MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance System
Engine Oil Change and Filter
Change
To be carried out every 8000 km/
5000 miles, but at least once a year if
year-round multigrade oil is used.
Otherwise at least twice a year (in
spring and fall).
Under severe operating conditions or
if diesel fuels with high sulphur
content (in excess of 0.5 °/o by
weight) are used, the oil and filter
should be changed every 4000 km/
2500 miles.
For regular oil level checks, refer to
" Checking Fuels, Coolants, Lubri
cants, etc." .
Automatic-Transmission —
Fluid and Filter Change
To be carried out every 48 000 km/
30 000 miles according to the mainte
nance booklet.
Under severe operating conditions,
have the automatic transmission
fluid changed every 24 000 km/
15 000 miles without filter change.
Spare Parts Service
All MERCEDES-BENZ service sta
tions maintain a stock of original
spare parts required for maintenance
and repair work. In addition, strategi
cally located parts distribution cen
ters provide quick and reliable parts
service.
More than 200 000 different spare
parts, even for rather old vehicle
models, are available.
MERCEDES-BENZ original spare
parts are subjected to most severe
quality inspections. Each part has
been specifically developed, manu
factured or selected for and adapted
to MERCEDES-BENZ vehicles. There
fore, MERCEDES-BENZ original
spare parts should be installed.