sprinter transmission fluid check - Sprinter-Forum

prac1740 · 09-15-2009, 02:47 AM

I have NO experience with Sprinter vans and need to know how to check the fluid level using the Mercedes dipstick, which I purchased today from the dealer. My customers serpentine belt broke going down the highway, and took out the trans cooler hose. He had it towed to our shop and we found out what happened. So I called the dealer for the fluid and the dipstick, and when we went to chreck the fluid, the dipstick doesn't go all the way in the tube? It is a 2006 2500 series Sprinter. Any help would be great.

jdcaples · 09-15-2009, 03:08 AM

While these instructions are correct for NCV3s, I believe they apply to your customer's T1N Sprinter.

http://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4688

The dipstick should "bottom out" with more than a couple of inches hanging out the top of the tube.

Confirm your dipstick looks similar to the one I've pictured. While there are several types that work with the transmissions of older and newer North American Sprinters, differing in handle shape and color, and differeing measuring, gradiated tip, they are all longer than "necessary" and -as far as I've been able to tell - built like a flexible cable/spring with a pointy, tip. The tips either have 6 hash marks or two.

I am wondering if they sold you the wrong dipstick.

For reference, about 45 1/2 inches from the top of the dipstick tube to the bottom of the pan (not a precise measurement). I've marked mine (pictured) with black tape after I dropped the pan, poked the tool down through the dipstick tube until the measuring portion protuded to the depth of the bottom of the pan.

-Jon

sikwan · 09-15-2009, 03:20 AM

Some of what's in this thread might help...

http://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=626

Jon's picture of a dipstick looks slicker than mine!

jdcaples · 09-15-2009, 03:35 AM

Yeah, the moving blanket is pretty special.... :)

Aircraft Wrench · 09-15-2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikwan

Some of what's in this thread might help...

http://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=626

Jon's picture of a dipstick looks slicker than mine!

Sik,

I though this was a family friendly forum?

I'll be in the Bay area in about 3 weeks....I'd like to check yours out if you'll look at mine!

Best,

Jimmy

Mr.Schmancy · 09-16-2009, 03:38 PM

so if the dipstick bottoms out, why cant we just make one out of a piece of spring steel, or wire? I'm thinking tat gonna be a little bit cheaper than $50

can someone give me the measurements from the end of dipstick to the hash marks?

sikwan · 09-16-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Schmancy

can someone give me the measurements from the end of dipstick to the hash marks?

http://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23

Mr.Schmancy · 09-17-2009, 12:55 PM

thanks u sikwan.

09-15-2009, 02:47 AM	#1
prac1740 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sprinter transmission fluid check I have NO experience with Sprinter vans and need to know how to check the fluid level using the Mercedes dipstick, which I purchased today from the dealer. My customers serpentine belt broke going down the highway, and took out the trans cooler hose. He had it towed to our shop and we found out what happened. So I called the dealer for the fluid and the dipstick, and when we went to chreck the fluid, the dipstick doesn't go all the way in the tube? It is a 2006 2500 series Sprinter. Any help would be great.

09-15-2009, 03:20 AM	#3
sikwan 06 T1N Can Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 565 Thanked 879 Times in 478 Posts	Re: sprinter transmission fluid check Some of what's in this thread might help... http://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=626 Jon's picture of a dipstick looks slicker than mine! __________________ Have you ~~visited~~ edited the *Sprinter-Wiki* lately?

09-15-2009, 03:35 AM	#4
jdcaples Not Suitable w/220v Gen Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle, WA - USA Posts: 8,305 Thanks: 1,132 Thanked 2,757 Times in 1,577 Posts	Re: sprinter transmission fluid check Yeah, the moving blanket is pretty special.... :) __________________ 2007 F/Liner 2500 Cargo Van, 144" WB, 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio, Buttons on the Steering Wheel, Contractor Package, Heated glass and seats, no spark plugs or windows in the cargo bay. US Tech info: http://www.sprintertekinfo.com US Parts info: http://epc.startekinfo.com (Subscribe to world passenger car and light transport) Americans may learn to use MB technical resources and parts information here: http://www.sprintertekinfo.com/epcdemo/start.swf

09-16-2009, 03:38 PM	#6
Mr.Schmancy 408W/T56 in a Sprinter?:D Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 17 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: sprinter transmission fluid check so if the dipstick bottoms out, why cant we just make one out of a piece of spring steel, or wire? I'm thinking tat gonna be a little bit cheaper than $50 can someone give me the measurements from the end of dipstick to the hash marks? __________________ 2005 Sprinter 2500 118'' owned since 09-04-09 work van; custom bench, shelves, lights, fans, 1984 Mustang convertible the project

09-17-2009, 12:55 PM	#8
Mr.Schmancy 408W/T56 in a Sprinter?:D Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 17 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: sprinter transmission fluid check thanks u sikwan. __________________ 2005 Sprinter 2500 118'' owned since 09-04-09 work van; custom bench, shelves, lights, fans, 1984 Mustang convertible the project

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