Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System - Mercedes-Benz 300 SE 1989 Owner's Manual

MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
System
A maintenance booklet is included
with your car, listing all the mainte­
nance jobs that must be carried out
after the following mileages:
Routine Maintenance
Inspection at
1 3 0 0 -1 6 0 0 km (8 0 0 -1 0 0 0 miles)
Lubrication Service every
12 000 km (7500 miles)
Maintenance Service every
24 000 km (15 000 miles)
A dditional W ork every
48 000 km (30 000 miles)
For additional details refer to the
Maintenance Booklet,
in the case of low mileage operation,
the Maintenance Service m ust be car­
ried out at least once every 2 years.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Required every 12 000 km
(7500 miles), or at least once a year
(fall) when using year-round m ulti­
grade oil; otherwise at least tw ice a
year (spring and fall).
For engine oil recom m endations, see
page 100.
Severe Operating Conditions
Under severe operating conditions or
heavy use, it may be necessary to
carry out prescribed maintenance
jobs at shorter intervals, fo r example:
Engine: Oil change with filte r change
every 6000 km (3750 miles)
A utom atic transm ission: Fluid change
w ithout filte r change every 24 000 km
(15 000 miles)
Tires: Inspect every 12 000 km
(7500 miles)
A ir filte r: Clean o r replace element
every 24 000 km (15 000 miles)
Note:
Severe operating conditions or heavy
use include: predom inant city or short
distance driving, frequent mountain
driving, p oor roads, dusty or muddy
conditions, etc..
Special Maintenance Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced annu­
ally, preferably in the spring.
It is recom m ended to use only brake
fluid approved by MERCEDES-BENZ.
Do not mix different types of brake
fluids.
Have the engine coolant (w ater/anti­
corrosion/antifreeze mixture)
replaced every three years (see
" Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, e tc." ).
Maintenance Vouchers
Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will certify in the maintenance
booklet that all lubrication and
maintenance services have been car­
ried out at the co rre ct intervals.