I have a 1982 240d and would like to know how often I should change the oil, transmission fluid, coolent, brake fluid, power sterring fuid, and any other fluid if I left any out. Also what kind of filters are in it, and how often should they be changed?
Thanks.Mercedes 240d maintenance?
oil = @3,500 miles with quality brand 15w 40 non synthetic oil for diesel engines
transmission fluid and filter = as needed and @30,000 miles
coolant = as needed and @50,000 miles
brake fluid = as needed to work on system
power steering fuid = there is also a filter in there probably.. as needed and @100,000 miles
And any other fluid if I left any out: grease all zirk fittings @once per year.. trunk release, hood release, hood hinges WD40 as needed...
Algae treatment for the diesel fuel as needed and replacing fuel filters as needed...
Does this help any?Mercedes 240d maintenance?
Should be lots of info on the Net, or, hit your local library and go to the automotive section and ckeck out the repair manuals. There should be all the info that you require. Or alternatly, pop by your local Benz dealer, and check with a service advisor, I'm sure that they would be willing to supply all the info that you need. Good luck!Mercedes 240d maintenance?
usually the engine oil is changed every 3000 miles. The brake fluid if dot3 is sometimes specified by manufactureer to be replaced eveery year since under heavy braking, the heat generated can boil and vaporize the fluid, resulting in a spongy pedal or complete loss of brakes( ASE certified in brake system).
Trans fluid can be sometimes changed as early as 20000 miles. I try to change my coolant every 2 years, though five years i believe is the max. P/S fluid is rarely ever changed if at all. with the oil change these filters: engine oil and trans fluid.Mercedes 240d maintenance?
Every one should have a manual for their car follow the guide lines. Oh and by the way synthictic oil is being used in diesel i run it my self Amsoil 15-40 also Valvoline makes a synthitic calles extreme Blue good stuff stays clean and does the job i change mine out at about 9000. And every time i change my oil i always change the fuel filter. I also use a K and N reusable filter. It costs but you clean it yourself with the spray on stuff they give you with the filter and a spray on oil pop it in and you get better milage and more power cause it breathes better.
