Mercedes-Benz T1 engines

Mercedes-Benz T1 is a German small truck class car produced in a van / truck body by Mercedes-Benz. Years of release – 1977-1995. The Bremen Transporter is the name of a large family of light-duty vehicles produced under this series. It was first manufactured in Bremen, then produced in parts at various German factories. Since 1987, the car has also been produced in India in the back of a minibus under the name Force LCV.

The Mercedes-Benz T1 was offered with 5 engines between 1977 and 1988 (1 petrol, 4 diesel). Displacement ranges from 0.6 to 3.0 liters, power output from 65 to 136 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mercedes OM616 (about 800,000 km).

Mercedes-Benz T1 engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Mercedes-Benz T1 W601 1977–1988
Mercedes OM6151977–19852.0–2.2 Ldiesel
Mercedes OM6171981–19880.6–3.0 L R580–125 hpdieselchain6.5 L
Mercedes OM6161982–19882.4 L R465–75 hpdieselchain6.5 L~800,000 km
Other Mercedes-Benz T1 engines generation not specified
Mercedes M1021980–19931.8–2.3 L R486–136 hppetrolchain4.5–5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes OM6011983–20002.0–2.3 L R472–98 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain6 L~500,000 km

Mercedes-Benz T1 engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Mercedes-Benz T1?

Mercedes-Benz T1 W601 (1977–1988): Mercedes OM615, Mercedes OM617 and Mercedes OM616.

Which Mercedes-Benz T1 engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Mercedes-Benz T1 engines are: Mercedes OM616 — about 800,000 km; Mercedes OM601 — about 500,000 km; Mercedes M102 — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Mercedes-Benz T1 engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mercedes M102 — 4.5–5 L (5W-40); Mercedes OM601 — 6 L (5W-40); Mercedes OM616 — 6.5 L (10W-40, MB 228.1/229.1); Mercedes OM617 — 6.5 L (10W-40, MB 228.1/229.1).

Does the Mercedes-Benz T1 have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Mercedes M102, Mercedes OM601, Mercedes OM616 and Mercedes OM617.

Was the Mercedes-Benz T1 available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Mercedes OM601, Mercedes OM615, Mercedes OM616 and Mercedes OM617.

Engine details

Mercedes OM616

Mercedes OM616

1973–1992 · 2.4 L R4 · diesel · 65–75 hp · chain

This is a very reliable and hardy diesel engine with just a huge resource and the most famous weak point is the…

Mercedes OM617

Mercedes OM617

1974–1990 · 0.6–3.0 L R5 · diesel · 80–125 hp · chain

Diesel engines until 1979 often had cracks in the block in the region of the fifth cylinder and the crankshaft burst. There…

Mercedes M102

Mercedes M102

1980–1993 · 1.8–2.3 L R4 · petrol · 86–136 hp · chain

The most famous engine problem is camshaft wear at 150,000 km.

Mercedes OM601

Mercedes OM601

1983–2000 · 2.0–2.3 L R4 · diesel · 72–98 hp · chain

These diesel engines are very reliable, provided that high-quality fuel and oil are used.

Models with the same engines

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