If you are a Bentley owner, you will be asking: how often should a Bentley be serviced? We look at what's included in Bentley maintenance and how often should it be done.
What Is Bentley Maintenance?
Regularly scheduled maintenance, services, and repairs are essential to keeping any car safe and reliable. Bentley Motors are no different, with factory planned services determined by the manufacturer being the best schedule to follow.
But there are some specific maintenance needs that Bentley owners should be aware of. Since their engineering is particularly sophisticated, but they are driven less than your usual day-to-day commuter, this changes their maintenance and servicing schedule.
Some of the standard Bentley maintenance checks that will be conducted during a service include:
- Bentley Oil Changes
- Bentley Fluid Replacements
- Bentley Belt Replacements
- Bentley Cooling System Checks
- Bentley Tune-Up Service
- Bentley Diagnostics
- Bentley Transmission Servicing
It is often best to consult your owner's manual for those unsure of which services and maintenance checks their Bentley needs. If this doesn't help, calling your local Bentley dealership or specialist is second best. These professionals will be able to tell you what services your Bentley needs depending on its age, model (such as a Bentley Flying Spur vs a Bentley Continental GT) and production year.
How Often Do I need Bentley Maintenance?
The amount of time you can leave between Bentley maintenance checks depends on the number of miles you are driving in it.
It would be best to have your Bentley serviced after every 5,000 miles as a general rule. After this, you should have another service for your Bentley every 10,000 miles.
However, if you don't reach these miles regularly, you should take your car for a service and maintain your Bentley every two years.
You should also arrange a Bentley oil change once every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever is reached first. This is a necessity to keep your Bentley vehicle operating at peak performance.
Additionally, it would be best only to have your Bentley serviced by a professional Bentley specialist.
These mechanics and technicians have the necessary experience and knowledge to perform these checks and services properly, not to mention the approved test equipment and service tools.
Having inexperienced mechanics work on a luxury, high-end vehicle like a Bentley is a recipe for trouble.
There are many technicalities and differences between Bentleys and other vehicles - even other luxury vehicles. Therefore, if you want your Bentley car cared for properly, always take it to a centre providing servicing approved for cars manufactured by Bentley.
Vehicle Interval Service Schedule by Mileage
Again, closely adhering to your manufacturer's supplied and approved servicing and maintenance schedule is essential to taking care of your luxury car. These service schedules are designed to keep cars under manufacturer's warranty in good condition, extending their lifespan and, more importantly, to keep you safe.
These services provide a vital service for you and your vehicle, so sticking to your schedule is highly recommended. There are other benefits to having your oil, tyres and fluids changed, having your tyres rotated and spark plugs checked. The main benefit is that these services and supplied and approved tests will improve your vehicle's fuel efficiency, saving you money in the long run.
Again, always take your Bentley to a dedicated Bentley servicing professional to ensure appropriate service tools are used and these services have the proper effect. Here is a typical guide to a Bentley service interval schedule. The manufacturer recommends these services and checks at the intervals indicated. However, it would help to remember that these intervals will differ between models and production years.
Bentley Service Schedule Intervals According To Mileage
5,000
25,000
45,000
65,000
- Engine oil change
- Oil filter change
- Fluid change
- Tyre check
- Rotate Tyres
- Check wiper blades
- Wiper, washer and headlight washer fluid check
- Service Reminder Reset
- Brakes and brake system checked for leaks, damage and pad thickness.
15,000
55,000
95,000
135,000
- Engine oil change
- Oil filter change
- Fluid change
- Check wiper blades
- Wiper, washer and headlight washer fluid check
- Brakes and brake system checked for leaks, damage and pad thickness.
- Cooling system levels check
- Engine and engine housing inspection
- Battery check, looking for corrosion and damaged housing.
- Replace dust and pollen filters
- Spark plug check, replacing them between 35,000 to 40,000 miles or every six years. After this, replace them every 40,000 miles or every six years.
- Air cleaner housing check and filter replacement
- Check ribbed V-belt and tensioner, replacing where necessary.
- Clean snow screen air cleaner
- Fuel filter replacement
- Check water behind the plenum panel and drain and clean when needed.
- Tyre check, looking for damage, tyre pressure check and renewal dates.
- Reset tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Front lighting check for parking lights, low and high beams, fog lights and MMI
- Rear lighting check for brake lights, tail lights, rear fog lights, blinkers, hazard lights and number platelights
- Horn function check
- Apply lubricant to door hinges and straps
- Apply lubricant to bonnet hinges
- If you have a sliding roof, clean and lubricate guide rails
- Exhaust system inspection
- Before tying rode ends, front and rear axle inspection, including seals and ball joints.
- Driveshaft boots check
- Automatic transmission and final drive checks for leaks
- Manual transmission and final drive checks for leaks
- Underbody check for leaks
- Comprehensive road test, including braking, kick-down, steering, heating and ventilation, electrics, air conditioning, Automatic Shift Lock, accessories and driver information display reset.
35,000
75,000
115,000
155,000
- Engine oil change
- Oil filter change
- Fluid change
- Check wiper blades
- Wiper, washer and headlight washer fluid check
- Brakes and brake system checked for leaks, damage and pad thickness.
- Cooling system levels check
- Engine and engine housing inspection
- Battery check, looking for corrosion and damaged housing.
- Replace dust and pollen filters
- Spark plug check, replacing them between 35,000 to 40,000 miles or every six years. After this, replace them every 40,000 miles or every six years.
- Air cleaner housing check and filter replacement
- Check ribbed V-belt and tensioner, replacing where necessary.
- Clean snow screen air cleaner
- Fuel filter replacement
- Check water behind the plenum panel and drain and clean when needed.
- Tyre check, looking for damage, tyre pressure check and renewal dates.
- Reset tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Front lighting check for parking lights, low and high beams, fog lights and MMI
- Rear lighting check for brake lights, tail lights, rear fog lights, blinkers, hazard lights and number platelights
- Horn function check
- Apply lubricant to door hinges and straps
- Apply lubricant to bonnet hinges
- If you have a sliding roof, clean and lubricate guide rails
- Exhaust system inspection
- Before tying rode ends, front and rear axle inspection, including seals and ball joints.
- Driveshaft boots check
- Automatic transmission and final drive checks for leaks
- Manual transmission and final drive checks for leaks
- Underbody check for leaks
- Comprehensive road test, including braking, kick-down, steering, heating and ventilation, electrics, air conditioning, Automatic Shift Lock, accessories and driver information display reset.
- Change continuously variable transmission (Multitronic)
- Oil change for Haldex clutch
- Oil and filter change for DSG/S Tronic
Additional Maintenance
Depending on your Bentley's model and year of production, there may be additional maintenance checks required during your services.
These will sometimes depend on your vehicle's mileage, while others are required after a certain number of years, regardless of your mileage. These additional maintenance checks and services include:
- Replace the timing belt every 110,000 miles. Condition of timing belt tensioning system, idler and dampening pulleys check
- Replace brake fluid every two years, regardless of mileage
- Check function and rollover protection of cloth top every two years.
- Replace all AdBlue fluid every four years
- Check the function of the crash active headrest every two years, regardless of mileage.
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