Maintenance - Without Assyst Maintenance Computer

MAINTENANCE - WITHOUT ASSYST MAINTENANCE COMPUTER

Maintenance Intervals

- Oil service - Normal Operation every 10,000 miles or 16,000 km or 12 months

- Maintenance service every 30,000 miles or 48,000 km

Additional work must be carried out at yearly intervals.

As a general rule, to avoid unnecessary visits to the workshop you should try to have necessary repair work performed together with other maintenance work.

Regular Check-Ups

To maintain the safe operation of your vehicle, it is recommended that you perform the following tasks on a regular basis (i.e., weekly or whenever the vehicle is refueled).

Check:
- Engine oil level
- Brake system, clutch mechanism - fluid level
- Battery - acid level
- Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system - fluid level
- Mechanical assemblies (e.g., engine, transmission, etc.) - check for leaks
- Condition of tires and tire pressures
- All exterior lights

Special Maintenance Requirements

If bodies built by manufacturers other than DaimlerChrysler Corporation are fitted to the vehicle, the maintenance requirements and lubrication intervals specified by the body manufacturer must be adhered to, in addition to all standard maintenance requirements.

Brake Fluid

Only use brake fluids approved by the manufacturer (DOT 4 plus). Information about brake fluids is available from your Sprinter Dealer.

Coolant

Have the corrosive inhibitor/antifreeze concentration in the coolant checked before the onset of winter (once a year in countries with high prevailing temperatures).

Have the coolant renewed every 15 years or 288,000 km (180,000 miles).

Dust Filter for Heating/Ventilation Replacement

The dust filter and the tailgate interior filter are renewed during routine maintenance service. However, if operating conditions are dusty, these filters should be renewed more frequently.

Engine Oil Change and Filter Replacement

In a minimum, change the engine oil and oil filter once a year for Gas Engines and every two years for Diesel Engines - even if the vehicle mileage per year is extremely low. For standard oil service schedules, please see the chapter oil service and maintenance service.

Once a Year

Select the viscosity of the engine oil (SAE classes) according to the outside air temperature.

Only use engine oil approved by DaimlerChrysler Corporation if following the ASSYST system guidelines.
Information is available from your Sprinter Dealer.