Other than lying to it is there a way to turn off the oil change reminders? Due to my wife's illness I only drive short, necessary trips and have no intention of changing oil every 2-3000 miles. I'll take my chances on engine failure and warranty coverage.

 

i thought you don't have to Change your oil till 25000 KM I don't know how much that will be in Mile !

 

It goes by time also.

 

25000 K or 365 days, that's what it say on the cluster for service A !

 

Is reset of the Service Indicator: http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/o...tedDocId=10502
what you are looking for?

 

That's what I mean by lying to it. Telling it the service has been done. I just want to turn off or delay the message to the future.

 

While it may seem foolish to change oil after a few thousand miles, the time component is important. Search this forum and other sources for a definitive answer. M-B will void your warrenty for failure to follow scheduled maintenance.
DIY is a viable, lower cost option. Save receipts. Take time/date stamped digital photos of the process.
Do it right and on time. That is always cheaper in the long run.

Wayne