Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Service A

Regular maintenance is key to your vehicle’s performance and longevity, but many Leawood, KS customers have questions about the different Mercedes-Benz Sprinter services. What’s Sprinter Service A? Sprinter Service A* is made up of manufacturer-recommended tasks that keep your van running smoothly for miles to come, including everything from tire care to brake checks. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Service A is generally the first maintenance appointment that you’ll book, followed by Service B. But if these terms are unfamiliar to you, no need to worry. Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City South is here to explain everything that you need to know about keeping your van in gear!

What Is Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Service A?

Sprinter Service A occurs after one year or 10,000 miles on the Overland Park, KS roads. This visit will include a comprehensive list of manufacturer-recommended services, which includes:

• Diesel Exhaust Fluid Replacement
• Mercedes-Benz Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement**
• Fluid level inspections and corrections per factory-suggested service intervals for your Sprinter Van’s model and year
• Oil Filter Replacement
• Brake Component Inspection
• Tire Inflation Inspection and Correction
• Maintenance Minder Reset

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Service A vs. Service B

Your Sprinter van will likely display a service due date when it’s time to schedule your next visit. And while you’re now familiar with Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Service A, you might also see Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Service B displayed instead. So, what’s the difference? 

• Both Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Service A and B consist of roughly the same tasks – though Service B adds on a cabin dust/combination replacement and brake fluid exchange.
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Service A occurs initially after 10,000 miles, while the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Service B occurs around 20,000 miles. 
• After your first Sprinter Service A, your subsequent services will occur every 20,000 miles or two years.

What Other Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Services Do I Need?

While Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Service A and B will keep you covered through the vast majority of your vehicle needs, there are still a few extra tasks that you’ll want to schedule from time to time. Here are some additional services, as well as the recommended intervals for the Stilwell, KS area:

• Renew brake fluid in hydraulic brake system (every two years)
• Replace air filter element (at least every 3rd engine oil service/every four years)
• Replace the poly-V-belt (every fourth engine oil service)
• Check saturation level of the diesel particle filter (diesel vehicles only at 100,000 miles)
• Rear axle oil service (every 9th engine oil service/every 10 years)
• Renew coolant (every 10th engine oil service/every 15 years)

Schedule Your Service with Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City South Today

Are you ready to schedule your next service? Or maybe you have questions about Sprinter Service A price***? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City South to learn more. Our team is located in Kansas City, and we’d be happy to help you keep your van in top shape!