Service A vs. Service B (Am I missing something?)
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Service A vs. Service B (Am I missing something?)
So I'm about due for my 20k mile service B on my 2015 C300. Checking the list of items covered here: (http://www.mercedesbenzraleigh.com/a...C_Class_MM.pdf)
it seems both are basically oil changes, with B including the change of the activated charcoal dust filter.
As I'm sure you all know, the price difference between the 2 services is outrageous, with the B costing $200 to $300 more. And for what, a filter replacement?!
Also, if you look at the list, it seems they perform many more checks with the A service than the B. So what am I missing here? Why would I ever choose the B over the A? I can just order and replace the charcoal filter myself, and the B doesnt even get all the service checks?! WTF?
it seems both are basically oil changes, with B including the change of the activated charcoal dust filter.
As I'm sure you all know, the price difference between the 2 services is outrageous, with the B costing $200 to $300 more. And for what, a filter replacement?!
Also, if you look at the list, it seems they perform many more checks with the A service than the B. So what am I missing here? Why would I ever choose the B over the A? I can just order and replace the charcoal filter myself, and the B doesnt even get all the service checks?! WTF?
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B service is filters and brake fluid replacement over an A service, more inspection points, but nothing crazy. The 20K B service may be only a cabin filter, where the 40K gets a cabin and engine air filter. So it varies. The a/b is just for simplicity.
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the brake fluid is listed as a separate service, not as something included in service B.
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They must have changed it on the 205, I haven't looked over the service sheet that carefully. But on every other model, it's listed for every 20k.
Are you going by the dealership website? That's probably not accurate.
Are you going by the dealership website? That's probably not accurate.
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You guys are looking at the dealer site...
The MB sheet shows brake fluid at every B service, which is every 20k miles or 2 years.
I can print out a full maintenance sheet from work but it's the same as any other car in regards to the brake fluid being in the B service.
The MB sheet shows brake fluid at every B service, which is every 20k miles or 2 years.
I can print out a full maintenance sheet from work but it's the same as any other car in regards to the brake fluid being in the B service.
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You guys are looking at the dealer site...
The MB sheet shows brake fluid at every B service, which is every 20k miles or 2 years.
I can print out a full maintenance sheet from work but it's the same as any other car in regards to the brake fluid being in the B service.
The MB sheet shows brake fluid at every B service, which is every 20k miles or 2 years.
I can print out a full maintenance sheet from work but it's the same as any other car in regards to the brake fluid being in the B service.
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The maintenance book does not list brake fluid change in B, but as noted by ItchyTasty, every 2 years. However, it is included in the 2nd service (the 2 year/20k) for the prepaid maintenance plan.
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Brake fluid change is not included as part of the B-Service so that in most cases a dealer can charge it as a separate, additional expense. It is due every 2 years. A cabin filter change is too easy on an w212 E350 --- 2 to 5 minutes -- to even consider using a dealer or independent. Any decent independent can do brake fluid.
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Brake fluid change is not included as part of the B-Service so that in most cases a dealer can charge it as a separate, additional expense. It is due every 2 years. A cabin filter change is too easy on an w212 E350 --- 2 to 5 minutes -- to even consider using a dealer or independent. Any decent independent can do brake fluid.
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You guys are lucky. We have one single dealer who has one single workshop in the whole country. Basically,Take it or leave it 🤷 this monopoly strategy is so wrong it allows the dealer to do whatever he wants as he does not have any competitor.
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My 2017MY C sedan is near 30K miles. Will it be another A service which is an oil change only? I have had the first 10K as A service and 20K as B service. Should I get a new set of tires?
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I just had service yesterday at 32K miles and it was the B4 service: Brake fluid flush along with oil change and all the other items like wiper and oil/air filter replacements. My tires were replaced at 29k miles so if yours are original I would think they are close if not in fact needing to be replaced.
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I just had service yesterday at 32K miles and it was the B4 service: Brake fluid flush along with oil change and all the other items like wiper and oil/air filter replacements. My tires were replaced at 29k miles so if yours are original I would think they are close if not in fact needing to be replaced.
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Thank you Ron. What brand of tires did you get and did you get them from the dealer? I plan to buy either Michelin or Bridgestone tire from Costco . Did you have 4 wheel alignment also?
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Costco is a good way to go, dealerships are notorious price gougers on tires (and everything else
I'm not sure if a 4 wheel alignment is really absolutely necessary every time the tires are replaced if one isnt experiencing unusual tire wear. Michelin and Bridgestone are great tires and I've ran both brands over the years on my BMW's with positive results.
