Major annual servicing

Maintenance Date
09/22/2014
Maintenance Summary

This represented a major service encompassing the following: 

  • Engine oil service (M116/117)
    • Oil & filter change
    • Rotella 15W-40 oil
    • Service reminder set (3,500 miles)
  • Manual transmission service
    • Transmission flushed and refilled with Mercedes-approved ATF
    • Shift linkage inspected/adjusted
  • Differential oil service
    • Flushed and refilled with 90-weight gear oil (Motul PA90)
  • Power steering service
    • System flushed and refilled
    • Power steering filter replaced
  • Brake system service
    • Complete 4-wheel brake bleed
    • Brake fluid flush (DOT 4 Plus)
  • Cooling system service
    • Complete coolant flush
    • Mercedes-Benz anticorrosion antifreeze added

Cooling System Repairs

  • Replaced multiple coolant hoses and gaskets in engine bay
  • Installed:
    • Upper radiator hose
    • Additional radiator hoses
    • Cooling hoses (various)
    • Radiator hose insulation
    • Water pump–to–intake manifold hose (V8)
    • Water pump gasket
  • New clamps installed as needed

Fuel System

  • Replaced fuel filter
  • Installed fuel hose(s)
  • Installed early ME-SFI fuel filter

Braking System Repairs

  • Replaced:
    • Front brake hoses
    • Rear brake hoses
  • Inspected brake components:
    • Front pads approx. 70% remaining
    • Rear pads approx. 50% remaining
    • Front and rear brake parts noted as older but serviceable

Additional Mechanical & Inspection Work

  • Installed customer-supplied used rear hydro-compensator
  • Replaced drive belts
  • Replaced air filter
  • General vehicle inspection
  • Clean-up and inspection of engine bay
  • Antenna mast inspected (not fully extending)
  • Lubricated front seat adjusters
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