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Re: Sprinter 3.0 oil consumption
Posted to HD/Fleet Forum on 5/1/2014

Yes, I've seen it because the owner refuses to use the proper mb229.51 spec oil and runs 15w40, rings gum up and glaze the cylinders. Clean high quality air filters are critical on these as some cylinders look as if they are sandblasted when neglected or cheap... Login to read more.