Sprinter Timing and Serpentine Belt Replacement

When your business ventures are in high demand and require you to travel from place to place, a defective timing and serpentine belt can put you on the sidelines. While these components may not come to mind as frequently, these belts hold great significance to the function of your van:

  • Your timing belt keeps internal components moving as one. Synchronizing the movement of crankshafts, and camshafts, and ensuring intake and exhaust valves open and close in time with the pistons, your timing belt keeps everything moving in unison.
  • Your serpentine belt powers the auxiliary systems like the alternator, air conditioning, power steering pump, and sometimes the water pump. Its snake-like design maximizes coverage of the footprint of the engine.

Our Sprinter service center in Riverside is here to provide you with replacement timing and / or serpentine belts so you can stay on the road and accomplish all your commercial needs. Learn more about the warning signs and intervals when needing to replace your luxury van’s belts.

Warning Signs I Need My Timing and Serpentine Belt Replaced

While most times your timing and serpentine belt will break without warning or even thought, it still is important to be aware. Knowing these warning signs allows you to take preventive measures to ensure your Sprinter van does not experience greater damaging issues:

  • Decreased engine power
  • Overheating
  • Vibrating or shaking
  • Trouble starting the vehicle
  • Squealing or rubbing noises from the belts
  • Ticking noise coming from the engine
  • Leaking oil
  • Damaged edges or teeth on, in, or along the belt

When Should I Replace My Timing and Serpentine Belt?

Your timing belt should be replaced anywhere from 40,000 to 60,000 miles and your serpentine belt should be replaced anywhere from 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Waiting longer than the recommended time frame can make repairs and replacements longer and more expensive.

While your belts are being replaced, we also recommend replacing the water pump. The water pump usually has a similar lifespan and is easy to access when the timing belt is off.

We recommend consulting your owner’s manual for Sprinter year, model, and trim specifications. For reassurance, our service center only uses genuine OEM Mercedes-Benz parts to maintain and exactly match build and factory settings.

Schedule Sprinter Service in Riverside

We welcome you to schedule your timing and serpentine belt replacement at our Sprinter service center in Riverside. We want to get you back on the road as soon as possible!

Also, be sure to browse our offered Sprinter service specials to get the most value out of your scheduled service.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our routine maintenance services and service intervals, please feel free to contact our team. Serving the areas near Corona, Moreno Valley, and San Bernardino, we are happy to assist you.