Maintenance Info
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
Maintenance Info
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+)
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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+)
Last edited by W203E35; Apr 30, 2010 at 06:06 PM.
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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.
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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.
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2001 C320
Power Steering Fluid Low
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!
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!
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
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!
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!
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)
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By the way great place to buy filters. I know some people were having trouble finding fleece filters.
http://www.germanfilters.com/
http://www.germanfilters.com/
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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.
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.
Last edited by W203E35; Sep 16, 2009 at 02:42 AM.
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2001 C320
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!
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!
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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
Some of their stuff is 40% off dealer prices. You can also try contacting them for the right product.
Good Luck
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2001 C320
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.
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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 .
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 .
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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! 
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!
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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
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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
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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...
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...
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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.
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.
