Mercedes-Benz 1998 and newer vehicles Services

Flexible Service System - Service A
What we do:

What we do:

  • Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
  • Inspect the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models (additional charge if required)
  • 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

*Model year 1998 and newer vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)


Flexible Service System - Service B
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

Mobil 1 Oil Service

For those who prefer the added protection of a shorter oil change interval

A quick, straightforward oil and filter change

Performed while you wait in under 30 minutes

Recommended every 6,500 miles


Transmission Service 722.6 and 722.9

Drain all old fluid from transmission and torque converter

Replace transmission oil filter and oil pan gasket

Refill with Mercedes-Benz approved ATF Recommended every 39,000 miles

Brake Fluid Flush

Completely evacuate old brake fluid from reservoir

Refill system with fresh fluid and pressure-bleed lines and calipers

Recommended every other year


Cooling System Service

Drain radiator, engine, and heater core of old coolant

Refill system with fresh Mercedes-Benz Antifreeze / Anticorrosion agent, diluted with water to proper strength

In cases where the vehicle is presented to us with coolant of the incorrect type, we will completely flush the cooling system with Mercedes-Benz flushing agent followed by water until completely clean. Only then will we refill the system with fresh Mercedes-Benz Antifreeze / Anticorrosion agent, diluted with water to proper strength. If this procedure is required, there will be an additional parts and labor charge.

Recommended every three years


Rotate & Balance Tires

Perform computerized spin balance of all four wheels

Rotate tires upon re-installation

Road test vehicle


Transmission Service

Drain all old fluid from transmission and torque converter

Replace transmission oil filter and oil pan gasket

Refill with Mercedes-Benz proprietary transmission fluid

Recommended every 30,000 miles

Beginning with model year 2000, most models no longer have a threaded plug to facilitate draining the torque converter. In these cases, the torque converter must be flushed at the first service with an additional 4 quarts of transmission fluid, using a special Mercedes-Benz tool and factory-documented procedure at an added cost


Differential Service

Drain old lubricant and inspect its condition before disposal

Refill with Lubri-Moly synthetic gear oil

Recommended every 60,000 miles


4WD Transfer Case Service for ML models

Drain old lubricant and inspect its condition before disposal

Refill with Mercedes-Benz approved ATF

Recommended every 30,000 miles


Computer Diagnostic Scan

Scan all vehicle systems for fault and event codes

Provide printed documentation of results


Air Conditioning Service

Recover all refrigerant in system; record weight of refrigerant removed

Place system under vacuum to check its integrity and prepare for recharge

Refill system with factory-specified quantity of refrigerant

Test for proper operation


Flexible service sheet

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