hazee

The time I bought my car, I checked ASSYST and figure mentioned was 15000 Kms(9320miles) and its propotionaly decreasing as I get an increase in my milage.

My question is;
Is it possible for the MB dealer to set this time in the car (or by choosing the type of engine oil) because I have heard usually the periodical service is due every after 20,000Kms (12500 miles), If you drive in a decent manner.

It is one way of money making as we pay around USD800 to USD1000 for every service here.

Hope to get some more info on this.

berkut_g

1st , it depends on the car engine the service interval. second , at the service they just reset the assyst and tell the car service has been done.
i don't think it's possible for them to set manually the interval.

hazee

But how does the different regions have different range of milage for service. I am not sure if C200 Kompressor will not have the same engine around the globe.

berkut_g

i might depend on ordering country . each car has a order number , and in that order number you get 2 digits the year, next 3 digits the country code... and the lasts digits are the order itself .

so from the factory you might get installed the service periods depeding of the contry that car was originally intented to go to.

hazee

hmm .. Makes sense now!

And is there a way to delay the service for another 4 to 5 thousand Kms or it is not recommendable?

berkut_g

you can on your own resposability , it's a warranty void

i don't recomend it at all...

hazee

What amount(USD) you pay for routine service in your region.
Other users should also mention the routine service cost of their region.