8G service intervals

[Nellibel]

What is correct service period for the "new" 8G dry sump gearbox? I have been told 4years, 5years, 30000, 77000 miles! My B Class 200d has done 32000 when should it have oil change?
Nellibel

 

[Gazwould]

Phone up 2 main dealers then 2 independents , if they all say the same thing !

 

[Nellibel]

Thank you, but I was told by localPeterborough Mercedes at the time of purchase that the gearbox oil change is due at 4 year service. No replies on the BClass forum many discussions on the A Class club with varying views. I then checked with Syntner Newcastle who sell a kit for the 8G 724.1 but said service is 77000 miles. I rung Mercedes Head office noboby could help or new anything about the service or the gearbox!!! They told me to ring a dealer and eventually put me through to Syntner in london Their answer was 5 years, I then contacted an independent in Welwyn, they said 77000miles. What now? My car is 4years old with 32000miles. Syntner in London kept referring to the 724.0 box which is the 7G and said the 8G 724.1 box was not a dry sump. I then read out the whole Mercedes article describing the design manufacturer etc. No answer except to say the box was a 724.0!!! Sorry about the length of reply but where do I go next? I have watched 2 Utube videos of rthe 7G oil change, one by a female, perfect one by a male, very sloppy and not by anyone I would want to use. No utube 8G oilchanges yet,

 

[s5tuart]

If it's a concern, do it anyway?

 

[Nellibel]

£500+ is the reason I do not want to change it early as the next service is also£500+. I only bought the car in mid August, service due in February.

 

[onefortheroad]

£500+ is the reason I do not want to change it early as the next service is also£500+. I only bought the car in mid August, service due in February.

Buy a 3 years service plan ,then the box will be covered hopefully.

Try here for some closure.

Mercedes-Benz | ESS

From what I can see it's a 6 litre oil change and 3 filters.

Best changed before what mb states tbh . I'd expect oil changes to be around 31,000 and 3 years . ??

These boxes run hot and the oil does take a battering . Earlier is better .

Dct boxes are the Satan's love child of the 'Ford powershift'.

No way will it be 77000 miles.

 

[Nellibel]

Thanks. I had a Volvo C3 in 2009 -2013 with an early Powershift, it was superb, followed byPeugeot 3008 EAT6 similar type and no trouble, Never had gearbox oil changed in either of them. None of the problems reported later on the powershift. The 8G seems to be perfect in the short time I have had it, hopefully it will remain so. I will try an independent garage if the prices and the know how is good enough. I live in Cambridgeshire any suggestions?

B Class 200d Premium Plus 8

 

[onefortheroad]

Thanks. I had a Volvo C3 in 2009 -2013 with an early Powershift, it was superb, followed byPeugeot 3008 EAT6 similar type and no trouble, Never had gearbox oil changed in either of them. None of the problems reported later on the powershift. The 8G seems to be perfect in the short time I have had it, hopefully it will remain so. I will try an independent garage if the prices and the know how is good enough. I live in Cambridgeshire any suggestions?

B Class 200d Premium Plus 8

I still own one in a ford Kuga . Luckily it's only the 150 bhp lower torque model , it's the torque springs and plastic spacers that collapse, that kill them , ford redesigned the box on the mark 2.5 version . I paid £348 at ford to have it's oil changed at 38,000 . I learned how to do it myself and changed it just last week. The kit was still £200 though , still a saving I suppose. The Merc box oil change isn't complex tbh. It's basically drain , change filters and fill .

 

[Nellibel]

My car also is the AMG line version. Syntner Newcastle are now selling a service kit for the 8G 724.1 Kit Z7241 for £138.22 Through Ebay!
Have you got the G8 gearbox or the G9 on the GLC350 The G9 is a proper auto isn't it? Isthe 350 too powerful for the G8?

B 200 AMG Line Premium Plus DA
According to the regiistration doc. Ihave no idea wghat the DA is Apart from a duck's anatomy.

 

[onefortheroad]

Mines a 9g , proper auto . The Dct is in the cla 35 4 matic and the 45 ,so it must be capable.

My car also is the AMG line version. Syntner Newcastle are now selling a service kit for the 8G 724.1 Kit Z7241 for £138.22 Through Ebay!
Have you got the G8 gearbox or the G9 on the GLC350 The G9 is a proper auto isn't it? Isthe 350 too powerful for the G8?

B 200 AMG Line Premium Plus DA
According to the regiistration doc. Ihave no idea wghat the DA is Apart from a duck's anatomy.

 

[klina]

I just got a 2021 GLB220d last month. Was told it would need the gearbox oil changed at 25000 miles. Thought that was a bit early, but from what 'onefortheroad' says .... Expensive cars and I'm considering a service plan!

 

[Srdl]

I just got a 2021 CLB220d last month. Was told it would need the gearbox oil changed at 25000 miles. Thought that was a bit early, but from what 'onefortheroad' says .... Expensive cars and I'm considering a service plan!

Do you mean GLB or CLA?

 

[Nellibel]

Thanks but I feel sure that 5 years sounds more reasonable, Service plans do not mention gearbox oil changes, beware. £500 job plus service £500 approx. They always find extras. Let me know when you find out . Write to Mercedes head office for final answer. Ask for full service schedule. All I could get was oil and filter A service. Oil,filter fuel filter and airfilter ( heater,air con). B services.
Mike

I just got a 2021 CLB220d last month. Was told it would need the gearbox oil changed at 25000 miles. Thought that was a bit early, but from what 'onefortheroad' says .... Expensive cars and I'm considering a service plan!

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[sonic]

My son has a VW Golf Type R with a DCT gearbox which failed under warranty, fairly common apparently.
Local VW are not allowed to touch them, its a box swap out & straight back to VW Germany for it.
What does your handbook state?

 

[klina]

Ooops - it's GLB. I got C in my head. Maybe there is a C Service?? Going to phone Mercedes and check service schedules. My vehicle has had an A and B Service in less than 20 months (and less than 10k miles) already.

 

[brandwooddixon]

£500+ is the reason I do not want to change it early as the next service is also£500+. I only bought the car in mid August, service due in February.

Wow that's a lot. I take it that's dealer price. Have you checked with independent specialist?

 

[Srdl]

Ooops - it's GLB. I got C in my head. Maybe there is a C Service?? Going to phone Mercedes and check service schedules. My vehicle has had an A and B Service in less than 20 months (and less than 10k miles) already.

Normal Mercedes service intervals are 15,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes sooner, so twice in 20 months sounds right with next service due in 4 months (another Service A).

 

[klina]

Yes. A Service A with gearbox oil change - estimated at £550 by dealership. A service plan looks like the way forward!

 

[onefortheroad]

Ooops - it's GLB. I got C in my head. Maybe there is a C Service?? Going to phone Mercedes and check service schedules. My vehicle has had an A and B Service in less than 20 months (and less than 10k miles) already.

What does the online ESS tell you ?

 

[klina]

I believe it is a Service A as the dealership said. With a recommendation for the gearbox oil change. Not due until next August though. 6.8 litres of oil!! Wow!