refresher72

Hi,

I recently bought a used 2008 GL450, 22k miles. The Command center on the car says Service A is due in 12k miles. Is this correct? I am new to Mercedes vehicles. Where can I find that maintenance schedules for GL450? Please advise..

Thanks

lkchris

Your dealer can get you a copy of the maintenance booklet.

You can also find it online here: http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/servic...enance_manuals

refresher72

Thanks lkchris...

But the maintenance booklet doesn't talk about "Service A". Any idea where I can get the info on "Service A"?

JimBarnhart

Here's what my dealer says is involved in a Service A

$239
(Market Average Price: $249-$344)
Service A - Minor Service
Model Years: 1998 - Current

Perform Service A Maintenance
Reset Service Counter
Check all exterior and interior light bulbs
Perform function test of windshield wiper system
Check all seat belts for damage and proper function
Check condition of front and rear brake pads and rotors
Inspect tires for any damage and proper wear pattern
Correct tire pressures
Check catch and safety latch and hinges on engine hood
Check and adjust all under hood fluids (including brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant and windshield washer fluid)
Perform midtronics test of battery to ensure proper battery condition
Perform function test of parking brake
Check for leakage of major components
Check for chafe marks, proper line routing and damaged components
Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots
Check condition of steering components
Check condition of Poly-V Belt
Perform synthetic oil and fleece oil filter change
Rotate tires

No charge items included in service package:
Car wash and interior vacuum ($15 value)
Airport transfers
Free wi-fi
Shuttle ride
Starbucks coffee

JimBarnhart

Just a thought, I don't want to offend you, but Mercedes maintenance schedules are different from most cars. Servicing every 12,000-13,000 miles is a normal maintenance schedule. It's not like most cars where you change the oil every 3,000-5,000 miles. As you know, the car will tell you when it's ready, but under normal conditions you'd see a need for maintenance at that interval.

refresher72

Thank You! So as I understand, can ignore the maintenance booklet and follow the Service Indicator on the Command. Am I right?

JimBarnhart

If you intend to take your vehicle into a Mercedes dealer for the service I believe that would be fine. You might go in for a Service A and they tell you that your GL also is due for something else but all service is scheduled around these 13,000 mile intervals.

JimBarnhart

In the maintenance booklet Service A is the one with the least work done, Service B is the one with more dots in the table.

EricC21

So Service A is a check of the fluids and things the average person can do themself? I just got an oil change and they checked everything and it says I need a schedule A done to the truck. Thanks guys.

N_Jay

If you just got it and it says it need a service A in 12K miles then either it just received a service OR someone reset to service reminder to hide what was not done.
I would have the dealer run the VIN and see what he finds in the computer.