Mercedes-Benz C-Class 1993-2001 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 90,000 km/72 months Every 180,000 km/144 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●○○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●○○
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●●●
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●
200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 90,000 km/72 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●●
200, -T Petrol (111.941)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 200, -T Petrol (111.941) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 90,000 km/72 months Every 180,000 km/144 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●○○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●○○
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●●●
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 200, -T Petrol (111.941) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●
220 D Diesel (604.910)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 220 D Diesel (604.910) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 220 D Diesel (604.910) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 90,000 km/72 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●●
220 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.910)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 220 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.910) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 220 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.910) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 90,000 km/72 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●●
220 Petrol (111.961)
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 220 Petrol (111.961) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 220 Petrol (111.961) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 90,000 km/72 months Every 180,000 km/144 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●○○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●○○
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●●●
230 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.975)
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 230 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.975) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 230 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.975) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 90,000 km/72 months Every 180,000 km/144 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●○○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●○○
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●●●
230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.974)
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.974) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.974) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 90,000 km/72 months Every 180,000 km/144 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●○○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●○○
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●●●
250 Diesel Diesel (605.910)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 250 Diesel Diesel (605.910) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 250 Diesel Diesel (605.910) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 90,000 km/72 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●●
250 Turbodiesel, -T Diesel (605.960)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 250 Turbodiesel, -T Diesel (605.960) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 250 Turbodiesel, -T Diesel (605.960) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 90,000 km/72 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ○●●●
280 Petrol (104.941)
Standard service, ( - 05/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 280 Petrol (104.941) · Standard service, ( - 05/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Renew the spark plugs ●●
Check the exhaust system ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
Economy service, ( - 06/1997) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/48 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 280 Petrol (104.941) · Economy service, ( - 06/1997)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Renew the spark plugs ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●

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