Mercedes-Benz 230 1978, Owner'S Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ M aintenance System
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Like any other technical equipment,
the vehicle requires care and
maintenance. Scope and frequency
of m aintenance w ork depend
m ainly on operating conditions
which, in turn, may vary to a
considerable degree.
A m aintenance booklet is delivered
with your car listing all the main­
tenance jobs that must be carried
out after the follow ing mileages:
• Once after 300-600 miles
(500-1,000 km)
• Once after 6,000 miles
(10,000 km)
• After 12,500 miles (20,000 km)
thereafter after every 12,500
miles (20,000 km), but at least
once a year.
We should also like to draw your
attention to the hints contained in
the m aintenance booklet covering
necessary lubrication and brake
inspection every 6,000 miles
(10,000 km) additional m aintenance
jobs every 37,500 miles (60,000 km)
and MB individual m aintenance as
required.
Renew brake fluid once a year,
preferably in spring. Use only
recommended brake fluids.
The vehicle must receive the
prescribed m aintenance and/or
lubrication w ork at the specified
intervals as listed in the m ainte­
nance booklet. V erification of
perform ance of such m aintenance/
lubrication w ork should be
recorded in the spaces provided in
the m aintenance booklet.
The m aintenance jobs are
described in detail in a manual
which you can order from your
MERCEDES-BENZ service station.
A small sticker attached to the
door post of the driver's door by
the service station personnel is to
remind you when the next main­
tenance service o r lubrication and
brake inspection is due.
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Lubrication and
x brake inspection
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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,
Maintenance service
trailer operation, hard and sporty
driving, etc. it may be necessary
to inspect e. g.
• the fron t axle brake linings
• the ignition system
• the tires
at shorter intervals.
Any MERCEDES-BENZ service sta­
tion w ill be pleased to give you
expert and individual advice.
Engine Oil Change and FilterChange
To be carried out every 6,000 miles
(10,000 km), but at least tw ice a year
(in spring and autumn).
Under severe operating conditions
the oil should be changed every
3,000 miles (5,000 km). It is not
mandatory to change the filte r at
this oil change.
For regular oil level checks,
refer to “ Checking Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, e tc.” .
Automatic Transmission —
Fluid and Filter Change
To be carried out every 37,500 miles
(60,000 km) according to the
maintenance booklet.
Under severe operating conditions,
have the autom atic transm ission
fluid changed every 12,500 miles
(20,000 km) (w ithout filte r change).
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