dps01

I was at my dealer a couple of weeks back having him perform a state emissions check (I bought out of state) and he told me that the C63 required some kind of rear coolant or transmission fluid flush (I can't remember which one he said) at 2,000 miles.

He said it was mentioned in the manual but I couldn't find it referenced. I thought Service A was the first service required at around 10,000 miles.

Jae Duk

Is he possibly talking about the LSD??? Did you get the performance package?

dps01

Sorry, this was suppose to be for the C63 board. Wrong forum.... But no, I don't have the performance package. =)

dps01

Thanks mods for the move!

tgibrit

I believe you only the 2K service if you have the performance package, this is to change LSD oil.

docmfg

Not just Performance Package. Initially, some cars were sold with the incomplete PP option, just the LSD and delimiter.

MB_Forever

The 2,000 mile free oil change was required only for all Performance Package equipped cars. You should not need it if you have the standard open differential.

Autoscope

So the Performance Package cars came with an LSD? Interesting

dps01

Thanks guys. Is there a way to check if I have the standard open differential? Sorry if this is a stupid question. I'm not a true "car guy" yet!

lomita

There was a sticker in our vehicle noting to have the differential oil changed at 1875 miles, the break in period for the LSD. It was attached to the inside upper left hand corner of the windshield before we peeled it off and put it in the glovebox.

dps01

And your car has the performance package, right? Thanks!

MB_Forever

That sticker comes on all new cars stating the break-in procedure, but for cars equipped with the performance package (or optional LSD), the sticker would state that LSD oil needs to be changed at 2,000 miles to get rid of the break-in type fluids and replace with recommended oil.

dps01

Sorry, just to be clear then, all C63s need a differential oil change at 1875 miles then?

Thanks.

docmfg

Some cars like mine came with just the locking diff and delimiter as options. There was no sticker on my windshield indicating fluid change but it states it in the manual. If you purchased the car new and did not get the PP then check your window sticker options list as initially some cars were sold this way, a PP without the stiffer suspension, floating rotors or alcantara wheel. On any performance car I would recommend changing out the oil, transmission and diff fluids between 1000-2000 miles even if there were no manufacturer recommendations.

ohlord

on
http://old.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng
and the op with the car he does not have all the data on. Will show him if he was getting screwed by the dealer or the dealer was giving him the correct info and he has a LSD.You don't want to miss that early break in fluid change.The LSD will not last long running the BI mixture.
If the dealer was not aware of what features you have,or was aware and was just trying to fleece you,Run and find a different dealer.You have found out early their Modus operandi and better early than never

Beautiful cars