Service A & B

[jsparks]

I recenlty bought an '02 MB E430. It has 67000 miles on it. It has a message that says it will need service in 3800 miles. What will this service entail at this stage? Will it be A or B service plan?What are the approximate costs of these types of service plans.
thanks for your help
js

[Marcus]

A or B Service is due every 10,000 to 14,000 miles.

An "A" service consists of

• An engine oil and filter change.
• Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly.
• Check the tires and pressures. This includes the spare.
• Check brake pad and disc thickness.
• Check and top off the fluid levels.
• Perform a battery test.
• Run electronic engine diagnostics and reset the FSS counter.

A "B" service consists of

• An engine oil and filter change.
• Replace the cabin filter.
• Replace the windshield wiper insert.
• Check the tires, the pressures, and rotate them (non-staggered wheels).
• Inspect and lubricate the throttle linkage.
• Check the parking brake, steering play, headlamps, exterior lamps, warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, and seat belts.
• Check brake pad and disc thickness.
• Check the front axle ball joints.
• Inspect the drive belt.
• Check and top off fluid levels.
• Run electronic engine diagnostics and reset the FSS counter.

Prices depend on the dealership, but the A is between $200 and $300. The B is about double the price of an A.

On top of the FSS schedule:
The fuel filter service is due every 4 years or 60,000 miles.
Spark plugs are due every 5 years or 100,000 miles.
The air filter is due every 4 years or 60,000 miles.

[jhodg5ck]

I have to say I wouldn't put my worst enemy's car on a maintenance schedule like that.. No wonder 'new' Mercedes don't hold up!

Jonathan