Is it true that I can change oil every 20,000
miles on my Sprinter Van?
Many service centers will be thrilled if you do not change the engine oil at all on your Sprinter Van. Why is that?? This allows for more opportunities for them to make money.
Just know, if you change the oil every 20,000 miles, soon you will need to change the engine or rebuild it.
Do you want to install a new engine on your Sprinter at 100,000 miles?? Then continue to change your oil every 20,000 miles!!
Do you want to drive 400,000 without internal engine failure??
Then get accustomed to changing the engine oil every 8,000 miles or less….
How much does cost to change the oil on a Sprinter Van??
What oil do you use? Is that the correct oil?
What kind of oil do you use in your Sprinter Van?
Mercedes Benz recommends using ESP Low Ash 229.52 Multi-grade engine oil
We use the only greatest German oil approved by Mercedes Benz.
Sprinter engine oil needs to be a premium oil 229.52 and (not every oil replacement workshop has 229.52 oils).
Full synthetic oil 5W-30 diesel low ash ESP 229.52 $195 – $225
*+ hazardous waste fee
*+ shop supplies
*+ additional charges if equipped with Engine Skit Plate , side sills or steps….
During the oil change, we do a free inspection to alert you of any concerns or repairs currently needed.
There are many types of 5W-30 synthetic oil. Only one should be used for Sprinters (see photo).
Use ONLY 229.52 Low Ash Synthetic Diesel Oil.
What oil does your mechanic use for your Sprinter?
Remember if your Sprinter is made after 2010, then you must use only the right oil:
229.52 (5W-30) Not just 5w-30 but 5w-30 229.52!
A customer came to us and said that he had just had an oil change on his Sprinter Cargo Van. He had doubts about the quality so we performed a free inspection for him.
The photo shows how our new German oil looks like and see how a “new” oil from a “specialist” from another shop looks like. The big question is why does it look so bad? Maybe he didn’t completely drain the old oil.
Obviously diesel engines have dirtier oil than others but a fresh oil change should still be clear.
After changing the oil, always check. If it remains deep black and not transparent, then be sure that something went wrong.
We use only premium German engine oil. Yes, it is more expensive for us, but we understand the importance of the right oil. Our desire to be transparent in dealing with customers. Therefore, we are ready to answer any questions. In other shops, cheap oil is hidden from the client, but they charge you as for premium oil. Perhaps they will win a few dollars, but they will slowly ruin your engine. The engine and transmission are the most important parts of your van, so use only the best fluids and oils for you. We want to have regular and loyal customers who will always know that here they will never be deceived.
We know that many of you already had a negative experience in other Sprinter shops, we value our clients and it is important for us that you are always confident in us – your mechanics. We value your trust and promise that we will never let you down.
One of our first-time customers was very surprised when we told him after the diagnosis that he had a good transmission fluid and that he could drive another 10,000 miles. He said that in other Sprinter shops, mechanics usually impose services on him, but this is not the case here. If you need to change or do not need to change, we will tell you the truth.
Desperate Sprinter owner came and said that the dealer convinces him that he needs to change the EGR. We checked (for free) and found that this Sprinter Van has excellent EGR and does not need to be replaced since it works great.
Always get a second opinion. It’s free and can save you a ton of money.
Make only one short stop in our shop and we will jump onto your Sprinter as your team at pit stop during rally.
We service all Sprinter Vans in Livonia, MI
What Do We Offer
- Free Computer Diagnostic
- Free Estimates
- Oil change
- Fuel Filter Change
- Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Service
- Alternator Replacement
- Starter Replacement
- AC Compressor Replacement
- Brake Service and Repair
- Struts and Shock Replacement
- Drive Belt Replacement
- All Pulley’s Replacement
- Belt Tensioner Replacement
- DEF (BlueTec) Service
- DPF Service
- Fuel Injector Replacement
- EGR Replacement
- Fan Clutch Replacement
- Glow Plugs Replacement
- Coolant System Hose Replacement
- Water Pump Replacement
- Transmission Service
- Turbo Hoses Replacement
- Tire Rotation
- Transmission Conductor Plate Replacement
- Driveshaft Replacement
- Rear Axle Service
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