Mercedes-Benz Oil Replacement Service 101

Mercedes-Benz technician servicing a vehicle
 

When you visit Mercedes-Benz of Foothill Ranch near Irvine for a Mercedes-Benz maintenance schedule tune-up, you can expect our service center to do the following: 

  • Complete a Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement* for model years 2009 and newer as a component of Mercedes-Benz Service A**or Mercedes-Benz Service B**
  • Complete a Mercedes-Benz oil replacement for model years 2008 and older (when not part of Service A/B) 
  • Complete an oil filter replacement* using genuine parts
  • Recycle the old filter 

Read on to learn more about oil service provided with your Mercedes-Benz maintenance schedule before reaching out to our Foothill Ranch service center to arrange for a Mercedes-Benz oil replacement.

Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil 

First, you may be wondering what synthetic oil is. Synthetic oil consists of a base oil, powder additives, and a carrier oil that allows the additives to be distributed evenly. Like regular oil, it is made from refined crude oils. The main difference between the two is the amount of refining involved. Synthetic oil is refined, distilled, purified, and broken down at the molecular level. This gives it several advantages over conventional oils: 

  • Less friction due to similar molecule sizes 
  • Reduced deposits 
  • Cleaner engine operation due to additives 
  • Higher performance in extreme climates 
  • Fewer impurities in the final product 

How Often is Mercedes-Benz Oil Replacement Needed? 

Mercedes-Benz Service A** and Mercedes-Benz Service B** intervals include synthetic motor oil replacement and oil filter replacement, so you do not have to worry as much about keeping track of the miles and months that have passed since your last oil service. Your car’s Flexible Service System will notify you when it is time for Mercedes-Benz Service A^ (every 10,000 miles or 1 year) or Mercedes-Benz Service B^ (every 20,000 miles or 2 years).

Stay on Track with Your Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Schedule 

Is your vehicle due for a Mercedes-Benz oil replacement near Orange County? We can help you keep your car’s engine running at its best. Our certified technicians are trained to work on Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG® vehicles and with a variety of Mercedes-Benz maintenance systems, so schedule an appointment at Mercedes-Benz of Foothill Ranch today and get back on the Trabuco Canyon roads quickly.

*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.

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