Your Mercedes Benz rotates between two routine maintenance services: Service A and Service B. Service A is recommended after the first 10,000 miles (or one year), and Service B starts at 20,000. Today, let’s discuss what is included in Mercedes Benz Service A and the importance of sticking with your maintenance schedule.
What Does Service A Include on a Mercedes?
When your vehicle reaches 10,000 miles OR you have owned your vehicle for one year, it is time for Mercedes Benz Service A. This general upkeep includes:
- Oil change
- New oil filter
- Tire inflation and rotation
- Fluid checks and top-ups
- Brake inspection
The list of tasks for Service A is shorter than Service B, which also includes a brake fluid exchange and dust filter replacement. After each service, your technician will reset the service indicator.
Do I Need Mercedes Benz Service A for My Electric Car?
While electric cars require less maintenance than gas-powered ones, they still need routine upkeep in order to run efficiently and for longer. This means that Mercedes Benz Service A still applies to your EQ, although it will not include the oil change or filter. In many cases, it may involve only a simple tire rotation.
The recommended service intervals remain the same for electric vehicles: A at 10,000 miles or 1 year, and B at 20,000 miles or 2 years. Service B on an EQ will be slightly different, as it will include inspection of the high voltage battery, charging cable, socket, and coolant levels in the battery circuit. Your technician will also change the brake fluid and replace the air filter.
What Happens if I Skip Service A?
We cannot recommend that you skip your routinely scheduled Mercedes Benz Service A or B. Regular servicing ensures that your car does not experience premature wear and tear or pose a safety risk. Old oil running through an engine can damage it; poorly aligned tires negatively impact MPG and wear down more quickly. And we needn’t go into the importance of routinely inspected brakes.
That being said, we understand our customers are busy and can’t always make it in perfectly on time. Even if you are six months overdue for your service A, bring your car into the dealership. We may suggest additional services to get your car into shape, but we won’t judge you for procrastinating a little on the maintenance.
Our highly trained service technicians use only genuine OEM parts and the highest quality oil, coolant, and other car fluids. Trust us to get your car in perfect working order so you can enjoy your Mercedes for years to come. Call our office or use our convenient online scheduler to set up your next Mercedes Benz Service A or B.
Mercedes Benz Service A DIY
Gas-powered Mercedes owners with the know-how can certainly perform Service A or B at home! Mercedes Benz of Littleton now offers convenient kits to help you DIY your Service A and B.
Our Service A kit includes an oil filter replacement, key battery, window washer fluid, and a fuel additive. You will need to purchase your own oil-we recommend the Mercedes Benz brand, of course. Service B includes all the materials in the Service A kit, along with an air filter, dust filter, fine particle filter, and front and rear windshield wipers.
We recommend these kits only for individuals who can safely and knowledgeably perform this maintenance on their vehicles. Otherwise, please bring your vehicle to us to be sure it is done properly.
Connect with us
