hajami

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?

Thanks

DougandhisC280

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.

hajami

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.

Rincewind

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.

Rincewind

wait, do the 97 models have the FSS? I donno

Cyan

FSS was implemented in 1998 and up.

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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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via500

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.

tpliquid

im at abuot 38k miles on my 97 c280