperature.
Select oil viscosity according to the lowest air
temperature expected before the next oil change.
For further information, contact your authorized
Sprinter Dealer.

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WINTER OPERATION
Have your vehicle winterized by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer before the onset of winter.
 Have the engine oil changed, if the engine oil filled
is not approved for winter use.
 Coolant: antifreeze/anti-corrosion concentration in
the coolant checked.
 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning
system (optional): add windshield washer fluid
"winter wash" to the water, depending on ambient
temperatures.
 Battery: the battery will lose capacity as
temperatures drop. Only a well-charged battery will
ensure reliable engine starting even at low outside
temperatures.
 Tires: fit M+S radial tires with a minimum tread
depth of approximately 1/6 in (4 mm) on all wheels
for the winter season.BATTERIES
The standard battery is located in the engine
compartment.
WARNING!
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe personal injuries and death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured, if the battery explodes.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush
affected area with water and seek medical help if
necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or
sparks away from battery, avoid improper
connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.
Use only impact-resistant batteries with a central
gas release cover to prevent corrosion damage and
to prevent occupants from caustic burns in the
event of an accident.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Q Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Q Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Q Maintenance - Without ASSYST
Maintenance Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
…Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Q Maintenance - With ASSYST
Maintenance Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Q Regular Check-Ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Q Special Maintenance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 307
…Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
…Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
…Dust Filter for Heating/Ventilation
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Q Engine Oil Change and Filter Replacement . . . . 307
…Once a Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Q Scope of Work for Maintenance service . . . . . . . 308
…Oil Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
…Additional Maintenance Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
…Additional Maintenance Work After ... Years 310

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SPECIAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
If bodies built by manufacturers other than
DaimlerChrysler Corporation are fitted to the vehicle, the
maintenance requirements and lubrication intervals
specified by the body manufacturer must be adhered to,
in addition to all standard maintenance requirements.
Brake Fluid
Only use brake fluids approved by the manufacturer
(DOT 4 plus). Information about brake fluids is
available from your Sprinter Dealer.
Coolant
Have the corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze concentration
in the coolant checked before the onset of winter (once
a year in countries with high prevailing temperatures).
Have the coolant renewed every fifteen years or
100,000 miles.
Dust Filter for Heating/Ventilation Replacement
The dust filter and the tailgate interior filter are
renewed during routine maintenance service.
However, if operating conditions are dusty, these
filters should be renewed more frequently.ENGINE OIL CHANGE AND FILTER
REPLACEMENT
In a minimum, change the engine oil and oil filter once
a year - even if the vehicle mileage per year is extremly
low. For standard oil service schedules, please see the
chapter oil service and maintenance service.
Once a Year
Select the viscosity of the engine oil (SAE classes)
according to the outside air temperature.
Only use engine oil approved by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation if following the ASSYST system
guidelines.
Information is available from your Sprinter Dealer.
If the fuel used has a sulphur content exceeding 0.05 %
by weight, the service intervals should be split in half.
If the sulphur content of the fuel used is between 0.3%
and 0.8% by weight, the service intervals should be
split in half (i.e. every 5,000 miles instead of every
10,000 miles).

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SCOPE OF WORK FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Oil Service
Oil change
Engine:
Oil change and filter replacement
Check fluid levels of the following system, refill as
necessary.
If fluid is lost, trace and eliminate cause – as a separate
order.
Power-assisted steering
Lubrication work:
Trailer tow hitch (original equipment)
Maintenance
ASSYST maintenance computer resetFunction check
Signalling system,
warning and indicator lamps
Headlamps, exterior lighting
Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system
Check for leaks and damage.
Check for abrasion points and ensure that
lines are correctly routed!
All assemblies:
Engine, transmission, transfer case, front axle, rear
axle, steering, power steering pump
All lines and hoses, sensor cables
Rubber boots on front axle drive shafts,
rubber boots on front axle suspension ball joints, shock
absorbers

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Additional Maintenance Work
Automatic transmission once only at 80,000 miles/
128000km
Oil and filter change
During every second maintenance service
Air cleaner without maintenance indicator:
Air cleaner filter element renewal
Check poly-V-belt for wear and signs of damage
During every fourth maintenance service
Change rear axle fluidAdditional Maintenance Work After ... Years
Every 2 years
Change brake fluid
Every 3 years
Air cleaner filter element renewal
(note installation date
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Every 15 years or 100,000 miles
Coolant renewal
Note coolant composition