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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 11:14 PM
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40K Service?

I recently bought a '99 ML430 and I am still waiting to receive the manual. The car is approaching 40k on the odometer. Is there a 40k service on this Mercedes? If so, what does it entail? TIA!

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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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Re: 40K Service?

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I recently bought a '99 ML430 and I am still waiting to receive the manual. The car is approaching 40k on the odometer. Is there a 40k service on this Mercedes? If so, what does it entail? TIA!

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I don't know if the 99's had the FSS (flexible service system) or not - electronic monitoring of driving style, engine health to determine service interval. This will usually happen at 10-13K, 20-26K, etc. Based on that, I'd say you're due for "A" service. If you don't have the FSS, take the truck to your nearest dealer and using the VIN, they should tell you what the service history of the vehicle is (of course, only documented service at a Mb dealer will show up). At least, that'll be a guide.
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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It has the FSS. Try punching the left stalk that partrudes from your instrument cluster twice. The odometer window should come up with how many miles to go till the next service and what that service should be, one wrench for an A service and 2 wrenches for a B service,
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Looks like one wrench with 1000k to go! Thanks for your help
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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From the info provided you have 1000 miles or Kilos to go. When the service is provided by an MB dealer he should reset the counter. A service is the minor one.
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