Mercedes-Benz 200 - 300 1976-1985 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.
240 D Diesel (616.912)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

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

Service intervals · 240 D Diesel (616.912) · Maintenance system

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 for leaks ●○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
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 ●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
300 d Diesel (617.912)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

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

Service intervals · 300 d Diesel (617.912) · Maintenance system

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 for leaks ●○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
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 ●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
300 TD Diesel (617.952)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

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

Service intervals · 300 TD Diesel (617.952) · Maintenance system

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 for leaks ●○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●
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 ●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●

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