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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 10:57 PM
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I have a 97 C 280 with only 27k miles on it. Since the miles are so low, what maintenance should I perform on the car?
I was thinking of changing all the fluids (oil, trans fluid, brake fluid, coolant) but what kinds does the car use?

Is there anything else I should check and does anyone have any tips on the best way to do all this work?

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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 10:59 PM
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27K miles?!?!?!?!? That must be some kind of record. Just look in your users manual. It will tell you when and how many miles each service should be performed.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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Its actually my mom's car and she only drives about 5 miles/day to get to work and visit family.

My car is only 2 years old and I've already beat the benz in miles with 33K.

I'll look for the manual, hope its still in there.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 11:29 PM
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I suggest you change oil with mobile-1 synthetic every 5000-7500 miles.

perform the a/b service as documented in the manual, when the FSS light comes on.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 11:30 PM
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wait, do the 97 models have the FSS? I donno
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 10:31 AM
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FSS was implemented in 1998 and up.
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Originally posted by DougandhisC280
27K miles?!?!?!?!? That must be some kind of record.
Just would like to say Hello - that's my first post here =)




ps: hehe well my C280 is 1996 and it have only 15.000 miles ! LoL I must be in love


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All the fluids you list except one are already called for replacement - if you do not have a manual get one from a dealer - it lists approved fluids. As for the trans - it says sealed for life - well if you have any sense you'll replace it and if the car had severe service duty (mileage has NOTHING to do with it - an old lady stuck in a snow bank will do it) 30K is the first change.
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