Home servicing questions W124 300e petrol

[Jupiter1]

Hi, my car (m103 engine) has come to me with only stamps in the service book and I can't see any evidence of a service in the last couplle of years. Would be good to know what I should do as a good checkover here at home. Oil and filter of course (Opie recommends 10w40 semi synthetic - presume their filters are ok too or should I get that from main dealer ??) I would also like to do the coolant now that the cold is back! Is the pre-mixed stuff the best and is it as simple to do as it appears - ie drain from lower hose and then refill..?

Any tips etc welcome. Also what about the transmission fluid and rear diff?

Many thanks.

 

[carat 3.6]

Fuel and air filters, check the condition of the distributor cap and rotor arm.

 

[GP801]

10/40 semi synthetic is correct. Gearbox oil every 40k. Unless you are sure its been done its well worth doing.

 

[neilrr]

ECP regularly has deals on 10/40. Last time they had one on I got 10 litres of Shell Helix 10/40 for £24. You can also get 25% off OEM filters & other service parts using the discount code found here - http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/memb...o-car-parts-parts-discount-forum-members.html