[?] What is this A service and b service I hear guys talking about. I can't seem to find it in my manual, or I just don't recognise it?
Barry
I have a 1998 SLK 230 and the "Owner Manual" does not talk about the A service and the B service, but the "Service Booklet" does, basically the the booklet list what should be done for the A service and the B service, like replace brake fluid, change spark plugs and etc. the B service is done when the car has gotten to a major mileage point like 60,000 miles, then other things are changed or checked, then you go back to the A service until you get to another major mileage point like 120,000 miles, then it is the B service and etc. If you do not have a Service Booklet, check with your MB dealer for a replacement.
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Classic black 1992 190E 2.6, with over 250,000 km, Silver 1998 SLK230 (sold)
The A and B services are the alternating minimum service and maintenance requirements on t...
The A and B services are the alternating minimum service and maintenance requirements on the FFS countdown. Besides an oil and filter change, its inspecting and topping off fluids.
You don't have to wait for the computer to tell you to go in for service, because MB policy is now one year or 10k miles between the free work.
-Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
-Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models
-Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly
-Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
-Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
-Check and correct all fluid levels
-Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
Flexible Service System - B-Service
What we do:
-Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
-Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models, and in S-Class and SL-Class models without the active charcoal filter
-Replace windshield wiper inserts
-Inspect and rotate tires
-Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage
-Ensure the parking brake, steering play, headlamps and exterior lamps, warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, seat belts, and backrest lock (S-Class only) are functioning correctly
-Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
-Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
-Inspect front axle ball joints and Poly-V-belt
-Check and correct all fluid levels
-Reset your vehicle's FSS counter