4 yr/40k service
We have a '14 ML350 CPO that's coming up for its 4/40. As a first time MB owner, I consulted the Maint Manual. I was surprised to see how much inspection is "REQUIRED".
It got me a bit worried about subsequent warranty work if this work isn't done by a dealer. I like going to the local dealer and I suppose they have to fund the loaners, free ice cream cones and car wash somehow. I was hoping to get away with a basic "A" service plus a brake fluid flush. Am I overthinking this? (Pardon the cut and paste mishmash. The dots as you know denote which class gets what so not really germane to this discussion). Required Service Work C-Class CLA-Class CL-Class CLS-Class E-Class GL-Class GLK-Class M-Class SL-Class SLK-Class Engine – oil and filter change • • • • • • • • • • Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation • • • • • • • • • • Check condition of poly-V-belt • • • • • • • • • • Replace fuel filter (engine 642, 651) • • • • Clean visible area of water deflector • • • • • • • Check water drain in air/water duct for obstructions; clean if soiled • Fill up DEF (engine 642, 651) • • • • Reset maintenance service indicator in instrument cluster • • • • • • • • • • Check starter using STAR DIAGNOSIS tester (E 400 HYBRID only) • Replace brake fluid • • • • • • • • • • Replace combination filter and/or dust filter (where applicable) • • • • • • • • • • Check thickness of brake pads, front and rear • • • • • • • • • • Correct tire inflation pressure • • • • • • • • • • Correct inflation pressure in spare tire (where applicable) • • • • • • • • • • Leakage – Major components: Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components. In the event of leakage, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order • • • • • • • • • • Check DEF lines and components for leaks and damage (engine 642, 651) • • • • Visually inspect condition of front axle ball joints, rubber boots • • • • • • • • • • Visually inspect condition of rear axle ball joints, rubber boots • • Visually inspect condition of driveshaft flexible disks • • • • • • • • • Visually inspect condition of steering mechanical components, rubber boots • • • • • • • • • • Automatic transmission – oil and filter change (engine 156, 157, 275) • • • • • Replace rear axle differential fluid (limited slip differential only) • • • • • Replace air filter (except engine 275) • • • • • • • • • • Check the following fluid levels; correct if necessary If there is a loss of fluid, determine cause and perform repair with separate work order Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection (engine 275, main circuit) • Check coolant level • • • • • • • • • • Brake system • • • • • • • • • • Power steering (where applicable) • • • • • Windshield washer system • • • • • • • • • • Active Body Control (ABC) (if applicable) • • Function check Check parking brake (function test only) • • • • • • • • • • Trailer hitch: Check condition and functionality • • |
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