Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System - Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 1987 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
1300-1600 km (800-1000 miles)
Lubrication Service every
12 000 km (7500 miles)
Maintenance Service every
24 000 km (15 000 miles)
Additional Work 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 must 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 multi­
grade oil; otherwise at least twice a
year (spring and fall).
For engine oil recommendations, see
page 96.
Severe Operating Conditions
In the case of severe operating condi­
tions or heavy use mainly in city traffic
or over short distances, frequent
mountain driving, poor roads, dusty
and muddy conditions, trailer opera­
tion, hard and sporty driving etc., it
may be necessary to carry out mainte­
nance work at shorter than normal in­
tervals, as follows:
Engine: Oil change with filter change
every 6000 km (3750 miles).
Automatic transmission: Fluid change
without filter change every 24 000 km
(15 000 miles).
Tires: Inspect
Air filter: Clean or replace element.
Special Maintenance Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced an­
nually, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake
fluid approved by MERCEDES-BENZ.
Do not mix different types of brake
fluids.
The coolant should be checked for
sufficient protection before the start of
and during the summer and winter
season. Have the coolant (water/anti­
corrosion/antifreeze mixture) replaced
at least every three years (see " Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.").
Maintenance Vouchers
Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will certify in the maintenance
booklet that all lubrication and mainte­
nance services have been carried out
at the correct intervals.