Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Oil Cooler Replacement Parts

Yes, the Sprinter is fitted with an oil cooler across its diesel engine range, as all mainstream Sprinter engines are turbocharged diesels that generate enough heat to require dedicated oil cooling. The oil cooler is typically integrated with or mounted close to the engine block, and is present on the common OM611, OM612, OM646, OM651, and OM654 engine families used across the generations. Because it is engine-specific rather than body-style-specific, the engine code is the single most important detail when sourcing a replacement.

No, these are fundamentally different generations with different engine families — the W901-905 used engines such as the OM611 and OM612, while the W906 moved to the OM646 and later OM651, each with its own oil cooler design and mounting arrangement. Crossing the 2006 generation boundary is very unlikely to result in a compatible part, and you should source an oil cooler matched specifically to your generation and engine code. Always confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check before approaching a breaker.

All three of those years fall within the second-generation W906 Sprinter (2006-2018), which is a good starting point, but fitment depends primarily on whether both vehicles share the same engine code — most likely the OM646 or OM651 depending on the exact year and variant. The W906 received a facelift in 2013, and while engine codes often carried across, there can be ancillary and mounting differences mid-production that are not always obvious; confirm the engine code matches and check the specific part number with the breaker against your registration before buying.

No, body length (L1, L2, L3) and roof height (H1, H2, H3) have no bearing on oil cooler fitment whatsoever, as the oil cooler is an engine component that is identical regardless of body configuration. What matters is the engine code, fuel type (all mainstream Sprinters are diesel, but confirm your variant), and the production year within the relevant generation. Supply your engine code and registration to the breaker and the body spec can be ignored entirely for this part.

No — the W907 Sprinter introduced the OM654 engine family, which is a significant departure from the OM651 used in the later W906, and the oil cooler design changed accordingly. Parts from the 2018-onwards generation should be considered incompatible with any pre-2018 Sprinter without very careful cross-referencing of part numbers. Stick to sourcing from the same generation and matching engine code, and confirm with the breaker against your registration.

The most important detail you can provide is the engine code, which you can find on your V5 logbook or by running a VIN check — this tells the breaker exactly which engine family your van has and is far more useful than just stating the year or badge. You should also confirm the model year and generation (W901-905 pre-2006, W906 2006-2018, W907 2018 onwards), as oil cooler designs differ across these. The breaker will match the part to your registration and engine code, so have those ready before you request a quote.