Have you received a service reminder from your Mercedes? There’s nothing to worry about if you see “Service A2 Due” on your dashboard, but you shouldn’t ignore it either.
A2 services include a variety of features, and you’ll find out what you can expect in this article. In some cases, you might even want to save some money by doing some of the work yourself once you see what a Mercedes-Benz A2 service checklist consists of.
What Is Mercedes A2 Service?
Mercedes-Benz staggers maintenance with its Flexible Service System (FSS), which keeps your car in good shape. A fluid check, an inspection, and brake fluid replacement are all part of this routine following a B1 service.
Every 10,000 miles or 12 months, Mercedes replaces minor A’s with major B’s, as per their schedules. Using the FSS, your driving plan will be custom-tailored in order to fit your specific needs. It is important to maintain your Mercedes as if you had driven it off the lot, even if it is less comprehensive than the upcoming B2 service.
What is the best time to perform an A2 service?
In most cases, Mercedes vehicles undergo their A2 service at 30,000 miles (or about three years after they were manufactured). Approximately one year will pass since the last B1 service.
A notification on your dashboard will let you know the exact time, just as a trusted friend (and due to the FSS system). “A2 Service Due” or “A2 Service Overdue by 15 Days” might appear if you have disregarded the original message.
What is included in an A2 service?
Your car will continue to function like new for many years to come when you get this specific service as part of a comprehensive maintenance plan. All regular “A” services are included in the A2 service, as well as some services specific to A2.
Replace Brake Fluid
A2 services include the replacement of brake fluid, which is a highly important component. In addition to maintaining responsive brakes, new brake fluid ensures that the brakes remain safe while driving. Poor braking performance or even complete brake system failure can result from dirty or contaminated brake fluid.
Clean Sunroof Guide Rails
It is included in the A2 service for Mercedes owners with sunroofs to ensure proper operation of the sunroof. As a result of dirt, grease and debris being left on the rails of the sunroof over the course of time, the operation of the sunroof can become slow or noisy, depending on how they are maintained.
To remove this buildup, the rails are cleaned and degreased as part of the A2 service. Keeping all these rails clean on a regular basis is crucial if you want to avoid them from becoming clogged up to the point that they damage the motor of your sunroof or hamper its movement.
In addition to ensuring smooth opening and closing of your sunroof, this maintenance will help you avoid costly repairs in the future.
Replace Synthetic Motor Oil
The complete engine oil change is an important part of any “A” or “B” service. The full synthetic motor oil Mercedes-Benz vehicles use is much slower to break down than conventional oil, as are the motor oils used by other luxury brands. As a result, in most cases, it is possible to extend the interval between oil changes to at least every 10,000 miles.
Oil loses its ability to lubricate moving parts as it ages, resulting in more friction and possible damage to moving parts. During an A2 service, your engine is lubricated to ensure its optimal performance by draining old oil and replacing it with fresh synthetic fluid.
Replace Oil Filter
A2 services include an oil change as well as an oil filter replacement. As debris passes through the oil filter, it is captured and prevented from causing damage to the engine.
The new oil filter keeps the fresh oil clean and keeps contaminants out. For optimal engine protection, removing built-up particles with a new filter is important after an oil change.
Check Fluid Levels
Adding the right fluids to your vehicle is one of the most important, but often overlooked, tasks that you can perform as a vehicle owner. There are several types of fluid that must be examined and replenished from time to time, transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid. Fluid levels (and top offs if necessary) and condition are checked for all these components during an A2 service.
Your Mercedes’ overall health and operation depend on keeping fluid levels at optimal levels. During an A2 service, the technicians make sure everything’s working right.
Check Tire Pressure
Another key A2 service task is checking and adjusting tire pressure. It will help extend your tires’ life, as well as get the most miles from your gas tank, if you keep your tires inflated at the recommended pressure.
Uneven tire wear and compromised handling can result from incorrect tire pressure. The A2 service can prevent issues resulting from underinflation and overinflation if tire pressures are proactively checked and corrected to recommended specs.
Check Brake Components
In an A2 service, all brake components are inspected thoroughly to determine how they are performing based on their condition. Brake pads, rotors, calipers, or the entire braking system will be inspected to detect signs of wear or potential problems.
Your Mercedes’ brakes will be thoroughly analyzed during this detailed inspection. The resulting report will indicate whether or not they continue to function properly. A2 service technicians can identify potential problems early with regular brake inspections as part of their regular maintenance schedule.
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