--- title: Mercedes Sprinter oil change: diesel, gas, fleet intervals url: https://xpressoilandlube.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz/sprinter/ business: Xpress Oil & Lube (Xpress Oil & Lube Center) shops: Reno Northwest: 6100 Mae Anne Ave, Reno, NV 89523, (775) 447-1601, Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, Sat 8 am-4 pm, Sun closed; Reno South: 4993 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89502, (775) 447-9585, Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, Sat 8 am-3 pm, Sun closed; Carson City: 1861 E College Pkwy, Carson City, NV 89706, (775) 434-1986, Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, Sat 8 am-4 pm, Sun closed; Gardnerville: 1293 US Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville, NV 89410, (775) 392-9017, Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun closed type: Drive-in oil change and vehicle maintenance, no appointment needed, since 1983 --- Today's coupons - $10 off full-service oil change - $5 off smog check - $25 off transmission fluid service [See all coupons](https://xpressoilandlube.com/coupons/) - [Home](https://xpressoilandlube.com/) - [By vehicle](https://xpressoilandlube.com/vehicles/) - [Mercedes-Benz](https://xpressoilandlube.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz/) - Sprinter # Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Oil Change: Diesel, Gas and the Fleet Book Sprinter dealers place the first Service A at about 10,000 miles or one year, and for 2009 and newer vans the interval then becomes 20,000 miles or two years, with the ASSYST Plus indicator naming each visit. Diesel Sprinters need a low-ash diesel oil with the MB approval the manual lists, usually MB 229.52 on current vans, and the 2.0-liter OM654 diesel holds about 10 liters with the filter. ★★★★★ 4.7 stars from 952 Google reviews The Sprinter is two different vehicles in Northern Nevada. One is the work van: a plumber's rig, a delivery route out of the Reno industrial parks, a shuttle running guests between Reno and the Tahoe resorts. The other is the camper van parked in a Gardnerville driveway between trips down US-395 to the Eastern Sierra. Both get oil changes, but the fleet van idles, stops and carries weight all day, and that changes what the indicator says and what we look at. ## Diesel or gas: read the badge and the cap AutoPadre and Costa Oil both list about 10.6 quarts with the filter for the OM654 diesel in recent Sprinter 2500s. Addinol's description of MB 229.52 says it is for gasoline and diesel engines with or without a particulate filter and builds on 229.51; its list of particulate-filter diesels includes the OM642, OM651 and OM654. For the M274 gasoline Sprinter the published figures we found disagree, so we read the manual and the cap for that engine every time rather than repeat a number. | Years | Engine | Fuel | Oil note | |---|---|---|---| | 2010-2018 (NCV3) | OM642 3.0 V6 diesel; OM651 2.1 four diesel late | Diesel | Low-ash diesel MB approval, commonly 229.51 or 229.52 | | 2019-2023 (VS30) | OM651 or OM642 diesel; M274 2.0 turbo gas | Diesel or gas | Diesel per manual; gas engine has its own approval | | 2023-on (VS30) | OM654 2.0 four diesel | Diesel | MB 229.52 typical; about 10 L with filter | ## ASSYST Plus and the 20,000-mile book Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz of Edison sets out the Sprinter rhythm plainly: Service A after 10,000 miles or one year, then for 2009 and newer vans, 20,000 miles or two years after the first Service A, with Service B adding a brake fluid exchange, a fuel filter and the cabin dust or combination filter. Mercedes-Benz of Arcadia notes that ASSYST Plus calculates service needs from driving habits, time, mileage and environmental conditions, so a hard-working van can be called in sooner. We change the oil and filter, check the items in the booklet and reset the service indicator. The fuel filter, brake fluid and other Service B items we list for you with the mileage they are due. ## What fleet duty does to a Sprinter A delivery van that idles at stops, runs short legs and carries a full load all day is exactly the van ASSYST Plus shortens the countdown for. Diesel adds its own items: the particulate filter needs regular hot running to clean itself, and the diesel exhaust fluid tank needs filling. We check the DEF level and tell you if the dash is close to a warning. For businesses, our [fleet service program](https://xpressoilandlube.com/services/fleet-service/) keeps a record of every visit by van, with the mileage and what was done, so the next Service B does not sneak up on a driver who never looks at the dash. ## Camper vans on US-395 Gardnerville sees about 188 nights a year at or below freezing at the Minden station (NOAA 1991-2020 normals), and a camper Sprinter that sits from November to April starts its season on oil that aged without miles. That is why the calendar half of the Sprinter book matters. Before a summer run south on US-395, we also look at the tires on a heavy upfitted van, the coolant level and the cabin filter. ## A Sprinter in our lane - High-roof vans: call the shop first, because bay door clearance differs by location. - Engine confirmed, MB approval read from the cap and manual, diesel-rated oil poured where listed. - New oil filter element and seal, level confirmed on the electronic gauge on vans without a dipstick. - DEF level, coolant, brake fluid level, tires, lights, wipers and a battery test at participating locations. - ASSYST Plus reset and a dated record for your fleet file. ### Sources - [raycatenaedison.com/what-is-included-in-sprinter-service-a-and-service-b/](https://www.raycatenaedison.com/what-is-included-in-sprinter-service-a-and-service-b/) (Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz of Edison: Sprinter Service A at 10,000 miles or one year; for 2009 and newer, 20,000 miles or two years after the first Service A; Service B adds brake fluid exchange, fuel filter and HVAC dust or combination filter. Read 2026-11-03) - [rusnakarcadia.com/mercedes-benz-information/mercedes-benz-sprinter-van-oil-changes/](https://www.rusnakarcadia.com/mercedes-benz-information/mercedes-benz-sprinter-van-oil-changes/) (Mercedes-Benz of Arcadia: Sprinter oil at Service A and B; ASSYST Plus calculates service needs. Read 2026-11-03) - [addinol.de/en/products/lubricants-for-the-automotive-sector/engine-oil/mercedes-benz/mb-22](https://addinol.de/en/products/lubricants-for-the-automotive-sector/engine-oil/mercedes-benz/mb-22952/) (MB 229.52: gasoline and diesel engines with or without particulate filter, based on 229.51; particulate-filter diesels include OM642, OM651, OM654. Read 2026-11-03) - [autopadre.com/oil-capacity/mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500](https://www.autopadre.com/oil-capacity/mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500) (Sprinter 2500 OM654 diesel 2023-2026: 10.6 qt. Read 2026-11-03) - [costaoils.com/2025-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2-0l-oil-change-guide/](https://costaoils.com/2025-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2-0l-oil-change-guide/) (2025 Sprinter 2500 2.0L diesel: about 10.6 qt with filter. Read 2026-11-03) - [ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Minden: 188 nights at or below 32 F. Read 2026-11-03) - [dmv.nv.gov/emission.htm](https://dmv.nv.gov/emission.htm) (Nevada DMV: diesels up to 14,000 lb GVWR tested in the Washoe area. Read 2026-11-03) ### Your service center: Reno South - Call [(775) 447-9585](tel:+17754479585) Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, Sat 8 am-3 pm, Sun closed - Address 4993 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89502 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4993+Longley+Ln%2C+Reno%2C+NV+89502&destination_place_id=ChIJc5xNCcI_mYARXjHn3y79iJw) ### What a customer said Carson City I don't think I've ever had an easier oil change. Adrian checked me in, he was very nice and professional. My car was done in no time. Definitely coming back. 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Its OM654 diesel calls for a low-ash diesel oil with the MB approval in the manual, commonly MB 229.52, about 10 liters with the filter. ### Can I go 20,000 miles between oil changes on my Sprinter? On 2009 and newer vans the dealer book allows 20,000 miles or two years after the first Service A, but ASSYST Plus can call for it sooner under heavy use. Follow the display. ### Do you handle Sprinter fleets? Yes. Our fleet service program keeps per-van records and handles drive-ins at all four service centers. ### Does a diesel Sprinter need a smog check in Reno? Diesels up to 14,000 pounds GVWR registered in the Washoe testing area are tested at renewal per the Nevada DMV. Our Reno service centers can test it.