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What does a service B consist of and how much?

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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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What does a service B consist of and how much?

What does a service B consist of and how much?

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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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would also like to know. says in the manual what it is. but how much would be nice to know
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Service B is the following-
- Inspect windshield wiper inserts and service windshield washer system (Replacement of wiper inserts additional*).
- Inspect and rotate tires, record tread depth, and correct tire pressure. (Wheel balance additional*).
-excludes AMG, Sports Models, SLK, and vehicles
with staggered wheels
- Engine oil change and oil filter replacement
-Includes Mobil 1 synthetic oil
- Lubrication service
- Includes hood hinges, lock cylinders, striker
plates, sun roof tracks and top off all fluids
- Cooling system inspection
- Includes antifreeze protection level, hoses and
clamps
- Brake inspection
- Includes check of pad thickness and condition of
discs, fluids and lines
- Inspect heating and ventilation dust filter, replace if needed. (Replacement additional*. Dust filter prices vary by model)
- Function check
- Includes warning lamps, headlights, exterior
lights, seat belts, windshield wiper and washer
- Inspect and lubricate throttle linkage
- Check and clean air filter
- Reset flexible service system counter
- Inspect front axle ball joints; check steering play and power steering clutch; and rear differential levels
- Inspect Poly V-Belt for condition
- Inspect starting and charging system and service battery
- Inspect climate control refrigerant

Prices change between dealer and shop. About $370.00 at my shop.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by C280 Sport
Service B is the following-
- Inspect windshield wiper inserts and service windshield washer system (Replacement of wiper inserts additional*).
- Inspect and rotate tires, record tread depth, and correct tire pressure. (Wheel balance additional*).
-excludes AMG, Sports Models, SLK, and vehicles
with staggered wheels
- Engine oil change and oil filter replacement
-Includes Mobil 1 synthetic oil
- Lubrication service
- Includes hood hinges, lock cylinders, striker
plates, sun roof tracks and top off all fluids
- Cooling system inspection
- Includes antifreeze protection level, hoses and
clamps
- Brake inspection
- Includes check of pad thickness and condition of
discs, fluids and lines
- Inspect heating and ventilation dust filter, replace if needed. (Replacement additional*. Dust filter prices vary by model)
- Function check
- Includes warning lamps, headlights, exterior
lights, seat belts, windshield wiper and washer
- Inspect and lubricate throttle linkage
- Check and clean air filter
- Reset flexible service system counter
- Inspect front axle ball joints; check steering play and power steering clutch; and rear differential levels
- Inspect Poly V-Belt for condition
- Inspect starting and charging system and service battery
- Inspect climate control refrigerant

Prices change between dealer and shop. About $370.00 at my shop.


bascially, it's just a glorified oil change.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by OPALW208
bascially, it's just a glorified oil change.
exactly, its a waste of money. you can do all those inspections yourself in less than 10 minutes. no clue why anyone would pay that much for some1 to look at your car
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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Great question. I am up for a Service A. Is this a more major job or something I can do myself?
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