Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System; Routine Maintenance; Engine Oil And Filter Change; Severe Operating Conditions - Mercedes-Benz 1989 560 SL Owner's Manual

MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
System
A maintenance booklet is included
with your car, listing all the main-
tenance jobs that must be carried
out after the following mileages:
Routine Maintenance
Inspection at
1300-1600 km (800-1000 miles)
Lubrication Service every
12000 km (7500 miles)
Maintenance Service every
24000 km (15000 miles)
Additional Work every
48000 km (30000 miles)
For additional details refer to the
Maintenance Booklet.
In the case of low mileage opera-
tion, the Maintenance Service must
be carried out at least once every
2 years.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Required every 12000 km
(7500 miles), or at least once a
year (fall) when using year-round
multigrade oil; otherwise at least
twice a year (spring and fall).
For engine oil recommendations,
see page 100.
Severe Operating Conditions
Under severe operating conditions
or heavy use, it may be necessary
to carry out prescribed mainte-
nance jobs at shorter intervals, for
example:
Engine: Oil change with filter change
every 6000 km (3750 miles)
Automatic transmission: Fluid
change without filter change every
24000 km (15000 miles)
Tires: Inspect every 12000 km
(7500 miles)
Air filter: Clean or replace element
every 24000 km (15000 miles)
Note:
Severe operating conditions or
heavy use include: predominant
city or short distance driving,
frequent mountain driving, poor
roads, dusty or muddy conditions,
etc..
Special Maintenance Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced
annually, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only
brake fluid approved by
MERCEDES-BENZ. Do not mix
different types of brake fluids.
Have the engine coolant (water/
anticorrosion/antifreeze mixture)
replaced every three years (see
"Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc.").
Maintenance Vouchers
Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will certify in the mainte-
nance booklet that all lubrication
and maintenance services have
been carried out at the correct in-
tervals.
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