Benefits of Routine Mercedes Engine Maintenance

Introduction

Mercedes has always stood for high quality and craftsmanship and one of the best rides possible on the road.

It is one of the luxury cars and German automobile developed by Karl Benz.

The slogan of Mercedes – Benz is “The best or nothing”

Mechanics usually suggest a maintenance schedule of 10,000

miles or 12 months

Types Of Mercedes Service

“A” SERVICE“B” Service

“A” Category:Oil Filter

Coolant

Oil Filter: The oil over a period of time

contaminates with debris.

Dirt, tiny particles of metal, and other bits of pollution cause the oil to stop flowing freely through the engine system.

Clogged oil filters affect the performance of the vehicle.

Cooling Systems:• Coolant should be

checked in warmer weather to prevent overheating, likewise in winter to prevent freezing problems.

• Affects the functioning of the engine.

• “B” Category:

Oil replacements

Checking all fluid levels Computer

resets

Oil Replacements

Do not change your oil when it is too hot otherwise you may get burned.

It takes about 45 minutes to change your own.

Generally there are 5 types of

fluids

• Engine Oil• Coolant• Brake Fluid• Power steering fluid• Transmission Fluid

Checking all fluid levels

Power steering fluid

Brake Fluid

Engine Oil

• Check your oil every time you go for gas fill; you're safe checking it once a month with most modern cars.

• Check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommendations for changing your engine oil

Coolant

• CHECK IT AT LEAST TWICE YEARLY OR ONCE BEFORE SUMMER AND AGAIN BEFORE WINTER.

• REPLACE IT EVERY 2-3 YEARS.

Brake Fluid

• Check it when you change your oil.

• Replace it in every 2 years

Power Steering Fluid

• Check once a month.

• Replace it in between 50,000 miles and never.

Transmission Fluid

• Check it every month.

• Varies from car to car and depends on transmission type, but it's typically between every 50,000-100,000 miles.

Computer resets

These are on-board computer that monitors and regulates many functions of the vehicle.

When the sensors connected to the computer detect a problem, an error code is generated.

After the issue has been resolved, the computer may need to be reset with an OBD II scan tool, in order to remove the error codes.

Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_8102136_reset-mercedes-benz-computer-module.html

BOTH SERVICE CATEGORIES DO HAVE OTHER MAINTENANCE

ACTIVITIES

Engine Maintenance at different Miles

Transmission Service

40,000 miles of travel

Spark Plugs

100,000 miles

Which engine parts should be preferred

Always choose Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts expressly for the Mercedes when it is

being manufactured.

Warranty insists use of OEM parts, or else the

terms of the warranty will not apply

Guidelines For Maintenance:

Study the maintenance booklet carefully

Always prefer a reputable service center

Save Time

Longevity HighPerformance

LowMaintenance

costExtendedWarranty

Benefits of routine maintenance

Keep engine working for well over 100,000

miles

Problems such as dirty

oil or transmission

fluid are corrected

Get as much return on the

initial investment as

possible

The Routine

Maintenance

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