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can somebody summarize which is the official service schedule for the 190 platform?
I read here and in other threads too about service A, B etc, can somebody clarify the content of each task?
specifically, what should have been done on a 3/2022 GTC with 10.000 miles on the odometer?
thanks
can somebody summarize which is the official service schedule for the 190 platform?
I read here and in other threads too about service A, B etc, can somebody clarify the content of each task?
specifically, what should have been done on a 3/2022 GTC with 10.000 miles on the odometer?
thanks
This attached pdf doc, is the simplest maintenance schedule document from MB/AMG, and it is accurate.
thanks, but does that Prepaid Maintenance Coverage plan completely match what the C190 series requires? being a pre-paid plan for akmost all MB line-up of the time, ooks a bit generic to me...
I need to figure out what the maintenance scheudle for C190 models exactly requires, since I am evaluating a second-hand 2022 GTC and want to be 100% sure that all the services prescribed by MB have been done (the owner drove the car mainly during the first 2 year, then basically it became his garage queen..)
thanks, but does that Prepaid Maintenance Coverage plan completely match what the C190 series requires? being a pre-paid plan for akmost all MB line-up of the time, ooks a bit generic to me...
I need to figure out what the maintenance scheudle for C190 models exactly requires, since I am evaluating a second-hand 2022 GTC and want to be 100% sure that all the services prescribed by MB have been done (the owner drove the car mainly during the first 2 year, then basically it became his garage queen..)
They produced few 2022 GT C Roadster at the beginning of fiscal 2022, but it follows the 2021 specifications and was built on the same assembly line. The last model year for the GT C Coupe was 2021.
They produced few 2022 GT C Roadster at the beginning of fiscal 2022, but it follows the 2021 specifications and was built on the same assembly line. The last model year for the GT C Coupe was 2021.
thanks, but does that Prepaid Maintenance Coverage plan completely match what the C190 series requires? being a pre-paid plan for akmost all MB line-up of the time, ooks a bit generic to me...
I need to figure out what the maintenance scheudle for C190 models exactly requires, since I am evaluating a second-hand 2022 GTC and want to be 100% sure that all the services prescribed by MB have been done (the owner drove the car mainly during the first 2 year, then basically it became his garage queen..)
The C190 platform follows the same A/B service schedule as all AMG and Mercedes-Benz models, with no special requirements. The standard maintenance includes:
Oil and filter change every 10K miles
Transaxle service every 30K miles
Spark plugs every 50K miles
...and some other small items as per the pdf above.
If you track the car or drive it aggressively, I personally recommend changing the oil and filter every 5K miles for better engine longevity.
Additionally, a multi-point inspection should be performed to check fluid levels, consumables, and overall mechanical condition to ensure there’s no damage or wear.
So just make sure all A/B services were done (A=10K, B=20K, A=3-K etc).
As a garage queen car, I would check that the battery is still good and was never depleted.
Look at the service records for the time he didn't drive it to make sure oil and filters were changed once a year and there was at least 200-400 miles each year.
as I said, the car was driven quite regularly in the first 2 years (2022 and 2023), then just a couple of times in 2024, and probably left in the garage till now... apparently, the car is in mint condition both outside&inside and start-up normally, but we couldn't take a drive due to expired insurance...
just to reconfirm, seen that it is 3 years old and with just 10.000 miles, should have been A-serviced (oil&filter change) only ? or maybe should have been A (2022) + B (2023) + A (2024) serviced ?
Unfortunately I could not verify what has been done iat MB dealer yet...
thanks
Originally Posted by G. P
The C190 platform follows the same A/B service schedule as all AMG and Mercedes-Benz models, with no special requirements. The standard maintenance includes:
Oil and filter change every 10K miles
Transaxle service every 30K miles
Spark plugs every 50K miles
...and some other small items as per the pdf above.
If you track the car or drive it aggressively, I personally recommend changing the oil and filter every 5K miles for better engine longevity.
Additionally, a multi-point inspection should be performed to check fluid levels, consumables, and overall mechanical condition to ensure there’s no damage or wear.
So just make sure all A/B services were done (A=10K, B=20K, A=3-K etc).
As a garage queen car, I would check that the battery is still good and was never depleted.
Look at the service records for the time he didn't drive it to make sure oil and filters were changed once a year and there was at least 200-400 miles each year.
as I said, the car was driven quite regularly in the first 2 years (2022 and 2023), then just a couple of times in 2024, and probably left in the garage till now... apparently, the car is in mint condition both outside&inside and start-up normally, but we couldn't take a drive due to expired insurance...
just to reconfirm, seen that it is 3 years old and with just 10.000 miles, should have been A-serviced (oil&filter change) only ? or maybe should have been A (2022) + B (2023) + A (2024) serviced ?
Unfortunately I could not verify what has been done iat MB dealer yet...
thanks
seems like a good find. Good luck with it.
i would expect A+B+A at this point, but if not done, just take it to service B or A when you get it. For only 10k miles a skipped service is not a major issue.
The C190 platform follows the same A/B service schedule as all AMG and Mercedes-Benz models, with no special requirements. The standard maintenance includes:
Oil and filter change every 10K miles
Transaxle service every 30K miles
Spark plugs every 50K miles
...and some other small items as per the pdf above.
If you track the car or drive it aggressively, I personally recommend changing the oil and filter every 5K miles for better engine longevity.
Additionally, a multi-point inspection should be performed to check fluid levels, consumables, and overall mechanical condition to ensure there’s no damage or wear.
So just make sure all A/B services were done (A=10K, B=20K, A=3-K etc).
As a garage queen car, I would check that the battery is still good and was never depleted.
Look at the service records for the time he didn't drive it to make sure oil and filters were changed once a year and there was at least 200-400 miles each year.
A document specific for AMG GT C190 below states Transaxle Service with the 2 Separate Oil Changes for Differential and Trans are every 40,000 Miles or 4 Years, whichever come first
(Although a more frequent 30K/3 Year proposition as noted above couldn't hurt)
Elapsed Time appears to be a very crucial element as well, contributing to the breakdown of the main Trans bearing seal
A document specific for AMG GT C190 below states Transaxle Service with the 2 Separate Oil Changes for Differential and Trans are every 40,000 Miles or 4 Years, whichever come first
(Although a more frequent 30K/3 Year proposition as noted above couldn't hurt)
Elapsed Time appears to be a very crucial element as well, contributing to the breakdown of the main Trans bearing seal
While "shopping" for Transaxle service prices, three Mercedes-Benz dealers in the New York area mentioned that the service interval was changed from 40K miles/4 years to 30K miles/3 years a few years ago.
I also heard that Ferrari, which initially recommended a "fill for life" approach for the same Getrag DCT transaxle, has also updated their service cycle to 30K miles/3 years. Could be because of the relatively high number of DCT failures occurred in the Ferrari 458.
Regardless, I agree with you — it's wise to shorten the service intervals, especially for those who track their cars.
If this goes to insurance for transaxle repair approval, you know they'll point to the 30K/3Y service interval rather than the 2017 document, to try and dodge the payout.
I just bought a 2019 gtr with 16500 kms so are you guys saying i need a transaxle service already just coz three years have gone by? Dealer did say all service is up to date and i should just wait for the next msg on dash to pop up for service but i doubt dealer would be doing transaxle and diff service at such a low mileage?
Last edited by untamedd; Mar 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM.
I just bought a 2019 gtr . . . i doubt dealer would be doing transaxle and diff service at such a low mileage?
Elapsed Time is just as important as mileage, if not more so, and now it's already way passed the Newer 3 Year Recommendation for Transaxle Service as noted above.
In your previous thread for Choosing Between AMG GT C/R/PRO, it was recommended to complete the Transaxle Service before you take ownership.
Would def get this service done ASAP to extend the life of the Getrag Transaxle bearing seal(s).
You can request from Dealer the Vehicle Master Inquiry to check exactly which Services were completed. If they were looking to offload and sell the 2019 GT R, very doubtful they completed the pricey Transaxle Service, even though they claim "services are up to date"
I just bought a 2019 gtr with 16500 kms so are you guys saying i need a transaxle service already just coz three years have gone by? Dealer did say all service is up to date and i should just wait for the next msg on dash to pop up for service but i doubt dealer would be doing transaxle and diff service at such a low mileage?
Personally, on most cars I buy I do a baseline maintenance and fluid changes - the more valuable the car, the more extensive the baseline I want under my control. I bought my 18 GTR with 19K miles from an independent used car sales company that claims to service high end cars. Oil was overfilled and they claimed to have done all B services but could not get them to document them - not even weight/brand of oil used. I did motor oil, filter, intake and cabin filters, DCT oil, diff oil, brake fluid full flush, alignment (it was WAY off, this was outsourced), corner balance, ride height. I am changing the sparkleators, coolant, and fuel filter over the summer. With this I can be assured I give the car the best opportunity for long term performance.
Elapsed Time is just as important as mileage, if not more so, and now it's already way passed the Newer 3 Year Recommendation for Transaxle Service as noted above.
In your previous thread for Choosing Between AMG GT C/R/PRO, it was recommended to complete the Transaxle Service before you take ownership.
Would def get this service done ASAP to extend the life of the Getrag Transaxle bearing seal(s).
You can request from Dealer the Vehicle Master Inquiry to check exactly which Services were completed. If they were looking to offload and sell the 2019 GT R, very doubtful they completed the pricey Transaxle Service, even though they claim "services are up to date"
you are right, you did mention that and I forgot about it with all the variables i was dealing with at the time.
When you say transaxle, youre referring to transmission service right because thats what my local dealer said when i asked them today. Seems their recommendation is still 4yrs or 60k kms but ill get these done regardless
Personally, on most cars I buy I do a baseline maintenance and fluid changes - the more valuable the car, the more extensive the baseline I want under my control. I bought my 18 GTR with 19K miles from an independent used car sales company that claims to service high end cars. Oil was overfilled and they claimed to have done all B services but could not get them to document them - not even weight/brand of oil used. I did motor oil, filter, intake and cabin filters, DCT oil, diff oil, brake fluid full flush, alignment (it was WAY off, this was outsourced), corner balance, ride height. I am changing the sparkleators, coolant, and fuel filter over the summer. With this I can be assured I give the car the best opportunity for long term performance.
Thats a good approach for sure. I know oil and filters have been serviced but ill def look in to getting the diff and transmission serviced asap
When you say transaxle, youre referring to transmission service right
Transaxle includes Both: the Trans + Differential - these 2 components take 2 very very Different oils
Good Luck; hopefully the Selling Dealership can give you a 'good will' discount for this involved service, or fully comp it, since it SHOULD have already been performed in Year 3 (or 4), and we are now on Year 6 on a 2019 Model (which is typically manufactured in 2018)
i would expect A+B+A at this point, but if not done, just take it to service B or A when you get it. For only 10k miles a skipped service is not a major issue.
thnaks, if I close the deal and buy this GTC, idea is to ask (=pretend) dealer to perform the missing maintenance and include it in the selling price
Transaxle includes Both: the Trans + Differential - these 2 components take 2 very very Different oils
Good Luck; hopefully the Selling Dealership can give you a 'good will' discount for this involved service, or fully comp it, since it SHOULD have already been performed in Year 3 (or 4), and we are now on Year 6 on a 2019 Model (which is typically manufactured in 2018)
bought the car out of province so no way for me to get that goodwill unfortunately. Looks like my local dealer is quoting around $1300 CAD for both. Lesson learnt for next time!
btw would you only get these done from a mercedes/amg dealer or indy shops are still good with this car? Thanks for your input
Last edited by untamedd; Mar 15, 2025 at 05:59 PM.
bought the car out of province so no way for me to get that goodwill unfortunately. Looks like my local dealer is quoting around $1300 CAD for both. Lesson learnt for next time!
btw would you only get these done from a mercedes/amg dealer or indy shops are still good with this car? Thanks for your input
CAN$ 1300 is a very reasonable price for this transaxle service.
In order for an indy shop to do the service they need to have access to Mercedes Xentry system in order to bring up the transaxle temperature to the correct level. There are details in my following post regarding it: https://mbworld.org/forums/coupe-roa...ml#post9116143
CAN$ 1300 is a very reasonable price for this transaxle service.
In order for an indy shop to do the service they need to have access to Mercedes Xentry system in order to bring up the transaxle temperature to the correct level. There are details in my following post regarding it: https://mbworld.org/forums/coupe-roadster/791702-transmission-
service.html#post9116143
i think ill just play it safe and take it to the dealer. Thanks
CAN$ 1300 is a very reasonable price for this transaxle service.
In order for an indy shop to do the service they need to have access to Mercedes Xentry system in order to bring up the transaxle temperature to the correct level. There are details in my following post regarding it: https://mbworld.org/forums/coupe-roa...ml#post9116143
An independent shop just needs a scanner that can read data from the car, such as multiple Autel models like an $1100 MS906 or similar to read the transmission temperature. No need for the Mercedes system. Transaxle service procedure is easily available and has been posted on this site. There are several DIY's on here showing the details of the procedure. I did my transaxle service and it is not rocket science, you just have to be patient to get the correct temps.
An independent shop just needs a scanner that can read data from the car, such as multiple Autel models like an $1100 MS906 or similar to read the transmission temperature. No need for the Mercedes system. Transaxle service procedure is easily available and has been posted on this site. There are several DIY's on here showing the details of the procedure. I did my transaxle service and it is not rocket science, you just have to be patient to get the correct temps.
There’s no disagreement here—it all comes down to what each person is willing to do and risk.
For skilled DIYers who can source the necessary materials, tackling this service can be both rewarding and cost-effective.
Independent shops are a good alternative for non-DIY owners looking to save money, but finding one with real experience handling this DCT can be challenging. Many claim they can do it, but without reviewing the WIS documents, it often ends up being their first attempt—which can be concerning.
While DCT transaxles are generally reliable and unlikely to fail for most owners, opting for DIY or an independent shop carries a $15K-$25K risk for those with an extended warranty, as insurance companies may deny coverage.
Having the service done at a certified dealer provides peace of mind for most owners. And at CAN$1,300, it's a great deal compared to a typical USA $1,800.
At the end of the day, whether you choose DIY, an independent shop, or a dealer, it’s all about personal preference.
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