C230 Service B completed
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C230 Service B completed
My car was at the dealer for two days to get Service B and some warranty work. The dealer performed the filter/oil change, replaced dust filter, air filter and wiper blades. They also rotated the tires, checked the brake pads and rotors.
The warranty work I had completed was a drivers side door seal replacement and replacement of the panel/cargo cover for the hatch. The door seal was coming loose and not fitting properly. The panel/cargo cover had a broken plastic pin/hinge.
I drove their 2002 E320 4Matic loaner for two days. I'm glad to have my couple back.
I also learned that my salesman no longer works at the dealership. No loss. He knew little about cars.
The warranty work I had completed was a drivers side door seal replacement and replacement of the panel/cargo cover for the hatch. The door seal was coming loose and not fitting properly. The panel/cargo cover had a broken plastic pin/hinge.
I drove their 2002 E320 4Matic loaner for two days. I'm glad to have my couple back.
I also learned that my salesman no longer works at the dealership. No loss. He knew little about cars.
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C230 coupe 6sp
Did they replace all the filters and wiper blades for free? I just had service A done, but my wiper blades are totally shot, and I forgot to ask them about it. The passenger side is a special curved blade that you can't get from a regular parts store, and my dealer is 45min away. I wish I had remembered that. They wanted to rotate my tires but were going to charge me to do it, so I said no at 92.00/hr.
What didn't you like about the loaner?
What didn't you like about the loaner?
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Wiper blade inserts and tire rotation are included under Service B. I would assume if the wipers were in poor condition at Service A they would be covered. Although, I also assumed tire rotation with the C7 17" Z-Rated tires would be covered at Service A (12,500 miles), but they would not budge on the $20 charge.
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The passenger side is a special curved blade that you can't get from a regular parts store,
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I just had Service A performed on my C240 (10,500 miles), and my service advisor threw in tire rotation for free......
I would think replacing the wiper blade insert just requires you to get a long enough insert......it will flex to conform to the curve of the blade....
I would think replacing the wiper blade insert just requires you to get a long enough insert......it will flex to conform to the curve of the blade....
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"I would think replacing the wiper blade insert just requires you to get a long enough insert......it will flex to conform to the curve of the blade...."
No, actually the blade is molded in a curve, and if you put a standard blade in, it chatters real bad.
No, actually the blade is molded in a curve, and if you put a standard blade in, it chatters real bad.
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Originally posted by speedfrk
No, actually the blade is molded in a curve, and if you put a standard blade in, it chatters real bad.
No, actually the blade is molded in a curve, and if you put a standard blade in, it chatters real bad.
I disagree with you. As far as I know, the blade rubber is extruded in long lengths and then trimmed to various sizes. It's hard to believe that MB would create and entirely new mfg. process to mold curved rubbers piece by piece, and just to achieve a huge radius. I think a standard insert will work and not chatter as long as it's of a good quality compound.
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Originally posted by speedfrk
Take the refill out of the factory wiper blade assm, and you will see what I mean. It is definately curved, and not replaceable with a standard refill.
Take the refill out of the factory wiper blade assm, and you will see what I mean. It is definately curved, and not replaceable with a standard refill.
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Maybe the new ones are not curved, but the factory ones are. I've had mine off 3 times trying to find blades locally, and all the auto parts stores look at it like it is off the space shuttle, and say "we ain't got nothin like that". BTW, it is only the pass side that is curved.
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Originally posted by speedfrk
Maybe the new ones are not curved, but the factory ones are. I've had mine off 3 times trying to find blades locally, and all the auto parts stores look at it like it is off the space shuttle, and say "we ain't got nothin like that". BTW, it is only the pass side that is curved.
Maybe the new ones are not curved, but the factory ones are. I've had mine off 3 times trying to find blades locally, and all the auto parts stores look at it like it is off the space shuttle, and say "we ain't got nothin like that". BTW, it is only the pass side that is curved.
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Tire rotation.
Yeh, you'd think they'd rotate 'em.
The tire warranty specifies that they should be done every 10K
to maintain the tire warranty.
But the c7's don't last so long.
My service advisor said he saw no need to rotate them, they
were gonna wear out soon.
So next question is what tires to buy?
Costco has Bridgestone for about 600 a set.
I'm not spending 1250 on Michelins!
The tire warranty specifies that they should be done every 10K
to maintain the tire warranty.
But the c7's don't last so long.
My service advisor said he saw no need to rotate them, they
were gonna wear out soon.
So next question is what tires to buy?
Costco has Bridgestone for about 600 a set.
I'm not spending 1250 on Michelins!
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Re: Tire rotation.
Originally posted by C230 Sport Coup
So next question is what tires to buy?
Costco has Bridgestone for about 600 a set.
I'm not spending 1250 on Michelins!
So next question is what tires to buy?
Costco has Bridgestone for about 600 a set.
I'm not spending 1250 on Michelins!
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Why was my Service A due at 8000Km and service B at 16000Km?
I am reading some posts here and some of you guy's are taking your 230 in at 10000 miles for service A? How is that? My computer said Service A due at 8000KM thats like what 5000miles? and service B was 16000km. Why did i had to get my car serviced this early compared with some of you guy's?
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2002 C230K, Auto, etc.
Service A
Iceman
Your car has what's called a FSS (flexible service schedule) The electronics check your oil and decides when it needs to be changed. It's based on your driving habits, weather, rpm and who knows what else. Some folks on the forum have gone well over 10K miles before the computer told them to go in for service.
Does not mean there is anything wrong with your car.
Enjoy the ride...............
Your car has what's called a FSS (flexible service schedule) The electronics check your oil and decides when it needs to be changed. It's based on your driving habits, weather, rpm and who knows what else. Some folks on the forum have gone well over 10K miles before the computer told them to go in for service.
Does not mean there is anything wrong with your car.
Enjoy the ride...............
