Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System - Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1985 Owner's Manual

MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance System

A maintenance booklet is delivered
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
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 12 000 km/
7500 miles, or at least once a year
when using year-round multigrade
oil; otherwise at least twice a year
(spring and fall).
For engine oil recommendations,
see page 82.
Severe Operating Conditions
In the case of severe operating
conditions or heavy use mainly in
city traffic or over short distances,
frequent mountain driving, poor
roads, dusty and muddy conditions,
trailer operation, hard and sporty
driving etc., it may be necessary to
carry out maintenance work at
shorter than normal intervals, 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 cleaner: Clean or replace ele­
ment
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.
The coolant should be checked for
sufficient protection before the start
of and during the cold season.
Have the coolant (water/anticorro­
sion/antifreeze mixture) replaced at
least 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
intervals.
Stickers to remind you when the
next lubrication service or mainte­
nance service is due, or when the
brake fluid must be changed, are
provided in the middle of the main­
tenance booklet.
Sticker attaching points
In the frame of the driver's door:
Lubrication service and mainte­
nance service
In the engine compartment:
Brake fluid change.