Servicing schedule for Merc W140 S-Class

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Wed 23 Apr 2003 13:14
Servicing schedule for Merc W140 S-Class - Rojer
Where can I get my hands on a detailed servicing schedule for a 1996 W140 Mercedes S280 S-Class?

I want to know what it is that Mercedes charges (up to) £770 pounds for!


rojer@lycos.co.uk
Astra, Renault 18, Renault 25 TXi, Astra Est, Passat Est, Mercedes 190E, Mercedes
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Wed 23 Apr 2003 13:53
Servicing schedule for Merc W140 S-Class - daveyjp
£770 = 7 hours of labour (yes it is £100 per hour) and £70 of bits (£20 for washer fluid etc)!!!!
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Wed 23 Apr 2003 20:34
Servicing schedule for Merc W140 S-Class - Aprilia
I have all MB schedules in front of me at the moment. Which one is it?
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Thu 24 Apr 2003 09:41
Servicing schedule for Merc W140 S-Class - Rojer
Okay, It had the 90,000 mile service done at 88,000 so it's due the 99,000 service about now at 96,500. I think it's an 'A' service which, as far as I can gather, is oil, oil filter, air filter and a precautionary look around the car.

I've found a Merc specialist who will do it for £113 + VAT but he's using a semi synthetic oil, Castrol QXR I think it was, which concerns me a little.

Anyway, I digress, what does the 108,000 service (I guess) entail?

Also, I gather that Tesco unleaded fuel isn't as good as Shell unleaded fuel. Do you agree? I've just switched over this morning so I'll see if I can notice a difference. I guess it'll show in mpg and idle from cold?

Anyway, help much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

rojer@lycos.co.uk
Astra, Renault 18, Renault 25 TXi, Astra Est, Passat Est, Mercedes 190E, Mercedes
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Thu 24 Apr 2003 09:46
Servicing schedule for Merc W140 S-Class - Rojer
Sorry, Aprillia, I've seen your anser on the QXR oil on the other discussion. Thank-you!

How do you know all these things?

;)

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rojer@lycos.co.uk
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