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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 03:46 PM
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best maintenance for a merc

best maintainance for Merc
how to maintain a mercedes?
i am a newbie and i dont know how to mainttain a merc or even a car...

what do i have to do besides following the scheduled service?
what does the service a and B do?
only change of oil,brake fluids and stuff right?

but what about engine tune-up, changing brake pads and etc.,..?
its not covered in the service a and b right?
i have to do this myself?
if yes when should i do engine tune-up every 5000 miles?

any help will be much appreciated
thanks
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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 05:21 PM
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Re: best maintenance for a merc

Originally posted by vodc4
best maintainance for Merc
how to maintain a mercedes?
i am a newbie and i dont know how to mainttain a merc or even a car...

what do i have to do besides following the scheduled service?
what does the service a and B do?
only change of oil,brake fluids and stuff right?

but what about engine tune-up, changing brake pads and etc.,..?
its not covered in the service a and b right?
i have to do this myself?
if yes when should i do engine tune-up every 5000 miles?

any help will be much appreciated
thanks
I think all you will ever need is go to a reliable MB authorised Service station!

They wud do everything needed to the car,
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Re: best maintenance for a merc

Originally posted by vodc4
best maintainance for Merc
how to maintain a mercedes?
Read the service booklet that came with you vehicle. It has all the schedules and service intervals/items in it.
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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 11:40 PM
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Re: Re: best maintenance for a merc

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I think all you will ever need is go to a reliable MB authorised Service station!

They wud do everything needed to the car,
Have plenty of money in your pocket too.
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Have plenty of money in your pocket too.
Yep at times they do rip people off in service esp. if u dunno much for cars they'd end up changing any kinda parts!
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 12:46 AM
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best maintenance for a merc

Drive it and enjoy!

The computer tells you how many miles the "A" service - around 10,000 miles.

If you have Michelin Sport tires disregard the inflation ## on the gas filler door. Use 35-37 lbs front and 34-36 in back.
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