jerseykat1

Have a 2011 bluetec. need to do a 40k service on it.. Is there anything out of the normal with this car that i need to know about? any surprises with changing the oil, fuel filter, exhaust bluetec oil, brakes and rotors (not part of service but i need them)..

thenew3

You'll also need to flush the transmission fluid at 40k miles.

ImInPA

+1 The transmission service is a must!

lbgottlieb

Just curious about MB trannys...is it best for a full flush or just a drain and re-fill? I know that sometimes the latter is best when the tranny hasn't been serviced in a long time, but what's best when starting out on the right foot with good maintenance?

thenew3

When you say full flush I assume you mean draing the torque converter as well. Yes its best to drain the transmission including the TC then refill with new fluid.
40k should be the first transmission service so Its not like it hasn't been serviced in a long time.

BenzV12

You should not forget Ad Blue add-on as well .I don't know if your car has thrown up "Remain Start Up" message yet but X204 Bluetec Owners seem to suffer from that message

ImInPA

I always top-off my AdBlue flid. It is not harder than adding windshield washer fluid, and, by keeping the tank full, less crystallization forms inside the tank. I find that city driving consumes the most DEF. Highway driving is very easy on DEF usage. Still, I would top off the tank.

lbgottlieb

Just curious - not looking to hijack the thread - but how does one know when the tank is full? When adding fluid, does it automatically stop like when filling up with fuel? I've seen it done via YouTube, but only when the driver was adding one 2.5 gallon jug to get them by. I've read that AdBlue isn't something you want spilling all over the place (i.e.: paint).

ImInPA

You can actually hear it filling up. I generally stop when I see the fluid is at the bottom of the filler neck. Very simple. As far as spilling? it is just a 30% solution of ammonia. A strong Windex if you will. It is unlikely to damage paint; however, I always wrap the filler area with an old towel just in case some spills out. It does get crusty when it dries, but a warm wet towel wipes it off neatly.

Sage555

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