What Does Mercedes-Benz Oil Service Include?

Whether you drive a new or pre-owned Mercedes-Benz, keeping up with your Mercedes-Benz maintenance schedule is critical to ensure that it continues to perform at a high caliber. That’s why when you visit Mercedes-Benz of Rochester near Troy, you can expect our service center to perform the following tasks to help extend your vehicle’s longevity:

• 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 

If your car is due for a Mercedes-Benz oil change, read on to learn more about what it entails!

What’s the Difference Between Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil?

Rochester drivers often ask, “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. Similar to regular oil, it’s made from refined crude oils. The main difference between synthetic oil vs. regular oil is the amount of refining involved. Synthetic oil is refined, distilled, purified, and broken down at the molecular level, giving 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 

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. As a result, you don’t have to stress out 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 1 year) or Service B^ (every 20,000 miles or 2 years). 

Keep Up With Your Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Schedule! 

If your vehicle is due for a Mercedes-Benz Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement, the certified technicians here at Mercedes-Benz of Rochester are ready to help keep your car’s engine running at its best. They’re trained to work with a variety of Mercedes-Benz maintenance systems and vehicles, so drivers can always rest assured that their model is in great hands. Schedule an appointment today at our service center and we’re located just a short drive from Rochester and Sterling Heights! 

*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.