What is the difference between Mercedes service A and service B
Auto manufacturers develop factory maintenance schedules to ensure your vehicle receives the care it needs throughout your ownership. Most manufacturers recommend a staggered maintenance schedule, covering basic routine services like oil changes more often and larger inspections or services like brake fluid flushes less often.
Mercedes-Benz uses an easy naming convention for its tiered services: Service A and Service B. If you are a new Mercedes-Benz owner, this article will help you understand the details of each service and how often they are performed. to do to get the most out of your car.
Note: This article covers servicing of Mercedes models from model year 2009 and later. Some diesel, AMG and V12 engine vehicles will follow slightly different service schedules.
What is a Mercedes-Benz Service A?
Service A occurs at the first 10,000 mile interval starting at nine or one year, whichever comes first. After the initial service A, the interval changes to every two years or 20,000 miles. Service A does the following:
- Synthetic oil change and filter replacement
- Check fluid levels and correct as necessary
- Check tire inflation
- Inspect the brakes
- Reset the maintenance reminder
Not all models are created equal. When your vehicle receives the A service, the technician will consider the unique characteristics of your specific model and perform any necessary services that go beyond the basics.
What is Mercedes-Benz Service B?
The first B service occurs at 20,000 miles or one year after the last service. This is followed by a two-year/20,000-mile interval, alternating with Service A. Service B includes many of the same maintenance items as Service A, with a few more.
- Synthetic oil change and filter change
- Check fluid levels and correct as necessary
- Check tire inflation
- Inspect the brakes and change the brake fluid
- Reset the maintenance reminder
- Replace cabin and engine air filters
As with Service A, this is a general list of services that all vehicles will need. Your technicians will consider the specific needs of your exact vehicle.
Is 10,000 miles too long for an oil change interval?
Although the factory recommendation is every 10,000 miles, we feel that is insufficient. To get the most out of your Mercedes-Benz and protect your engine from damage, you should consider getting an oil service every 7500, or even every 5000 miles, depending on the age of the vehicle and how you drive it. More frequent oil changes will cost you more, but will almost certainly be less than repairing a damaged engine that hasn’t received proper lubrication.
Mercedes-Benz services at Alex’s Autohaus
At Alex’s Autohaus, we offer the exact same service program as the dealership, but go the extra mile to ensure your car continues to perform at its best. When you bring your Mercedes-Benz to us, we’ll meticulously check all maintenance items, communicate any concerns or issues we find, and make sure your car is ready for another 10,000 miles of driving.
Call us or schedule an appointment at our Midvale repair shop today!
