What Does Mercedes-Benz Oil Service Include?

Upon your visit to Mercedes-Benz of Wilmington, near New Castle, our service center undertakes the following tasks during your Mercedes-Benz oil change:

• Perform a synthetic motor oil replacement for vehicles from model years 2009 and newer, as an integral aspect of Mercedes-Benz Service A or Mercedes-Benz Service B, whichever is the appropriate part of the Mercedes-Benz maintenance schedule at the time.
• Execute an oil change for vehicles from model years 2008 and older (if not included in Service A/B).
• Conduct an Oil Filter Replacement using authentic components.
• Ensure proper recycling of the old filter.

Discover further insights into your Mercedes-Benz maintenance schedule as you continue reading, and explore our service specials before you visit for your Mercedes-Benz oil change. Newark drivers can also feel confident knowing that there is no sales tax in Delaware for service/labor, parts, and even extended warranties.

Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil 

Initially, you might be pondering, “What exactly is synthetic oil?” Synthetic oil is essentially composed of a base oil, powdered additives, and a carrier oil facilitating uniform dispersion of these additives. Like conventional oil, it originates from refined crude oils. The primary distinction lies in the level of refining undertaken. Synthetic oil undergoes a more intricate process involving refining, distillation, purification, and molecular breakdown. Consequently, it boasts several benefits over regular oils, encompassing:

• Lesser friction arising from similar molecule sizes
• Diminished deposits
• Enhanced engine cleanliness through additives
• Superior performance under extreme weather conditions
• Reduced impurities in the end product

Synthetic Engine Oils for Mercedes-Benz Vehicles 

Sheet 229.1:

• Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic Formula 15w-50
• Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic Formula 0w-40
• Valvoline Synpower Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5w-40
• Castrol Syntec 5w-50
• Castrol Syntec 10W-40
• Quaker State Full Synthetic European Formula 5w-40
• Pennzoil Synthetic European 5w-40
• 76 Pure Synthetic Motor Oil 5w-40

Sheet 229.3:

• Castrol TXT Softec Plus 5w-30
• Shell Helix Ultra 5w-30
• Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40

How Often is Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement Needed? 

Mercedes-Benz Service A and Mercedes-Benz Service B intervals encompass Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement and Oil Filter Replacement. This means you can alleviate the concern of meticulously tracking the time and miles elapsed since your previous oil service. Your vehicle’s Flexible Service System will conveniently alert you to the arrival of Mercedes-Benz Service A (occurring every 10,000 miles or 1 year) or Mercedes-Benz Service B (scheduled every 20,000 miles or 2 years). 

Explore Your Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Schedule Further with Mercedes-Benz of Wilmington! 

Is your car in need of a Mercedes-Benz oil change? Our team is here to ensure your vehicle’s engine remains in top-notch condition. Our certified technicians possess expertise in servicing both Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG® vehicles, and they are well-versed in various Mercedes-Benz maintenance systems. Arrange a service appointment at Mercedes-Benz of Wilmington, conveniently situated near West Chester, PA and Newark. 

Oil and filter change is the base advertised service component. Additional services as determined by your vehicle’s ASSYST Plus system, which calculates service needs based on your driving habits, time, mileage and environmental conditions, may increase service cost.

2009 and newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles only. Price advertised for Service A/Service B includes all factory-required components. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for the complete list of factory-required services and details on the specific intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.

^Services and pricing for Service A/Service B may vary due to your driving habits, mileage, and local environmental conditions. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for additional details and general guidelines for your vehicle’s year and model.