Mercedes-Benz 300 SD-TURBO DIESEL 1983, Owner'S Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance System
Spare Parts Service
Engine Oil Change and Filter
Change
To be carried out every 8000 km/
5000 miles, but at least once a year if
year-round multigrade oil is used.
Otherwise at least twice a year (in
spring and fall).
Under severe operating conditions or
if diesel fuels with high sulphur
content (in excess of 0.5 °/o by
weight) are used, the oil and filter
should be changed every 4000 km/
2500 miles.
For regular oil level checks, refer to
“ Checking Fuels, Coolants, Lubri­
cants, etc.” .
Automatic-Transmission —
Fluid and Filter Change
To be carried out every 48 000 km/
30 000 miles according to the mainte­
nance booklet.
Under severe operating conditions,
have the automatic transmission
fluid changed every 24 000 km/
15 000 miles without filter change.
All MERCEDES-BENZ service sta­
tions maintain a stock of original
spare parts required for maintenance
and repair work. In addition, strategi­
cally located parts distribution cen­
ters provide quick and reliable parts
service.
More than 200 000 different spare
parts, even for rather old vehicle
models, are available.
MERCEDES-BENZ original spare
parts are subjected to most severe
quality inspections. Each part has
been specifically developed, manu­
factured or selected for and adapted
to MERCEDES-BENZ vehicles. There­
fore, MERCEDES-BENZ original
spare parts should be installed.