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What is a Mercedes-Benz Tune-Up?

Your Mercedes-Benz vehicle's scheduled maintenance intervals will cover essential maintenance tasks like routine oil service. Tune-up services, however, are provided as needed. Technically, there’s not an all-encompassing “tune-up” service because each service commonly associated with a traditional tune-up, happens at different service intervals. Most people, when inquiring about a generic “tune-up”, usually are referring to one or any combination of these individual services:

  • Replacing the spark plugs and wires
  • Setting the ignition timing
  • Replacing the engine air filter
  • Replacing the fuel filter
  • Cleaning the fuel system and other vital engine parts
  • Checking the exhaust system

The services required and the tune-up service interval will differ depending on your model and model year. For example, Mercedes-Benz models from 2009 to 2014 will need an engine air filter replaced at 40,000 miles. CLA and GLA AMG® models will need the engine air filter replaced every 10,000 miles. Fuel filter replacement, ignition timing, and fuel system cleaning are also determined by the model and model year.

Our service team in Ontario will help to maintain the health of your engine, keeping you up to date with required services that will keep your vehicle running smoothly on Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana roads.

Every Service at Mercedes-Benz of Ontario Includes

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Complimentary Multi-Point Inspection
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Car Wash & Vacuum
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Mercedes-Benz OEM Genuine Parts

How Much Does a Mercedes-Benz Tune-Up Cost?

The price of a Mercedes-Benz tune-up in the Chino and Inland Empire areas will depend on the model and model year. We recommend that you call our service center at (909) 212-8520 to get an estimate on the cost of a tune-up for your specific Mercedes-Benz model. In addition to our competitive prices, Mercedes-Benz of Ontario also offers service and parts specials, auto service financing, and prepaid maintenance plans.

Mercedes-Benz Spark Plug Replacement

Replacing the spark plugs and spark plug wires is an important part of tune-up services, generally. Conventional copper spark plugs usually require replacement at around 30,000-50,000 miles, while iridium or platinum spark plugs can last up to 100,000 miles. You should note that where and how you drive can affect how often you will need to replace your spark plugs.

According to the Mercedes-Benz Star Pre-Paid Maintenance* guide, Mercedes-Benz vehicles require spark plug replacement at least every 50,000 miles. However, the recommended spark plug replacement interval will differ depending on your specific Mercedes-Benz model and model year. Consult your owner’s manual for more information on recommended service intervals for your specific Mercedes-Benz model.

To help you keep up with required services, your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS), which monitors your engine’s performance and alerts you when any service is due. We also keep track of your vehicle’s required maintenance, and will let you know which tune-up service is needed when you visit us.

Schedule Mercedes-Benz Tune-Up Services Near Ontario

Is your Mercedes-Benz due for tune-up services like spark plug or wire replacement? If so, schedule an appointment at Mercedes-Benz of Ontario. Our dedicated service technicians will make sure that your vehicle continues to run at peak performance on the roads in and around the Corona area. When you service your vehicle with us, you will enjoy exclusive guest amenities, including a complimentary car wash and vacuum with every service, a complimentary Mercedes-Benz courtesy loaner, early-morning and after-hours drop-off, and more. Please don’t hesitate to contact our service center if you have any questions or would like more information.

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We will honor any verified written estimate for service or repair from any Independent European Service Facility.

Special internet offer must be presented to the Service Advisor at the time of write-up and prior to the service being performed. Valid at Mercedes-Benz of Ontario. Mercedes-Benz vehicles only. Offer applies to service or repairs offered by independent European service facilities within 40-mile radius. Excludes offers from other authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships. Estimate must have an itemized parts and labor breakdown, and will be verified. Must be OEM factory parts. Dealer reserves the right to verify competitor pricing and eligibility prior to honoring any offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer or applied to past services. Does not include applicable taxes, shop supplies, and hazardous waste fees. Limit one original offer per person (reproduced and multiple prints not accepted). Additional exclusions, limitations, and conditions may apply. Void where prohibited. See Dealer for details.

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*For details, exclusions, and limitations on Mercedes-Benz Star Service Pre-Paid Maintenance, contact your dealer, or visit www.mbusa.com/maintenance.

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