Service B

Service B is at 40K / every 2 years and consists of the following:


  1. Service Reception Inspection 
  2. Perform Brake Test. We test drive prior to service and follow ap42.00-s-4290-01e instructions.
  3. Check exterior lighting for proper operation.
  4.  Check headlamp range adjustment for proper operation.
  5. Check tires for damage and crack formation.
  6.  Correct tire pressure, including spare wheel.
  7. Check windshield wipers, rear window wiper, windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system for proper operation.
  8. Check first-aid kit (soft sided).
  9. Check and clean water drain bores in floor area of sliding door
  10. Check seat belts, seat belt buckles and seat belt buckle extensions on driver's seat and front passenger seat and rear passenger compartment seating (if equipped) for external damage and proper function.
  11. Engine: Change oil and oil filter.
  12. Replace fuel filter. (Z-operation for Service A. Must changed NLT every 2 years)
  13. Brake system: Check fluid level.
  14. Power steering system: Check fluid level if equipped.
  15. Windshield washer system: Check/correct fluid level.
  16. Check poly-V-belt in visible area for wear and damage.
  17. Check all visible parts in engine compartment for damage and leaks.
  18. Check all visible parts of vehicle underside for damage and leaks.
  19. Check tie rod and drag link ball joints for play, check boots.
  20.  Check front axle and front axle joint.
  21.  Check propeller shaft and flex disks.
  22. Check suspension struts or shock absorber, springs and auxiliary rubber springs.
  23. Replace fuel filter. (Z-operation for Service A. Must changed NLT every 2 years)
  24. Auxiliary battery: Check/correct fluid level.
  25. Lubricate hinges of rear-end doors.
  26. Replace activated charcoal particle filter for air conditioning system.
  27. Replace dust filter for roof-mounted air conditioning system.
  28. Assess condition of brake pads and discs.


These Services have stated mandatory intervals at the following mileage or time.


First Service B (40K) and then every 80K miles.

Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter (722.6, 722.9, 725.0)

Transfer Case, ZG1/ZG3

Front Axle, ZG1/ZG3


Every 2 years.

Hydraulic brake system: Replace brake fluid. 


60K or 4 years.

Replace air filter element.


80K or every 4 years.

Replace poly-V belt.


180K or 10 years.

Rear axle: Change oil.


220K or 15 years.

Replace coolant.


We are not huge fans of some of their 20K intervals for oil. That's a lot of miles on that oil. We test oil through independent labs and have found that most oil is not up to the task after 12K or so. 


Changing oil at 20K is crazy in our minds. We prefer 8-10K intervals. Does it cost more to change it more? Sure but look at the carnage page for those who extend their service intervals.


We prefer 50K intervals of the transmission fluid. It is so much cheaper than a new transmission.


The rear axle fluid should be changed at half that interval. We've replaced a many an axle shaft due to contaminated gear oil.


We actually check coolant composition, freezing, and boiling points each service to help pinpoint change intervals.

We also check the brake fluid for moisture contamination and have found that the 2-year change interval can sometimes be deferred to the next service.


If you have questions about service and keeping your Sprinter running trouble free for a long time, or would like a copy of the Sprinter Maintenance Service Sheet we use, feel free to drop us a message.