Mercedes Diesel Sprinter motorhome
We are looking at a 2015 Winnebago Navion 24V. Anyone had any problems with this engine/chassie/model? We have never owned a diesel and would like to hear from those who have.
Forum Discussion
CharlesinGA wrote:HawkTX wrote:
I don’t understand all the confusion about the oil. Go to your chassis manual and use what they recommend. Sprinter parts depot online sells the entire oil change kit based upon your model.
There is no confusion, its just that many people prefer to purchase their oil locally rather than order it and pay sometimes stupid shipping charges.
NAPA sells Valvoline SynPower MST 5W40 Motor Oil which is priced right now for $5.49 a quart. It meets the 229.51 spec.
Taking the MH to a Mercedes dealer will many times get the wrong oil installed, as apparently, even the dealer does not understand the oil specs. More than one member of the Yahoo V/N forum has reported having the wrong oil installed during an oil change at the dealer.
Charles
Sprinter Parts Depot ships free for orders over $100. If you buy the Mobil 1 change kit, which Mercedes approves and recommends it ships free.
I wonder if for those who are not comfortable changing their own oil if they buy the oil change kit and take it to the Mercedes dealership they would just charge them for the labor? That would be an easy fix.
