What Does Mercedes-Benz Oil Service Include?

When you visit Mercedes-Benz of West Chester near Chadds Ford, 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 an oil change for model years 2008 and older (when not part of Service A/B) 
• Complete Oil Filter Replacement* using genuine parts
• Recycle the old filter 

Read on to learn more about oil service for your Mercedes-Benz! 

Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil 

First, you may be wondering, “What is synthetic oil?” 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’s 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, including: 

• 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 

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 Service B** intervals include Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement and Oil Filter Replacement. So, you don’t 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’s time for Service A^ (every 10,000 miles or one year) or Service B^ (every 20,000 miles or two years). 

Stay on Track with Your Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Schedule! 

Is your vehicle due for a Mercedes-Benz Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement? 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! Schedule an appointment at Mercedes-Benz of West Chester near Media and Glenmoore. 

*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. The 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.