Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Would probably be wise to stick to OEM filters from this point forward IMHO.
Hehehe. If there was ever a reason to go with the oem part I think this qualifies as being it.
Originally Posted By: Danno
I run a large fleet of Sprinters with the MB 3.0L diesel. I spec only OEM filters and M1 5W-40 229.51 spec oil. In saying that I know of a larger Sprinter fleet that has been rnning 15W-40 HDEO and they are starting to have issues. I have not had any.
In speaking with MB, their 2013 3.0 diesel is capable of 16,000 mile OCI and though they won't put it in writing, the older 3.0 Liters with M1 oil should be capable of same OCI.
Back to your problem. You will be fine with the 2.5 quarts of PU until next OC.
What kind of issues?
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