Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 201 1987, Owner'S Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance System
A maintenance booklet is included with
your car listing all the maintenance
jobs that must be carried out after the
following mileages:
Routine Maintenance
Inspection at
1300-1600 km (800-1000 miles)
Lubrication Service every
12000 km (7500 miles)
Maintenance Service every
24 000 km (15 000 miles)
Additional Work every
48 000 km (30 000 miles)
For additional details refer to the
Maintenance Booklet.
In the case of low mileage operation,
the Maintenance Service must be car­
ried out at least once every 2 years.
Severe Operating Conditions
In the case of severe operating condi­
tions or heavy use mainly in city traffic
or over short distances, frequent
mountain driving, poor roads, dusty
and muddy conditions, trailer opera­
tion, hard and sporty driving etc., it may
be necessary to carry out maintenance
work at shorter than normal intervals,
as follows:
Engine: Oil change with filter change
every 6000 km (3750 miles).
Automatic transmission: Fluid change
without filter change every 24 000 km
(15000 miles).
Tires: Inspect
Air cleaner: Clean or replace element.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Required every 12 000 km (7500 miles),
or at least once a year (fall) when using
year-round multigrade oil; otherwise at
least twice a year (spring and fall).
For engine oil recommendations, see
page 95.
Special Maintenance Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced annu­
ally, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake
fluid approved by MERCEDES-BENZ.
Do not mix different types of brake
fluids.
The coolant should be checked for
sufficient protection before the start of
and during the hot and cold season.
Have the coolant (water/anticorrosion/
antifreeze mixture) replaced at least
every three years (see “ Fuels, Cool­
ants, Lubricants, etc.” ).
Maintenance Vouchers
Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will certify in the maintenance
booklet that all lubrication and mainte­
nance services have been carried out
at the correct intervals.
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