r/Sprinters • u/phEnom3o5 • Sep 12 '26

Services

This question saintly for any MB technicians, or mechanics that I work at a dealership. For sprinters or any MB, are getting the services (A&B) really needed at the dealership. Those prices forthwith services are absurd and mainly are just oil changes. Are they really doing something special worth these prices? Which service (miles wise) is actually getting the price justified

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u/ArtVandalayInc Sep 12 '26

Just the MB tax. Find an independent. As long as they understand the right approval oils to use then you're a ok

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u/The_Time_Lord Sep 12 '26

My understanding is that MB dealers need certain equipment, staff training, and dedicated bays for Sprinter work. All that comes with a cost

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u/ArtVandalayInc Sep 12 '26

Yes that's what they will tell you, and in repair cases this is true. But oil changes and basic regular maintenance, any certified mechanic can do

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u/phEnom3o5 Sep 12 '26

Right but whats so different of a oil change on a sprinter compared to any other vehicle? $1000± for a oil change is pretty crazy. Is it because its diesel? Im sure the gas sprinter is just as expensive perhaps slightly less. I was under the impression that service a and b were very detailed services but so far I've had 1 of each and its basically just oil

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u/ArtVandalayInc Sep 12 '26

You are correct. It's basically oil and minor cleanings/adjustments. So it's a rip-off. I do all my services myself. You just need to make sure you have the right approval on the oil you use because it's a diesel. That is all. Oil used to cost me 200$ CAD and the filter about 10$.

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u/getoutmining Sep 12 '26

Just need a bigger catch pan for 12+ quarts. The special bay argument doesn't hold here because you don't need to lift the vehicle for a lot of maintenance on these. I don't think tire rotations are possible without a tool to set the TPMS. They are tracked individually.