Service items

[jupiter2step]

As someone still relatively new to MBs, I am a little unsure as to what I need to ask for when the car is due its next service (expected in around 4 weeks time).

I will be leaving it at an indy so they won't have access to Mercedes central computer system.

I have the FSH in front of me - last time it had an 'A' service with a brake fluid change and fuel filter. Looking at my book, I think it is now due a 'B' service with air cleaner and dust filter.

But a couple of things confuse me:

1. Auto transmission oil has been changed once, in 2008 with 51k on the clock. There is now 104k on the clock - should I ask for it to be done again? (Book says "service once at 60,000km")

2. How do I know what type of engine I have? The service book says that certain elements need done for certain types of engine (eg, air cleaner element replaced for 113 and 272 elements every 2 years)

3. What type of oil should be used? Car has FMB / indy specialist history but oils used seem to be a mixture of 10w40 and 5w30.

4. My service book seems to have run of places to put the stamp. I guess I could get another from a dealer or maybe have a look on ebay?

Many thanks for you help.

 

[@MARK]

I would expect any indy worth his salt will be able to answer all these questions for you (except for the full service book)

 

[Merc Owner 2B]

In my opinion any good Indy worth his salt will know exactly what needs doing. Alot of these guys are MB trained so will be well aware of all service intervals etc.