Mercedes-Benz W211 Basic Maintenance Guide - Everything You Need to Know

►In this Maintenance Guide portion of the Mercedes-Benz W211 Ownership Series, Kyle Bascombe, our Mercedes-Benz Catalog Manager, covers all of the most important maintenance topics on the W211 chassis. Topics touched on in this video are:

Oil:
• What type of oil do I run in my Mercedes W211?
• How often/what interval should I change my oil at in my Mercedes W211?
• What oil filter should I use on my Mercedes W211?
• How much oil does my Mercedes W211 require?
• How much does it cost to do an oil change on my Mercedes W211?

Engine:
• How often should I change the drive belts on my Mercedes W211?
• How do I know if my drive belts and pulleys need replacement on my Mercedes W211?
• What happens if I don't replace the drive belts and pulleys on my Mercedes W211?
• How much does it cost to replace the drive belts on my Mercedes W211?
• How often should I change the spark plugs on my Mercedes W211?
• How much does it cost to replace the spark plugs on the Mercedes W211?

Transmission:
• How often should I change the transmission fluid on my Mercedes W211?
• What type of transmission fluid should I use in my Mercedes W211?
• What type of transmission fluid filter should I use in my Mercedes W211?
• How much does it cost to service the transmission on the Mercedes W211?

Fluids:
• How often should I replace my power steering and brake fluid on my Mercedes W211?
• Should I replace my fluid reservoirs on my Mercedes W211?
• How much fluid does each system in my Mercedes W211 take?
• How much does it cost to service the differential on my Mercedes W211?

Brakes:
• Can I service the brakes on my Mercedes W211 on my own?
• Should I go to an independent shop or dealer to service the brakes on my Mercedes W211?
• How much does it cost to replace the brake fluid on my Mercedes W211?

Filters:
• How often should I replace my engine air filters on my Mercedes W211?
• How often should I replace the cabin air filter on my Mercedes W211?
• Where do I locate the air filters on my Mercedes W211?

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[isaace]

Love how I recently purchased a w211 04 e500 and this channel is helping with diy car maintenance on that model. Keep up the good work 👌

[markcoomber]

Another great video! I just replaced the belt tensioner, belt and idlers on my M273 E550 with parts from FCP. These cars are very affordable if you're willing to roll up your sleeves and keep up on the maintenance as Kyle recommends in this video. Rock on Kyle!

[brendendas]

As someone who's about to close a purchase on a w211 sedan, these videos are a godsend!

[vidsforsquids]

My favorite channel regarding my Benz W211. FCP is A+

[ldotmurray]

This W211 video series have been great. It's good to hear the intervals of service. I have a W211.112 and a W163.113 and I do my own wrenching. FCP Euro is one of my go-to supply vendors.

[simonmoreno]

Thank you Kyle and FCPEuro team! These YouTube videos for the European community is defiantly what we needed for all the past and years to come!

[crzivan]

What about the cooling system? Any information on that, coolant type, change interval, etc.?

[curiousottman]

I’ve had my fair share of issues with my 07 e63amg’s belts. It’s snapped on me 6 times. I decided to stop buying Mercedes belts and go with a Continental Elite 4060930 Poly-V/Serpentine Belt. It hadn’t broken since.
As this fellow mentioned: those pulleys do break on post facelift cars. Keep an eye on them. I still have belt shreds stuck in the engine bay from exploded pulleys.

[tonychavez]

In tank fuel filter assembly is something to consider as well, small filter bag gets loaded up and plugged up with dirt and overheats the pump to the point of failure

[Okie-Tom]

Love this 211 content. I have been doing my own 2004 E500 work lately. Thanks for your videos. They help a lot. I need to change my trans filter. Maybe sometime you can show cleaning those little screens on the valve body! Sounds a little involved ! Thanks, Tom

[supercricketfanatic]

Thanks for the video on a car from that era, they are becoming more popular these days and maintenance is obviously important on old german cars

[ernestlloyd]

Thank you! This as well as your other W211 (04) videos are extremely helpful and informative. Would love to have you as my mechanic/mechanic supervisor

[jamesdonlolo]

Very informative video about basic maintenance
w211 models still look good even though they are getting old
Please make another video about common issues when buying w211 with high mileage (Engine problems, suspension, transmission)
Thanks and keep up the great work Kyle !!!!

[gilungukingjohnson]

Really really such a professional and super class way of explaining. Best Mercedes life saving efficient informations.
Keep up the good work my brother

[terrymarsh]

Kyle thanks so much for the content and most of all the things you should do and the time line also! Have a Blessed day!😀

[DozSkills]

Thank you for this video, I've had mines for a long time still runs great but I know it's older so got to keep on taking care of it.

[discusthrowerstate]

Loving the videos on the w211. Keep me coming

[patricegauthier]

Very helpful thank you from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦

[rooseveltwhite]

I appreciate your information on the WW211 perfect!

[tikutiku]

Very grateful for the tons of info you provide. It's time for me to replace the idler pulley of my 06 E350 4MATIC.