2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

18 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 come from 5 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, PEAK and PRESTONE supply 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PEAK FXA1GAL.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, VALVOLINE, PENTOSIN and PEAK supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 859537.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

This group shows a single part: REIN CHE0887.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose Connector / Flange. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 — ELRING 540890.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

5 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, from REIN, DORMAN, GPD and 1 other brand. DORMAN 603836 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 603836, GPD 2411283 and REIN EPT0143 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 — REIN CPE0040.

This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air. Read more

3 Intercooler parts for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 come from 3 brands — GPD, SPECTRA PREMIUM and ULTRA-POWER.

This group includes GPD 2711574 and SPECTRA PREMIUM 44012411 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

4 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 come from REIN.

Part numbers include REIN TCH0301, REIN TCH0320 and REIN TCH0300, among others listed above.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

5 Radiator parts for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 come from 5 brands — SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY, FVP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SPECTRA PREMIUM CU13254.

Listed part numbers: SPECTRA PREMIUM CU13254, AGILITY 8013254 and FVP RAD13254, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan clutches. Typical signs include slip at highway speed, chatter on takeoff, or a pedal that stays low. Resurface or replace the flywheel with the clutch — a heat-checked flywheel wastes the new disc. Read more

2 Radiator Fan Clutch parts for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 come from 2 brands — FOUR SEASONS and HAYDEN.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 46104 and HAYDEN 8302.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

5 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, from REIN and DAYCO. DAYCO 72838 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DAYCO 72838, DAYCO 72814 and REIN CHR0713 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

This group shows a single part: FOUR SEASONS 37879.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

4 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, from DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD and 1 other brand.

Economy: 1 part, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9025850.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD and STANT. FOUR SEASONS 86105 is listed in this group.

This group includes DORMAN 9025850, FOUR SEASONS 86105 and MOTORAD 623189 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

This group shows a single part: FACET 79707.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

10 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, from GMB, CARDONE, DORMAN and 6 other brands. DAYCO DP354 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from CARDONE, DORMAN, FVP and 2 other brands. A representative part number is CARDONE 5W3006.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from GMB, DAYCO, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. DAYCO DP354 is listed in this group.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 540880.