Mercedes-Benz 190 1982-1993 Maintenance Plans

This schedule outlines the main maintenance jobs and their indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, the specific engine, and the manufacturer's recommendations. For full details regarding operations, sub-tasks, and technical specifications, please consult our technical manuals.
190D 2.5 Diesel (602.911)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190D 2.5 Diesel (602.911) · (01/1985 - )

Job Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
190D 2.5 Turbo Diesel (602.961)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190D 2.5 Turbo Diesel (602.961) · (01/1985 - )

Job Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
190E 2.3 16V Gas (102.983)
( - 01/1985) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 12 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 190E 2.3 16V Gas (102.983) · ( - 01/1985)

Job Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Renew the spark plugs ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
(01/1985 - ) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E 2.3 16V Gas (102.983) · (01/1985 - )

Job Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Renew the spark plugs ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
190E 2.3 Gas (102.985)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E 2.3 Gas (102.985) · (01/1985 - )

Job Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Renew the spark plugs ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
190E 2.6 Gas (103.942)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 12 months: except models from 03/1991 onwards; every 24 months
  • Suspension: check for damage and wear every 24 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 24 months

Service intervals · 190E 2.6 Gas (103.942) · (01/1985 - )

Job Every 10,000 km/12 months Every 20,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check for oil leaks ○●
Renew the spark plugs ○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●

Repair Guides

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 0h30–0h45

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h45

Change Car Clutch

Technical 7h00–9h00

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 2h00–2h30

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h00–1h30

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–0h45

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h30

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 1h30

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 3h30–7h00

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 1h30

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 0h30

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 5h00
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