kmessinger
Active member
I am due for a 40k service which is a Type A. At the local Dodge dealer the cost is about $250 and I provide all the parts. They follow the guide I have in my book for what should be done.
Rocklin MB told me today they had a package deal for the 40k and it was $1520! If I provide all the parts it drops to $600. To the normal service they add changing the transmission fluid and filter plus clean the injectors, add something to fuel to cut down on algea and add something to the oil. As you can imagine, I started asking questions.
I was told that since the transmission is a type 6, the fluid should be changed at 39k miles. I have found some references to that number of a mercedes forum but only dealing with cars. I was told the 60k number I had (my book shows the trans fluid change on the 2nd B service) was a number MB uses to lower the apparent cost of ownership but was not really a number the Sprinter (being heavy and all that) should be driven to before changing the fluid.
I asked for supporting documention (SB or TB or the like) and that was supposed to be emailed to me. I haven't received it yet but I hope it is coming. They were also to send me a schedule of all their prices, ala carte, which I will post when I get them.
I actually don't mind changing my trans fluid early - it can't hurt and most likely needs it with some of the places we have been. I do mind add ons that are not really justified and don't really help or hurt.
I just add it to my credit card. The world is supposed to end in 2012 anyway . . .
Regards,
Keith
Rocklin MB told me today they had a package deal for the 40k and it was $1520! If I provide all the parts it drops to $600. To the normal service they add changing the transmission fluid and filter plus clean the injectors, add something to fuel to cut down on algea and add something to the oil. As you can imagine, I started asking questions.
I was told that since the transmission is a type 6, the fluid should be changed at 39k miles. I have found some references to that number of a mercedes forum but only dealing with cars. I was told the 60k number I had (my book shows the trans fluid change on the 2nd B service) was a number MB uses to lower the apparent cost of ownership but was not really a number the Sprinter (being heavy and all that) should be driven to before changing the fluid.
I asked for supporting documention (SB or TB or the like) and that was supposed to be emailed to me. I haven't received it yet but I hope it is coming. They were also to send me a schedule of all their prices, ala carte, which I will post when I get them.
I actually don't mind changing my trans fluid early - it can't hurt and most likely needs it with some of the places we have been. I do mind add ons that are not really justified and don't really help or hurt.
I just add it to my credit card. The world is supposed to end in 2012 anyway . . .
Regards,
Keith