W203E35

I'm reposing this with pictures. I made it into a PDF file

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Service A

Interior

Function check
Warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lights

Windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system

Horn, high beam flasher, hazard warning flashers, turn signals

Front and rear lamps

Wheels, Brakes

Check front brake pad lining thickness

Check tires for damage and condition

Correct tire inflation pressure


Vehicle front/rear

Check wiper blade condition


Engine compartment

Engine oil and filter change

Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation

Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary
Windshield washer system

Brake system

Battery, check and correct fluid level; check battery condition using "Midtronics MCR 717" tester

Trunk

Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire

Check trunk lighting

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Service B

Interior

Replace dust filter (if equipped)

Replace combination filter (if equipped)

Function check
Warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lights

Windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system

Horn, high beam flasher, hazard warning flashers, turn signals

Front and rear lamps

Check seat belts for damage and proper function

Check parking brake (function test)

Wheels, Brakes

Remove and mount wheels (I dont know why maybe so they dont get stuck?)

Check brake bad for lining thickness

Check tires for damage and condition

Measure thread dept, record in mm

Check condition/thickness of brake discs front/rear

Correct tire inflation pressure

Underside of vehicle

Check for chafe marks, line routing, damages components

Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots

Check condition of steering mechanical components and rubber boots

Vehicle front/rear

Check the correct headlamp setting

Check wiper blade condition

Engine Compartment

Engine oil and filter change

Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation

Check condition of poly-V-Belt


Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary
Windshield washer system

Brake system

Power Steering

Battery, check and correct fluid level; check battery condition using "Midtronics MCR 717" tester


Trunk

Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire

Check trunk lighting

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13,000 miles Service A

26,000 miles Service B, replace brake fluid, check suspension/body structure, check body for paint damage

39,000 miles Service A, Replace transmission oil and filter

52,000 miles Service B, check driveshaft flex discs, replace engine air filter, replace brake fluid, check suspension/body structure, check body for paint damage

65,000 miles Service A, replace fuel filter, service tilt/sliding roof

78,000 miles Service B, replace brake fluid, check suspension/body structure, check body for paint damage

91,000 miles Service A, replace spark plugs

104,000 miles Service B, check driveshaft flex discs, replace engine air filter, replace brake fluid, check suspension/body structure, check body for paint damage

117,000 mile Service A

130,000 miles Service B, replace fuel filter, service tilt/sliding roof, replace brake fluid, check suspension/body structure, check body for paint damage

143,000 miles Service A, replace coolant

156,000 miles Service B, replace engine air filter, replace brake fluid, check suspension/body structure, check body for paint damage

169,000 miles Service A

182,000 miles Service B, replace spark plugs, replace brake fluid, check suspension/body structure, check body for paint damage

195,000 miles Service A, replace fuel filter, service tilt/sliding roof

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Info

Electrical System

Generator(Alternator)
14 V/150 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.4 kW
Battery
12 V/100Ah
Spark Plugs
Bosche Platin Y 7 MPP 33 NGK PLKR 6A
Electrode Gap
0.031 in (0.8mm)
Tightening torque
18 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)


Engine oil
8.5 US qt (all models)
Automatic Transmission
9.0 US qt (8.3 US qt = 4MATIC)
Power steering
1.1 US qt
Brake Fluid
.5 US qt (DOT 4+)

BlackLiquorish8

moderator should make this a sticky or add this to a sticky

good write up

W203E35

Thank You, as long as it's helpful

SickSpeedMonte

It is indeed helpful info. You may actually have it towards the end of your owners manual, just before Appendix A. I saw it in my '07 owners manual and it was quite helpful when doing my service A last weekend.

I sort of wonder if this brochure is meant to be a suppliment for the older model year manuals, because that pdf looks exactly like what I saw.

Preet

Thanks: jk062602kj

LILBENZ230

I haven't downloaded the file so maybe it's in there, but the oil amounts listed are for V6 engines. The M271 takes 5.8 quarts. Just wanted to post that in case, it's a pain to overfill.

jogger

vote for sticky as well

W203E35

No problem guys. Anyone with more info is welcome to post it here. Cough Cough - Glyn

Glyn = Diagram Man

moonrkr23

cool got all that n my owners manual

csaunder

The power steering in my 2001 C320 is low so I went to the stealership to get some fluid. Yesterday they came back with what looked like a tin pentosin can and he rang it up at $31. I told him I would wait (the C320 is my 2nd car so rarely driven). I went back today to get it after doing some research online and then today I received a plastic quart container that looked nothing like the pentosin can and it was only $14.

The container says Power Steering Oil and is part number Q 1 46 0001 which is the part number given in the recommended fluid brochure that comes with the owners manual.

Is this the right stuff? I'm a little concerned as the MB parts people didn't seem too bright and didn't seem to want to do any extra research to make sure this was the right stuff.

Help!

RumbleUK

nice reminder and eye opener as to how easy servicing your own car can be, most if not all can be done yourself!

Thanks!

W203E35

Be carefull because I read different benzes use different PS fluids.

What color is it?

Does it look like this?



If it's red then they gave you the wrong one. Older models use ATF (usually pre 1990) so make sure it's not red.

I have heard of people using Q 1 46 0001 as well. But make sure what they gave you is correct.

I'm gonna do some research find out. I'll keep you updated. I too need to get power steering fluid. I bought it from the dealer and misplaced it (somewhere in my garage)

W203E35

By the way great place to buy filters. I know some people were having trouble finding fleece filters.

http://www.germanfilters.com/

W203E35

The people who were selling that Hydraulic oil say its for Power steering But I don't believe that crap (don't trust it). Ebay

Anyway here are some pics






Seems the Q1460001 is the power steering oil. It seems it is the right one.

By the way you love the prices right???? I love how the Dealership sets their own insane prices. Eighter way Return it you will get a better deal buying it online.

csaunder

Thanks for the quick replies. I haven't opened the container yet as I wanted to do some research before I opened it. It doesn't look like the container pictured above but looks more like an oil container. It is plastic and looks exactly like it could be on the shelf with Mobile One OW-40.

I'll keep the receipt, put it in my car and hope for the best. If it goes south I'll jump all over the dealership.

I'll try to remember to take a pic of the container when I go to top off the reservoir. Thanks again!

W203E35

Any number on it? (part number)

Do you have the bottle with you? Maybe a pic?

W203E35

For better prices than the dealer you can also try getmercedesparts.com

Some of their stuff is 40% off dealer prices. You can also try contacting them for the right product.

Good Luck

csaunder

Here is a pic of the bottle. As you can see it has part # Q 1 46 0001 on it which per the fluids book is correct. My only hesitation is the multiple bottles the parts person at the dealership brought out before coming back with this one.

W203E35

That seems like to be it. I'm guessing the first time the parts guy brought the fluid it might have been something different Or it might have been an older bottle?

Maybe just to be 100% sure you can call the dealer and veryify the part number. If they ask you which one you got don't give them the right one instead give them Q 1 32 0001 to be sure if they correct you

Good Luck

P.S. Since the first one was more expensive they might have gaven you the Q 1 32 0001. Even on the parts website it is more expensive than the Q 1 46 0001 .

OneOfaKindTrini

Great post.

BlackLiquorish8

this post/thread is awesome i agree... regarding fluids etc i always use OEM just b/c i KNOW it's design for our W203.... and it gives me a piece of mind

things like pads i don't use OEM just b/c the damn oem just makes too much dust... unless its BETTER i won't use anything aftermarket but that is just my opinion... my car is due for plugs soon again, tranny, and brake fluid change!

W203E35

Some new info regarding the Power Steering fluid (found the Factory Approved Service booklet)

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MB Power Steering Fluid
MB Part No. BQ 1460001
or an approved Dexron III ATF

M-Class (164)
R-Class (251)
G-Class (463)
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MB Power Steering Fluid
MB Part No. BQ 1320001
Pentosin CHF 11S

C-Class (203)
E-Class (211)
S-Class (220)
SLK-Class (171)
CLK-Class (209)
CLS-Class (219)
SL-Class (230)
CL-Class (215)


Also for the tranny 722.9 (7 speed tranny) the fluid is:

001 989 45 03 10

W203E35

bump for new members

acr2001

Admittedly, I skimmed the thread, but I think you're wrong about the PS fluid, Karo.

The Pentosin CHF 11S (The blue metal bottle AKA hydraulic fluid) is the proper power steering fluid for the W203.

I assume the other part number in the plastic MB branded bottle is either rebottled Pentosin fluid, or it's not meant for the W203.

EDIT: Was your later post there to correct the earlier one? Sorry I just realized...

W203E35

Yup. It't the Pentosin CHF 11S blut metal bottle.

You can get it online if you search Pentosin CHF 11S. Getmercedesparts.com has it way cheaper but with shipping it comes out to the same. I bought extra filter and 2 bottles to make up for the shipping.