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