The short version
- Schedule: Service A and Service B alternate. The dash reminder tells you which is due.
- Service A: Approved oil and filter, fluid checks, tire check, brake inspection, counter reset.
- Service B: Everything in A, plus the cabin filter and, on a time basis, a brake-fluid exchange.
- Independent shop: Your warranty stays intact when the work meets Mercedes-Benz specifications.
How the schedule works
On most recent US Mercedes-Benz models, maintenance alternates: Service A first, then Service B, then A again. The car's maintenance indicator counts down by time or distance and tells you which one is next. The exact interval depends on the model and year, so the dash reminder is the authority for your car.
What Service A covers
Service A centers on an oil and filter change with oil meeting Mercedes-Benz approval, fluid level checks and corrections, a tire check, an inspection of brake components, and resetting the maintenance counter.
What Service B adds
Service B includes the Service A items and adds more, typically replacing the cabin dust or combination filter and, on a time basis, exchanging the brake fluid. Additional items can be added depending on mileage, such as spark plugs, air filter or transmission service.
Doing it at an independent shop
You can have Service A and B done at an independent shop without voiding your warranty, provided the work meets Mercedes-Benz specifications. We use approved oil, follow the service sheet for your model, reset the reminder, and give you the records.
| Item | Service A | Service B |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and filter change (approved oil) | ||
| Fluid level checks and corrections | ||
| Tire check | ||
| Brake component inspection | ||
| Maintenance counter reset | ||
| Cabin dust or combination filter | ||
| Brake-fluid exchange (time-based) |
Typical contents on recent US models. Mileage-based items such as spark plugs, air filter or transmission service can be added to either.
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