In this article, I will provide a detailed overview of the Mercedes Service B9. I will explain what the service entails, including its cost, and provide a useful checklist. Without wasting any more time, let’s get into it.
What is “Service b9” on a Mercedes?
Service b9 is the latest Mercedes service schedule. It’s designed to keep your vehicle in its best condition by taking care of any potential issues before they become problems.
Service b9 combines all of the most important aspects of your car’s maintenance into one package.
Since it is a B service, that means it is a major service, and here is what is included in the Mercedes b9 service.
What does the Mercedes b9 service include?
Oil and Filter Change:
This service involves draining the old oil from the engine and replacing it with new oil.
Oil lubricates your engine so that all of its moving parts can operate smoothly; without it, your engine would quickly overheat and burn out.
Your Mercedes-Benz’s factory-recommended oil type will be used during this procedure.
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Brake Fluid Change:
Brake fluid keeps your brake system working properly by providing a clean path through which hydraulic pressure can be transferred from the brake pedal to each wheel cylinder in order to stop the car safely when you step on the brake pedal.
During this procedure, Mercedes technicians will drain any old brake fluid from your vehicle’s master cylinder reservoir so that fresh fluid can be added before they replace its cover gasket back into place.
Additionally, if you need new brake pads or rotors on.
Spark plug replacement:
Spark plugs ignite fuel in the combustion chamber, which powers your car.
Spark plugs wear out over time and need to be changed every 60,000 miles or so.
This will improve performance and save you money on fuel by reducing emissions as well as preventing engine damage by using worn-out spark plugs.
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Air Filter replacement:
A clean air filter keeps your engine running smoothly and efficiently by ensuring that the air entering the combustion chamber is not contaminated with dirt or moisture.
This will help prevent premature wear on your engine by keeping it running cooler, cleaner, and more efficiently than if you had an old dirty air filter installed.
Wiper blade inspection/replacement:
Wiper blades are responsible for clearing rain, snow, and debris from your windshield so that you can see clearly while driving at night or in bad weather conditions like rain or snow or foggy conditions or dusty conditions, etc.,
If the wiper blades are not functioning properly then they could scratch your windshield or leave streaks behind,
which would make it difficult to see while driving especially at night time when visibility becomes poor due to less light available on road because of no street lights.
ATF Replacement:
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is the most important component of your car’s transmission system.
It is responsible for lubricating the entire transmission and also helps to regulate its temperature.
Mercedes b9 Service Checklist
| Service Item | Check/Replace | Done |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and Filter | Replace | |
| Brake Fluid | Change | |
| Spark Plugs | Replace | |
| Air Filter | Replace | |
| Wiper Blades | Inspect/Replace | |
| ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) | Replace |
Mercedes B9 Service Interval
The B9 Service Interval is determined by the age of your Mercedes-Benz, so it can vary greatly from one model to another. In general, it is recommended to perform this service action once every 60 000 miles or 6 years.
How Much Does Mercedes B9 Service Cost?
Mercedes B9 service costs can vary depending on the brand, model, and year of your Mercedes B9.
However, it is safe to assume that you will be paying around $700-1500 for this service.
The cost of a Mercedes-Benz B9 service will depend on where you take your vehicle for the work, and whether you choose to have the dealer or a third party do it.
It’s also important to consider what services are included in your maintenance plan if any.
How Do You know When Your Mercedes Needs b9 Service?
The first thing you can do is to check the car’s maintenance minder on a regular basis. The maintenance minder will tell you what service your car needs, including b9 service.
It will also let you know when it’s time to change the oil and other fluids in your Mercedes.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that all vehicles have routine maintenance performed every 6 years or 60K miles (96 000 km), whichever comes first.
However, some components should be serviced more often than that in order to prevent premature wear and tear from occurring
Additional Sources:
https://www.mercedesbenzraleigh.com/service-intervals.html
my Mercedes Benz GLE 350 (2017) has approx 30K miles.
I am receiving a message from my car indicating that a B9 service is now required.
Mercedes Benz (Escondido, CA) has quoted me a price of $2439.
Is this the going rate for a full B9 service, and if not, what should I expect and where can I go to get the going rate?
I have a 2013 E350 with 41,000 miles. My indicator says I’m due for a B9 service. I know these reminders come up based on time not mileage,Can I just do the oil change only? I put on less than 1000 miles per year as it goes into storage for the winter.
Yes, since your Mercedes E350 has such low mileage, you can likely just do an oil and filter change for your B9 service interval instead of the full service. The reminders are based on time, not mileage, so with only 1,000 miles per year an oil change should be sufficient to maintain your vehicle properly. Just monitor your other fluids and inspect brakes, tires, etc. yourself or have them looked at if you notice any issues. But skipping the full B9 service and just doing oil seems reasonable given your very low annual mileage.
I have a 2018 Mercedes GLS 450 4M Off warranty, so I have my mechanic change the oil, etc.
How do I eliminate the notice indicating past due 300 km change??
Len Traub
ltraub@wilbert.ca