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currently my car is at 73k and need a A service in about 4500 miles (1 wrench on my dash). Maybe its just me, but it feel like its been forever since I've had a B service done. Typically, when am I suppose to get a B service done?

Does anyone recommend any shops in SF that'll do a tranny flush for Mercedes?

Thanks

-Greg

krayzie_e99

isnt service b an engine oil change with a bunch of inspections?? and i think service a is the same, except some inspections are not included in a. to me its a waste of money. i can inspect all that myself. i dont need anyone tellin me i need new tires or that one of my lights is out. if you want to save some $, take it to an independent shop or do it yourself.

rsnpride

my 2000 CLK430 just recently hit 76k miles and I need service B done, anyone know how much I'm looking to spend on this service?

MarcusF

This is service according to Mercedes-Benz in my neck of the woods:

A-Service — First visit at approximately 10,000 miles or 1 year, but determined by Flexible Service System; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.
Services performed:

Interior
1. · Function check
2. · Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
3. · Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
4. · Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster

Wheels, brakes
1. · Check front brake pads for lining thickness
2. · Check tires for damage, condition
3. · Correct tire inflation pressure

Engine compartment
1. · Change engine oil and filter
2. · Fluid level checks of the following:
1. · Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
2. · Windshield washer system
3. · Brake system
3. · Check and correct battery fluid level
4. · Check battery condition
5. · Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation

Trunk
1. · Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire
2. · Check battery condition

B-Service — First visit at approximately 20,000 miles or one year after previous service, but determined by Flexible Service System; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.
Services performed:

Interior
1. · Function check
2. · Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
3. · Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
4. · Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
5. · Replace dust filter (not applicable to SL-Class)
6. · Replace combination filter (SL-Class)
7. · Check parking brake (function test only)

Wheels, brakes
1. · Check condition/thickness of front and rear brake discs
2. · Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
3. · Check tires for damage and condition
4. · Measure tread depth, record in mm
5. · Correct tire inflation pressure

Underside of Vehicle
1. · Check for major components leakage
2. · Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
3. · Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots
4. · Check condition of mechanical steering components and rubber boots

Engine Compartment
1. · Check for major components leakage
2. · Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
3. · Check and replenish all fluid levels
4. · Change engine oil and filter
5. · Check engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
6. · Check brake system
7. · Check power steering
8. · Check Active Body Control
9. · Check windshield washer system
10. · Check and correct battery fluid level
11. · Check battery condition
12. · Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
13. · Check condition of poly V-belt

Trunk
1. · Check battery condition
2. · Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire

A good dealer will dump the codes on either service. After all, the more they find broken, the more they can advise needs attention. A "B" service is about $400 or so. If you join the MBCA, there's a discount on parts and service.

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THANKs Marcus!

-Greg