Mercedes-Benz (Dodge) Sprinter Recommended Scheduled Maintenance
*There is no specific mileage for these vehicles, the onboard computer will inform you when service is due.
| Service Includes: |
| ELF MB 288.51, 229.31, 299.51 approved synthetic oil and filter change |
| Check interior/exterior lights, test horn and windshield wipe/wash functions. |
| Tighten door checks/lubricate door and hood hinges/catches. |
| Inspection tire condition, rotate if applicable. Check/adjust tire pressures and torque wheels. |
| Check and adjust levels of antifreeze, brake, power steering, transmission and washer fluid. |
| Check condition of serpentine V-belt. |
| Check condition of all hoses. |
| Check condition of brake pads and brake rotors. |
| Inspection of vehicle for leaks: engine, transmission, steering, cooling, and differential. |
| Inspect exhaust system. |
| Road test vehicle. |
| Reset ASSYST maintenance computer. |
| Service Includes: |
| All items under Service A, PLUS: |
| Check headlamp adjustment; correct if necessary. |
| Inspect seat belts for proper operation. |
| Replace wiper blades. |
| Replace climate control dust filter. |
| Perform complete charging system and battery test. |
| Replace fuel filter with water separator. |
| Glow plug service. (See the glow plug service tab for more info.) |
| Replace air cleaner element. |
| Adjust parking brake. |
| Check front axle and steering components. |
| Visually check vehicle under body and drive line. |
| Service Information: |
| Replace Glow plugs every 50K miles. |
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Glow plugs begin to fail in the 50K-80K mile range.
The design of the cylinder head on the twin-cam diesel engines requires that the glow plugs
be threaded through long, narrow bores leading to the center of the combustion chambers.
Unfortunately, one or more of the glow plugs will likely be seized in its bore by the time
it fails. The only way to remove seized glow plugs is to remove the entire cylinder head and
then drill them out using a special fixture, and install steel threaded inserts in the head.
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Replace the glow plugs before 50,000 miles, before they seize or break, clean their bores,
and reinstall them with anti-seize lubricant. This job will save you thousands down the road.
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| Computer Diagnostic Scan with our Mercedes Benz Compact 3 |
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| Scan all vehicle systems for fault and event codes. |
| Provide printed documentation of results. |
| Brake Fluid Service: |
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| Replace brake fluid ever 2 years (time interval begins from the vehicle's production date). |
| Completely evacuate old brake fluid from reservoir. |
| Refill system with fresh fluid and pressure-bleed lines and calipers. |
| Cooling System Service |
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| Replace coolant every 4 years (time interval begins from the vehicle's production date). |
| Drain radiator, engine, and heater core of old coolant. |
| Refill system with fresh Mercedes-Benz Antifreeze / Anti corrosion agent, diluted with water to proper strength. |
| Transmission Service |
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| Drain all old fluid from transmission oil pan. |
| Replace transmission oil filter and oil pan gasket. |
| Refill with Mercedes-Benz proprietary transmission fluid or BG Synthetic ATF. |
| Flush torque converter to remove remaining old fluid. |
| Recommended every 30,000 miles. |
| Air Conditioning Service |
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| Recover all refrigerant in system; record weight of refrigerant removed. |
| Place system under vacuum to check its integrity and prepare for recharge. |
| Refill system with factory-specified quantity of refrigerant. |
| Test for proper operation. |
