You open the hood of your Sprinter and there’s oil where oil shouldn’t be — collected in the valley between the cylinder banks, running down the back of the engine, sometimes dripping onto the bellhousing and burning off with that unmistakable smell. On...
A Sprinter van is only worth what it can haul, and a diesel that’s leaking oil or stuck in limp mode isn’t hauling anything. Whether you run a work van, a delivery route, or a camper conversion around Santa Cruz, these Mercedes-built diesels need a shop...
You hook up the trailer, load the family, and point the Sprinter toward Highway 17. It is 88 degrees; the climb over the hill to San Jose is bumper-to-bumper, and halfway up, the temperature gauge starts to climb while the van feels down on power. Bad sign. That is a...
If you are driving a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and have noticed oil leaks under the engine bay or irregular boost pressure, it might be an intercooler leak. This can be alarming and dangerous for the engine’s health if left unaddressed. In this post, we will...
Are you annoyed by your Sprinter’s rearview camera displaying a blurry image or not even showing at all? Rearview cameras are among the standard features of modern cars; they help to park and reverse safely. However, when the display is not clear or the camera is no...
Before the 21st century, turbocharger was an unfamiliar term in normal cars, as it was mostly associated with racing or sports cars. Now, several modern car models like the Sprinter have fully embraced and incorporated turbocharger technology. Turbochargers enhance...
