Recommended Vehicle Maintenance

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Recommended Maintenance for Your Vehicle

At Mercedes-Benz of Colorado Springs, we want your ownership experience to be the best possible! That's why we have created this reference guide to help simplify what maintenance your vehicle will need and when. Your vehicle's instrument cluster will display a letter and message such as "Service A Due in 300 miles". According to the model that you have, you will potentially see messages from Service A all the way up to Service H., For example, the 2009 E 350 Operator's manual states: "Service types A through H are classified based on estimated time needed to perform the maintenance service, ranging from: "Service A (approximately 1 hour) to Service H (approximately 8 hours)." - The instrument cluster states an estimated time; it does not explicitly tell us what is needed. For simplicity, we have set up this guide in three sections. The first is the 10K, yearly interval. Second is the 20K, every other year interval. You typically rotate between Service A and Service B annually. The third is additional services needed based on time and mileage. Due to the many different driving habits, conditions, and maintenance preferences, you may need to perform certain servicing sooner or later. As always, please refer to your vehicle's maintenance booklet or speak with your service advisor if you have any questions.

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Mercedes-Benz A Service

The A Service first visit is at about 10,000 miles or 1 year as indicated by your vehicle's Flexible Service System. Service A is then performed about every 20,000 miles or 2 years for model years 2009 and newer. Your service adviser can provide specifics for all Mercedes-Benz A services which adhere to all required elements of factory-recommended service items for your specific vehicle's year and model.

10K, 30K, 50K, 70K 90K Miles Services Performed:

• Mercedes-Benz synthetic motor oil replacement
• Replace Fleece Oil filter
• All fluid level checks and corrections are dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle's year and model
• Tire inflation check and correction
• Brake component inspection
• Reset maintenance counter
• Adhere to all required elements listed by model year and specific model as indicated on the corresponding service sheet for Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Systems in the USA.
  
  

Mercedes-Benz B Service

The first B Service visit is at approximately 20,000 miles or 1 year after the previous service as indicated by the vehicle's Flexible Service System. Service B is performed about every 20,000 miles or 2 years for the model year 2009 and newer. Your service adviser can provide specifics for all Mercedes-Benz A services which adhere to all required elements of factory-recommended service items for your specific vehicle's year and model.

20K, 40K, 60K, 80K 100K Miles Services Performed:

• Mercedes-Benz synthetic motor oil replacement
• Replace Fleece Oil filter
• Replace cabin filter
• All fluid level checks and corrections are dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle's year and model
• Tire inflation check and correction
• Brake component inspection
• Brake fluid exchange
• Reset maintenance counter
• Adhere to all required elements listed by model year and specific model as indicated on the corresponding service sheet for Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Systems in the USA.
  
  

Mercedes-Benz Additional Recommended Maintenance

Not all conditions are the same! Individual driving habits can be very different, from hard stop and go traffic to easy highway driving. One thing that stays fairly consistent is our "severe operating conditions". Here in Colorado we have extreme temperature variations, high altitudes, hot, cold, dry and dusty conditions that may require more frequent maintenance.

Below are recommendations that will help you get the most from your Mercedes-Benz:

• Tire Balance and Rotation Every 5,000 miles: Staggered wheels cannot be rotated. Regular inspections, pressure checks, and balancing will help maximize the life of your tires.
• Brake Fluid Replacement Every 2 years or 20,000 miles: Brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture from the air; this lowers the boiling point that would impair braking efficiency if not replaced regularly*.
• Climate Control Dust Filter Every 1 to 2 years or 10,000 to 20,000 miles: The integrated filter can filter out most particles of dust and pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount of air to the interior of the vehicle*.
• Engine Air Filter Every 2 to 4 years or 20,000 to 40,000 miles: A clogged engine air filter can rob your engine of power, reduce fuel mileage and cause damage to certain engine components*.
• Transmission Service Every 3 to 4 Years or 30,000 to 40,000 miles: Every time your transmission shifts it causes heat and friction that breaks down the fluid causing it to lose its lubricating qualities. This can cause premature wear and internal damage*.
• Engine Coolant Replacement Every 3 to 5 Years or 30,000 to 50,000 miles: Over time corrosion and mineral deposits can build up in your engine's cooling system reducing its ability to keep your engine cool. Once deposits build up it can be very costly to repair*.
• Spark Plugs Every 6 years or 60,000 miles: Worn spark plugs can rob your engine of power, reduce fuel mileage and cause damage to certain engine components*.
  
  

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