Mercedes-Benz 1985 380SE, Owner'S Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance System
A maintenance booklet is delivered
with your car listing all the mainte­
nance 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
24000 km/15000 miles
Additional Work every
48000 km/30000 miles
In the case of low mileage operation,
the Maintenance Service must be
carried out at least once every
2
years.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Required every 12000 km/
7500 miles, or at least once a year
when using year-round multigrade
oil; otherwise at least twice a year
(spring and fall).
For engine oil recommendations,
see page 94.
Severe Operating Conditions
In the case of severe operating
conditions or heavy use mainly in
city traffic or over short distances,
frequent mountain driving, poor
roads, dusty and muddy conditions,
trailer operation, hard and sporty
driving etc., it may be necessary to
carry out maintenance work at shor­
ter than normal intervals, as follows:
Engine: Oil change with filter change
every 6000 km/3750 miles
Automatic transmission: Fluid
change without filter change every
24000 km/15000 miles
Tires: Inspect
Air cleaner: Clean or replaced
element
Special Maintenance Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced
annually, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake
fluid approved by MERCEDES-
BENZ.
The coolant should be checked for
sufficient protection before the start
of and during the cold season. Have
the coolant (water/anticorrosion/
antifreeze mixture) replaced at least
every three years (see “ Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.”).
Maintenance Vouchers
Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will certify in the maintenance
booklet that all lubrication and main­
tenance services have been carried
out at the correct intervals.
Stickers to remind you when the
next lubrication service or mainte­
nance service is due, or when the
brake fluid must be changed, are
provided in the middle of the main­
tenance booklet.
Sticker attaching points
In the frame of the driver’s door:
Lubrication service and mainte­
nance service
In the engine compartment:
Brake fluid change.
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