Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Sprinter 3500.
The 2014 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 is characterized by specific maintenance parameters, requiring 13.2 qt of engine oil across approved viscosities such as 0W-30, 5W-30, or 0W-40. This model year falls within a broader 2007-2022 complaint history where reported issues fluctuated widely, spanning from a minimum of 1 complaint in 2008 to a maximum of 61 in 2016. Positioned chronologically between these recorded reliability extremes, the 2014 model represents a point in the lineage where reported issues varied significantly across the tracked years.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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 0199971845. 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.
| Engine oil filter | 0199971845 alt 0199971745 |
| Engine air filter | 0000903751 |
| Fuel filter | 6420920201 alt 6420906352 |
| Battery | 0019828008 alt 0009823308 |
| Front wiper blades | 9068201000 |
| Thermostat | 6422002015 alt 651200320064 |
| Cabin air filter | 9068300318 alt 9068300218 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 233.1 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 110.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5626 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.7 / 68.1 in |
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 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 7.5-10.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.2 qt |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 11.8 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 18.4 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 126-140 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 2.50 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 6.40 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 850 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Engine Compression | 333-435 psi |
| Engine Compression | 174-218 psi |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.102 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.102 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.984 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0011 in |
Prep If M12 bolts are longer than 227.50 mm the need to be replaced with new bolts. New M12 bolts have a length of 226.00 mm · Bolts 1-10
| 1 | 7.0 ft. lbs. | 7 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 37.0 ft. lbs. | 37 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 6 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 7 | Bolts 12and13 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | nut 6 | 11 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford… Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started…
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sprinter 2500, and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil… Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer…
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13.2 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.