petez1125

So my service B was not due for about 7k miles, however, the other day I got the count down stating I had 28 days left before my service is due. Now I am at 18 days.

Do I need to get it done or should I wait for the mileage interval?

Also, if I do not get it done I guess I will get the warning message everytime I start my car stating I am over due, correct?

Thanks
Pete

danlnyc

from what I know, Service B is industry standard for "oil change and air cabin filter replacement" among other small things. I'm sure these are things you can do yourself.

johnand

Service intervals are TIME dependent as well as mileage dependent. So, you obviously have had a year go by since your service A. Service on your car is alternating between Service A and Service B every 13K miles OR 1 year. Get your Service B done now, and don't wait the mileage.

petez1125

Thanks. Have others found that the interval changes from 5,000 or 6,000 miles left until service to a mere 30 days?

petez1125

Thanks. I had the oil changed 2,000 miles ago, but I guess they do not consider that a MB Service and do not reset the timer?

tommy

If a dealer did an oil change only, no, they do not reset the timer. They want the whole enchilada or nothing. I went through something similar when I threw in an oil change on top of my ignition system (where the key goes on the dash) due to my laziness. I was ticked, especially since the fix was a he11 of a lot more expensive than a Service B would have been.

In the end, they did reset the timer, probably out of pity.

Why would you have them do an oil change when it's not necessary, though?

petez1125

I had them change the oil because it had been more then 5000 miles since it was changed last time during my Service A visit. I guess it was more for a sense of security since I have never owned a car that went 10,000 miles between oil changes. Granted I am aware that this car holds a ton of oil, I think 9-10 Qts, but I still felt more comfortable getting it done. I guess that will be the last time I do that thought

Time to schedule a Service B i guess..........

tommy

Are you still under warranty?

If not, just do the other items under a Service B (top off battery, change cabin filter, replace wipers, check out everything else) and reset the timer, then remember to do the next Service A a little premature.

Crna Mechka

Sorry to bring up such an old thread, but it relates.

I'm due for Service B in about 500 miles, and as far as I know, it consists of the following:

-Change oil/filter
-Replace cabin air filter
-Top off battery
-Replace wipers
-Anything else I'm missing?

Anyway, I've done all these things recently and would like to reset the timer manually. Does anyone know how this is done, is the STAR diagnostic tool needed?

kluvsbenz

The instructions are in the DIY. I did it with my lazy self. I am sure it would be no problem to you

Crna Mechka

Doh! Should've thought of that. Thanks for the tip

sammydragon3

service b consists of alot more than u all stated above lmao.

Includes 10K super synthetic motor oil (factory approved) + fleece oil filter,
tire rotation, wiper blades, cabin air filters, engine air filters (every 40K miles),
full inspection, diagnostic test, chassis lubrication

it means they check everything on the car and hook up SDS

this is what my indy mercedes does

kluvsbenz

That would be correct. I am hoping that MBUSA stop being limp d**ks and just slide that coupon our way

SoCal208

Last month, I did service B for my wife's car (even she only drive 6K/year). I did (as normal) at FJMotocars in Newport Beach, CA (close to my house), when I get time, I read over the bill, they (FJMotocars) also did a recall form MBUSA. They replace all the electrical wiring harnesses for camshaft adjustment solenoid without charge. I am NOT a DIY'er, so mostly MB dealer did all the work for our car, that's pay to have MB dealer do it, rather than DIY, sometime It cost more, but MB do not send the notice to you, but only to MB dealer, so service to be done at the MB dealer had some benefit !!!

sammydragon3

hhahaha yea my mercedes indy is a beast

Crna Mechka

Well, let me go through these one by one.

super synthetic motor oil (factory approved) + fleece oil filter - done about 1000 miles ago
tire rotation - done about 750 miles ago (replaced some suspension components so did tire rotation at MB)
wiper blades - replaced about 2k miles ago...still like brand new
cabin air filters - replaced 15k miles ago
engine air filters - replaced 15k miles ago
full inspection - I do this almost every day
diagnostic test - did this about 2 weeks ago...no faults except the footwell flaps not being operational...I'll fix it when it warms up
chassis lubrication - she gets lubed up every few months during the winter and a couple times a month during spring/summer

Additionally, I checked and refilled all vital fluids about 5k miles ago. Brake fluid flush was done 10k miles ago, and fuel filter replaced 15k miles ago.

So have I missed anything...and do I really need to pay someone to do any of these things for me?

By the way...I still haven't figured out how to reset the Service timer...the "Reset Service Guide Indicator" in the stickies did not work for me.

LILBENZ230

You can reset the service indicator in dyno mode or by this method:


Which is basically, turn ignition on but do not start engine. Scroll to the message that says "Service B exceeded by" or whatever it is saying. Press and hold the reset button until the screen says "Service interval reset with button 3 seconds" or something like that. When it says that, release the button and immediately press and hold it again. It will say "Service interval reset"

sammydragon3

do u have SDS?

Crna Mechka

If you're referring to the STAR Diagnostic System, then yes

phister

think im about to shell out and buy a SDS

SickSpeedMonte

That seems a bit excessive...

It sounds like you have it all under control. The only benefit that I can see to taking it to a dealer to have them service it is they may be more likely to give you a "goodwill" repair outside of your warranty period... but you will pay out the nose to have simple maintenance done along the way.

Crna Mechka

Well worth the investment if you ask me. Just make sure you're buying from a reputable dealer.

Crna Mechka

Goodwill repair outside of warranty period from MB stealership? Rare event there.

Crna Mechka

Yo! Thanks for posting this. I'll give it a shot later