Depending on the model, you will find three to five filters in your Sprinter van. California Autohaus are European automobile experts, including Sprinters. We are the best European auto shop in Encinitas. We can keep your Sprinter van maintained including changing the filters when they need it. Let’s talk about the five automotive filters in most European automobiles below.
Air
All European automobiles have an air filter. In fact, all automobiles have an air filter. This filter is located in the engine to purify the air that flows in through the grille. The engine uses this air in the combustion chamber to mix with fuel to produce combustion. This filter needs to be changed once a year or every 12,000 miles. Choose the first milestone for your Sprinter van.
Cabin
Your Sprinter van may or may not be equipped with a cabin air filter. This filter is usually located behind the glove box. This filter keeps the air inside the passenger cabin free of contaminants and exhaust. This filter needs to be changed every 6,000 miles to every 30,000 miles depending on the filter type and Mercedes’ recommendation.
Fuel
There is a fuel filter in your Sprinter van. This filter should be changed every 30,000 miles to ensure it doesn’t get clogged by the contaminants that it removes from the fuel. It also removes sediment that is found in the fuel. If you do not drive 30,000 miles within a two-year period, make sure to have the Sprinter’s fuel filter changed then.
Oil
If you use your Sprinter van all day to make deliveries, it is crucial that you have the oil changed every 3,000 miles. The stop-and-go driving that you do is extremely hard on the engine. When we change the oil in the Sprinter van, we also change the oil filter. This ensures that the oil is always clean as it circulates through the engine to remove dirt and cool off the motor.
Transmission
Finally, if your Sprinter van is equipped with a transmission filter, the general recommendation for changing the filter is every 30,000 miles. As with the oil filter, the transmission filter keeps the transmission fluid clean so it can properly lubricate and protect the transmission. We will change the transmission fluid when we change the filter.
California Autohaus in Encinitas, CA, is your one-stop shop for all of your Sprinter van automotive service and repair needs. Call us today to set up a service visit for a filter inspection.
