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New guy here...
Just got a GLE350, W166 and would like to know where can I get a list of items included in Service C.
I'm still getting used to the Command controls, but didn't find anything useful there, just that in about 5k miles I'll have to perform Service C.
Searched in the forum for those two key words, but got "bubkis".
Hence, Mohamet comes to the mountain.
Welcome! Please post a photo of the GLE. Solid reliable W166 platform with reliable M276 3.5NAV6.
Try reading many of the helpful posts in the GLE W166 section. The service brochure with intervals and checklists is posted on this site several times.
Here are two pics of my car as photographed by Carvana.
Originally Posted by chassis
Welcome! Please post a photo of the GLE. Solid reliable W166 platform with reliable M276 3.5NAV6.
Try reading many of the helpful posts in the GLE W166 section. The service brochure with intervals and checklists is posted on this site several times.
[img alt="Here are a couple of pics of my 2018 GLE 350 just before I bought it from Carvana. It is as pristine as the pictures show (until I dent it of course).
The car had a Premium package with Harman Kardon stereo, leather seats and I am still finding out the rest, but was not advertised in the website as having them."]https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbworld.org-vbulletin/1888x558/2018_gle350_5aa358ec068ccaadda485980a6ace2cec2c344 29.jpg[/img] Here are a couple of pics of my 2018 GLE 350 just before I bought it from Carvana. It is in as pristine as the pictures show (until I dent it of course). The car had a Premium package with Harman Kardon stereo, leather seats and I am still finding out the rest, but was not advertised in the website as having them.
The local Mercedes dealer told me Mercedes doesn't sell a copy of the original window sticker on a used car, so I'm going to purchase a Monroney window sticker online to find out what the build was for this car. Anyone wants to recommend one that is accurate?
Last edited by clirizarry; Apr 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM.
Reason: Picture is not shown when I read the post
Merci beaucoup monseiur! Straight to the point! Your answer to this post, and an older one I read yesterday about connecting an Android phone to the Command screen, were very helpful!
Merci beaucoup monseiur! Straight to the point! Your answer to this post, and an older one I read yesterday about connecting an Android phone to the Command screen, were very helpful!
Pleasure to help, glad to hear you found the reply helpful.
Service C is part of the Mercedes-Benz Flexible Service System (FSS). It works in tandem with other intervals like Service A* and Service B*, and is typically needed at around 36,000 miles.
Oil Change
Wiper Replacement
Fluid level checks
Computer diagnostic check for any areas that need attention.
guess a few have it and hopefully some service/maintenance manuals?
Indeed!
Part of the fun of a car ownership is getting manuals to effect repairs. I have done maintenance and repairs on BMW, Toyotas, Jeep, F150 and now a my 2018 Mercedes.
All of these relying on Chilton, Hayes, factory Service manuals and forum information that has been good enough, while also relying on a OBDII reader and Torque App.
They are good enough for general maintenance, resetting sensors after a wicked blown head gasket, and even a transmission fluid change while monitoring temperature in the OBD reader + custom trans Temp coding.
But with this W166 it seems like I would need to step up to a real code reader. Of concern is the module coding in these modern cars.
Been looking at XTOOL and Legend units that claims they are bi-directional and include Mercedes Benz cars. However...I smell a huge Rattus norvegicus because in the same breath that they claim it does everything for Mercedes they quickly specify Sprinter and Maybach. What about other models???
Got to dig up more on these and other options, but I'm sure that this board participants will be of great help when I get stuck.
Part of the fun of a car ownership is getting manuals to effect repairs. I have done maintenance and repairs on BMW, Toyotas, Jeep, F150 and now a my 2018 Mercedes.
All of these relying on Chilton, Hayes, factory Service manuals and forum information that has been good enough, while also relying on a OBDII reader and Torque App.
They are good enough for general maintenance, resetting sensors after a wicked blown head gasket, and even a transmission fluid change while monitoring temperature in the OBD reader + custom trans Temp coding.
But with this W166 it seems like I would need to step up to a real code reader. Of concern is the module coding in these modern cars.
I have iCarsoft MBII scanner that I keep inside my GLE. If you want to do coding I would get the MB Star scan tools w/Xentry and SCN coding software like Vediamo, Monaco, etc.
Part of the fun of a car ownership is getting manuals to effect repairs. I have done maintenance and repairs on BMW, Toyotas, Jeep, F150 and now a my 2018 Mercedes.
All of these relying on Chilton, Hayes, factory Service manuals and forum information that has been good enough, while also relying on a OBDII reader and Torque App.
They are good enough for general maintenance, resetting sensors after a wicked blown head gasket, and even a transmission fluid change while monitoring temperature in the OBD reader + custom trans Temp coding.
But with this W166 it seems like I would need to step up to a real code reader. Of concern is the module coding in these modern cars.
Been looking at XTOOL and Legend units that claims they are bi-directional and include Mercedes Benz cars. However...I smell a huge Rattus norvegicus because in the same breath that they claim it does everything for Mercedes they quickly specify Sprinter and Maybach. What about other models???
Got to dig up more on these and other options, but I'm sure that this board participants will be of great help when I get stuck.
Manuals as in workshop manuals or do you mean manual tranny?
