2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 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 are listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 2 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from PEAK and PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PEAK FXA1GAL is listed in this group.

The Premium section lists 4 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from VALVOLINE, PENTOSIN and PEAK — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE 859537 is listed in this group.

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

One part is listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — 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

This group shows a single part: ELRING 540890.

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

5 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 come from 4 brands — REIN, DORMAN, GPD and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 603836.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603836, GPD 2411283 and REIN EPT0143, plus the other 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

This group shows a single part: REIN CPE0040.

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

3 Intercooler parts are listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, from GPD, SPECTRA PREMIUM and ULTRA-POWER.

Part numbers include GPD 2711574 and SPECTRA PREMIUM 44012411, among others listed above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

REIN supplies the 4 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500.

This group includes REIN TCH0301, REIN TCH0320 and REIN TCH0300 and the remaining parts 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 are listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, from SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY, FVP and 2 other brands. SPECTRA PREMIUM CU13254 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes SPECTRA PREMIUM CU13254, AGILITY 8013254 and FVP RAD13254 and the remaining 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 are listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, from 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 for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 come from 2 brands — REIN and DAYCO. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 72838.

Listed part numbers: DAYCO 72838, DAYCO 72814 and REIN CHR0713, plus the other 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

One part is listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — 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 for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 come from 4 brands — DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 1 option from DORMAN. DORMAN 9025850 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD and STANT. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 86105.

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

One part is listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — 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

8 Water Pump parts for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 come from 7 brands — GMB, CARDONE, DORMAN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DAYCO DP354.

The Economy section: 3 options from CARDONE, DORMAN and SKP. CARDONE 5W3006 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from GMB, DAYCO, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DAYCO DP354.

Listed part numbers: DAYCO DP354, CARDONE 5W3006 and DORMAN 902065, plus the other parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — ELRING 540880.