Types and intervals of service (Mercedes-Benz C-Class W201)

Contents: Every 400 km or weekly ↡ Every 10,000 km ↡ Every 20,000 km ↡ Every 60,000 km ↡ Every 12 months regardless of mileage ↡ Every 3 years, regardless of mileage ↡

The types and intervals of maintenance recommended in this book are based on the assumption that the owner will perform the work himself, without taking the car to a service station. These are the average intervals recommended by the manufacturer for cars in constant use under normal conditions. Obviously, some deviations in the maintenance intervals are permissible, depending on the circumstances. If you want to keep your car in the best condition, you will probably want to perform some types of maintenance more often than recommended in this book. We encourage this desire, because it will allow you not only to preserve your car, but also to make the most of its inherent qualities.

If the vehicle is operated in dusty areas, is used as a towing vehicle, is frequently driven at low speeds or is used for short trips, it is recommended to reduce the service intervals.

If the vehicle is new, to maintain the manufacturer's warranty, servicing should be performed at an authorized dealer service station.

Every 400 km or weekly

Please refer to the section "Weekly checks".

Every 10,000 km

Note: Frequent oil and filter changes have a positive effect on engine performance. We recommend changing the oil at the recommended intervals or at least twice a year if the mileage is less than 10,000 km.

Change engine oil and oil filter (paragraph 3).

Every 20,000 km

Lubricate the throttle linkage (paragraph 4)
Check the automatic transmission fluid level (paragraph 5)
Check under the hood and underneath the vehicle for leaks (paragraph 6)
Check accessory drive belts (paragraph 7)
Check the refrigerant level in the air conditioning system (paragraph 8)
Check the idle speed and adjust if necessary (paragraph 9)
Check steering and suspension components (paragraph 10)
Check the drive shafts and shaft covers (paragraph 11)
Check the condition of the front brake pads (paragraph 12)
Check the condition of the rear brake pads (paragraph 13)
Check the operation of the parking brake (paragraph 14)
Check the exhaust system components and fastenings (paragraph 15)
Check the manual transmission oil level and replace it (paragraph 16)
Check the final drive oil level and replace (paragraph 17)
Check the condition and reliability of the fastening of the rubber couplings of the cardan shaft (paragraph 18)
Check your seat belts (paragraph 19)
Lubricate all hinges, locks and power antenna (paragraph 20)
Check the headlight adjustment (paragraph 21)
Check the windshield/headlight washer (paragraph 22)
Perform a motion check (paragraph 23)
Adjust the front wheel hub bearings (paragraph 24)
Check the clutch operation (paragraph 25)