Originally Posted by
latemodel21
mercedes has an A and B service
(B being the more extensive, less frequent service) ... B service normally includes A service (oil and filter, etc) plus .. change brake fluid, change power steering fluid, change cabin air filter, etc . If you have not yet done the B service, you should consider doing that now. I would suggest that you add transmission service to the B service .... change transmission fluid, filter, and pilot bushing (pilot bushing is what they call the seal on the transmission electrical connector, it is inexpensive and should be changed at the point for certain).
Hope that helps,
Chris
Just did a search on mercedes B service and it doesn't list some of the things you list. Just wondering because I am at 34K but 14 years old, so wondering what I should have done. Performance also seems a little sketchy coming out of winter here. So I was thinking air filter/spark plugs.
The need for Service B, like that for Service A, varies with the vehicle’s specifics. Most Mercedes models manufactured after 2009 will need it after the first year or 20,000 miles, and then every 2 years or 20,000 miles after that. Service B involves:
- Replacing the oil filter, synthetic motor oil, and combination or cabin dust filter
- Exchanging brake fluids and inspecting brakes for component problems
- Inspecting and correcting tire pressure
- Checking fluid levels and modifying them according to the manufacturer’s instructions
- Resetting the counter for the following Service B visit
Also did a search on Crossfire maintenance schedule and it shows very little service needing to be done. Nothing about changing brake fluids for example.
http://www.classically-modern.com/CI...ce_Summary.pdf
Also, my experience. I bought two old low mile Concordes for my kids and did the transmission fluid service at Chrysler dealer. within 1 to 2 months both experienced transmission failures. Spent the rest of my years tyring to fix those and finally got rid of the cards. So I am very reluctant to to do any transmission fluid service on cars. My understanding is draining trans fluid can cause junk to circulate and that got into some other parts which I replaced a couple of times for several $hundreds.