CPO with no LSD change service?
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 795
Likes: 0
From: Lone Star State
06 CTT-S
CPO with no LSD (oil) change/service?
would the dealer be responsible to do this service before selling the car as CPO?
Last edited by Paculdo; Aug 25, 2012 at 02:53 PM. Reason: change title
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 795
Likes: 0
From: Lone Star State
06 CTT-S
thanks.. with all the LSD oil questions here - and i don't want to 'hijack' anyones thread.. i think this should make sense right? looking back again in the carfax report that i got from the dealer, showing oil/filter change (done very year) but not sure if any other service on the car includes the LSD oil service/change.. would any MB dealer provide complete record service on the car to find out if this service was done? i've driven the car 1k miles now since i got it a month ago
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 893
Likes: 48
SLS
Yup. It's technically not a proper CPO if it wasn't properly serviced before offering it for sale as a CPO. Ask for the service records. They should provide you with the most recent service statement before sale.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 795
Likes: 0
From: Lone Star State
06 CTT-S
i called my local MB dealer here (i bought the car from another state) and when they looked up the service records they can't see that this LSD oil service (or change) was (ever) performed.. all service/records show regular oil change, tires, breaks, etc but no LSD :-(
the service booklet that came with the car doesn't have anything written on it.
i'm planning to call MB USA on Monday to ask them about this.. not sure what the next thing to do here (if this service wasn't done ever).. the car is warrantied up to 2017.
the service booklet that came with the car doesn't have anything written on it.
i'm planning to call MB USA on Monday to ask them about this.. not sure what the next thing to do here (if this service wasn't done ever).. the car is warrantied up to 2017.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 795
Likes: 0
From: Lone Star State
06 CTT-S
its a 2009 C63 with P30.. i got it pre-owned at 20200 in the odo.. now its 21160 miles.. i didn't pay attention to this 'service' until similar threads showed up here so just got curious.. there's a post here asking what's the possible problems that (might) arise when this service wasn't done at all.. some were suggesting to have it opened (??) or checked, etc?
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 893
Likes: 48
SLS
What I've always done with preowned is if in doubt, do the service. 
I can't comment on how to inspect to make sure there's no damage, but if it was me, I'd go and get the LSD fluid change done. And if you don't have proof the 20k fluid changes were done, I'd do them too.
I believe for 20k it's just oil and brake fluid.
I can't comment on how to inspect to make sure there's no damage, but if it was me, I'd go and get the LSD fluid change done. And if you don't have proof the 20k fluid changes were done, I'd do them too.
I believe for 20k it's just oil and brake fluid.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 795
Likes: 0
From: Lone Star State
06 CTT-S
Thanks GL.. definitely will do that.. I'll schedule for this service on Monday just so I don't think about this.. anyone have an idea how much this service costs? the dealership today couldn't give me a (good) quote as the service dept is closed.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 795
Likes: 0
From: Lone Star State
06 CTT-S
got some more details yesterday from the dealership that i purchased this from.. the lady was kind enough to send me the records they have on the car:
rear axle oil (with price $48.00; labor $44.96) done at 5,065 miles - dated 06-25-09 (car was purchased new on 02-2009).
is this the service that i'm looking for (for the LSD service)?
rear axle oil (with price $48.00; labor $44.96) done at 5,065 miles - dated 06-25-09 (car was purchased new on 02-2009).
is this the service that i'm looking for (for the LSD service)?
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 832
Likes: 3
From: Melbourne
(a)'12 C63 P/P, LSD, 19" m/spoke,comfort pack. (b)Astra SRI.
got some more details yesterday from the dealership that i purchased this from.. the lady was kind enough to send me the records they have on the car:
rear axle oil (with price $48.00; labor $44.96) done at 5,065 miles - dated 06-25-09 (car was purchased new on 02-2009).
is this the service that i'm looking for (for the LSD service)?
rear axle oil (with price $48.00; labor $44.96) done at 5,065 miles - dated 06-25-09 (car was purchased new on 02-2009).
is this the service that i'm looking for (for the LSD service)?
Cheers, Pickles.
