Why is Mercedes maintenance so expensive?
Mercedes cars will usually have bigger oil capacities than a Toyota or Honda. Hence, you pay more for the Mercedes-specific motor oil, which is typically more costly than other branded motor oils. Most cars require changing the oil every 5,000 miles.
How are service intervals determined for Mercedes Benz?
Van service intervals are determined by Mercedes-Benz ASSYST. Intelligent and innovative, Mercedes-Benz ASSYST alerts you when your van needs servicing. The system measures variables like oil quantity & quality, engine load, temperature and speed to determine the optimum time to service the vehicle.
When to schedule maintenance on a Mercedes Sprinter?
The first maintenance service for your Mercedes Sprinter (Service B) will be due after 40,000 miles. Rotate Sprinter tires at least at every maintenance service Contact the experienced and helpful staff at CK Auto Exclusive today to schedule a Sprinter maintenance and check-up.
How to set service B on a sprinter?
When the screen shows Confirm Complete Service RESET 3s, press and hold the 0 button for 3 seconds and the screen will display “Service Confirmed.” Turn the ignition off and then back on and the screen should now display that the Service B counter has been set to 10,000 miles.
When do you reset the service light on a sprinter?
After you have performed your Service A Maintenance or Service B Maintenance on your Sprinter, you’ll want to reset the service light. Resetting the service light on a Sprinter will start the counter over at 10,000 miles for either Service A or Service B (whichever has not been done).
What’s the service interval on a Sprinter van?
The service interval of 20,000 miles might seem surprising if you’re used to older North American cars which had 6,000 mile service intervals. Oil quality, fuel quality, better engineering, and a range of sensors inside the vehicle mean that the interval can be extended without harming the vehicle.
Van service intervals are determined by Mercedes-Benz ASSYST. Intelligent and innovative, Mercedes-Benz ASSYST alerts you when your van needs servicing. The system measures variables like oil quantity & quality, engine load, temperature and speed to determine the optimum time to service the vehicle.
How often does a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter need maintenance?
Each Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with the Active Service System. The maintenance computer tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last service. The service is shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster and it will show a message approximately one month before the maintenance service is due.
After you have performed your Service A Maintenance or Service B Maintenance on your Sprinter, you’ll want to reset the service light. Resetting the service light on a Sprinter will start the counter over at 10,000 miles for either Service A or Service B (whichever has not been done).