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CASERTA
Explorer
Jul 04, 2014

Sprinter Service B Maintenance

I have a 2012 MB ERA Sprinter RV. Have close to 25,000 miles and am about to get a Service B as per schedule. I am a bit shocked that the local MB dealer would want a minimum $800, and perhaps more than $1000, if the fuel filter and water separator needs to be replaced. I spoke to a non-MB mechanic and he said that he could do the Service B for $250, other than replacing the fuel filter and separator. He didn't think the vehicle, at 25000 miles, would require the fuel filter and water separator be replaced.

Could anyone comment as to whether or not they believe the fuel filter and water separator should be replaced? Does anyone have any comments as to the the MB Service B maintenance schedule ?

Thanks!


Paul
Class B

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  • Fastpaddler's avatar
    Fastpaddler
    Explorer
    Jul 05, 2014
    Hi Paul,
    You certainly get around in your rv! Did the Ottawa MB dealer give you a breakdown of charges for the B Service which usually costs a lot more than an A anyway. The cost of doing a synthetic oil / filter change is one costly part and maybe they replace a filter or two as well. The fuel filter usually costs around 80 to 100 or so if not cleanable. Costs add up fast. They can give you a cost breakdown. I would guess their labour charges for checking hoses, brakes and the usual stuff adds a fair amount additional to material costs. I owned 2 MB cars and the B service was never less than 600$.

    Regards,
    Al
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Jul 04, 2014
    I have a MB and at 20k you change the water filter here in ohio it cost 118.dollars, me thinks the MB dealers are rip off,s find a local good mech and have him do the work, keep records of all service. and we love our MB just did a 1800 mile run avg 19.8 mpg . no more gassers for me.
  • RayUSMC's avatar
    RayUSMC
    Explorer
    Jul 04, 2014
    Another reason we like gas - their upkeep is easier with our own mechanics. Dealers almost always overcharge for regular maintenance.

    Had a a dealer's shop once claim we had a leak when we took the vehicle in for a recall. Told them we'll have our own mechanic check it out. Sure enough the guy at the dealer was lying. He just wanted to be able to charge us to recover some of the cost for the free recall fix.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Jul 04, 2014
    when I had my 1998 dodge dakota every 30,000 miles cost me about $600 or so. since then I always check the service schedule/price of any vehicle I am thinking of buying.
    bumpy

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