Mercedes Maintenance Schedule
Taking an active role in maintaining your Mercedes-Benz will help you protect your investment and preserve its value. Proper care, expert service and routine maintenance will help extend the life of your vehicle. When it comes time to service your vehicle, you can trust our Merecedes-Benz certified technicians at Complete Automotive Systems. Not only do we provide expert Mercedes-Benz repair service, but we also keep your vehicle properly maintained and running at peak efficiency.
| Oil and Filter Change Every 5,000 Miles |
| What we do: |
| Drain and refill your vehicle’s crankcase with Mercedes-Benz approved oil |
| Install a new genuine Mercedes-Benz oil filter |
| Flexible Service System – A-Service |
| What we do: |
| Change your vehicle’s engine oil and filter |
| Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models |
| Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp |
| wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly |
| Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare) |
| Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition |
| Check and correct all fluid levels |
| Reset your vehicle’s FSS counter |
| Flexible Service System – B-Service |
| What we do: |
| Change your vehicle’s engine oil and filter |
| Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models, and in S-Class and SL-Class models without the active charcoal filter |
| Replace windshield wiper inserts |
| Inspect and rotate tires |
| Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage |
| Ensure the parking brake, steering play, headlamps and exterior lamps, warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, seat belts, and backrest lock (S-Class only) are functioning correctly |
| Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare) |
| Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition |
| Inspect front axle ball joints and Poly-V-belt |
| Check and correct all fluid levels |
| Reset your vehicle’s FSS counter |
| Four-wheel Computerized Alignment |
| What we do: |
| Perform a four-wheel computerized alignment of front and rear suspension |
| Perform a road test |
| Tire Rotation |
| Regular rotation of your vehicle’s tires helps prevent uneven wear, improper handling, reduced fuel efficiency and shortened tire life. We recommended Tire Rotation every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, or at any sign of uneven wear. |
| What we do: |
| Rotate tires |
| Check and correct tire pressure |
| Inspect tire condition |
| Inspect brake pads for wear |
| Perform a road test |
| Tire Balancing |
| As tires wear normally they may become out-of-balance, causing vehicle vibration and accelerated tire wear. We recommend Tire Balancing at every other rotation to ensure a smooth ride and even tire wear. |
| What we do: |
| Computer-balance four wheels using Mercedes-Benz weights, clips and springs to ensure proper balancing with no damage to wheels |
| Perform a road test |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement |
| What we do: |
| Remove worn front brake pads and install new genuine Mercedes-Benz brake pads |
| Inspect brake discs for condition and wear |
| Inspect brake calipers and lines |
| Top up brake fluid |
| Rear Brake Pad Replacement |
| What we do: |
| Remove worn rear brake pads and install new genuine Mercedes-Benz brake pads |
| Inspect brake discs for condition and wear |
| Inspect brake calipers, lines and emergency brake |
| Replace brake-wear indicators |
| Top up brake fluid |
| Brake Fluid Flush |
| During the operation of a vehicle, the brake fluid’s boiling point is continually reduced through the absorption of atmospheric moisture. This moisture content can lead to the formation of vapor under hard braking conditions, reducing the system’s efficiency. Mercedes-Benz recommends replacing brake fluid every two years. |
| What we do: |
| Flush contaminated fluid from the brake system |
| Clean the brake fluid reservoir |
| Inspect the brake system for leaks |
| Replenish the system with new Mercedes-Benz brake fluid |
| Lubrication Service |
| Required maintenance at 7,500-mile intervals (or every year) for gasoline engine vehicles and 5,000-mile intervals for diesel engine vehicles* |
| What we do: |
| Change oil and filter |
| Inspect and lubricate engine throttle linkage and control shafts |
| Required every 7,500 miles for 1992 and later S-Class diesel and 1995 and later E300 diesel |
| Cooling Systems Service |
| Recommended at three-year intervals to ensure proper cooling during the summer months and a safe level of antifreeze protection during the winter months |
| What we do: |
| Pressure-test the coolant system |
| Cap, drain and flush the system (including engine block and heater core) |
| Replenish the cooling system with Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze for -25?F protection |
| 7,500-Mile Maintenance |
| Recommended at 7,500-mile intervals for gasoline engines and 5,000-mile intervals for pre-1995 diesel engines |
| What we do: |
| Change oil and filter |
| Inspect brakes for wear |
| Lubricate throttle linkage |
| Check and correct fluid levels |
| Inspect tires and check tire pressure |
| Lubricate specific parts according to Mercedes-Benz guidelines |
| 15,500-Mile Maintenance |
| Recommended at 15,000-mile intervals for 1997 and earlier models only |
| What we do: |
| All services included in Lubrication Service, plus: |
| Inspect for leaks and assess the condition of all components, lines and hoses on the engine, transmission, axles, level control, and steering, fuel and brake systems |
| Replace spark plugs (if necessary) |
| Inspect and adjust drive belts |
| Inspect air filter elements |
| Remove wheels and rotate tires as necessary |
| Inspect brake system and adjust parking brake |
| Check all exterior and interior lamps and windshield washer systems |
| Lubricate throttle shafts, door hinges and locks |
| Replace windshield wiper insert(s) |
| Clean cassette deck head |
| Perform a road test |
| 30,000-Mile Maintenance |
| What we do: |
| All services included in the 15,000-Mile Maintenance Service, plus: |
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter |
| Replace air filter |
| Replace spark plugs |
| Inspect propeller shaft flex coupling |
| Inspect parking brake for free play |
| Replace diesel pre and main fuel filters* |
| Perform a road test |
| *Fuel filter replacement for gasoline engines is recommended at 60,000-mile intervals. |
