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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 02:19 PM
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oil changes

just wondering how often you guys get oil changes for your benzes.

please state your car and year and how often u change the oil.

thanx
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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Whenever the FSS tells me to.
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 03:40 PM
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maybe i wasnt clear enough.

at what mileage does your fss prompt you that its time to change the oil. its diff for every car and manual/auto.. i was just curious.
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It will also depend on climate and driving style, etc.

My FSS usually kicks in and calls for service at approx 13,000 miles, however, I change my oil and filter myself every 4,500 - 5,000 in between. This schedule undoubtedly extends the FSS schedule.
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I changed mine at 10k based on FSS and the service is on track for 20K.
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I don't put any miles on my car so my first FSS just came up at 1 year and 4700 miles on my 2002 C230K! The FSS goes by time and miles driven.
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 11:27 AM
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i put major miles on my car compared to you guys.

i have had my slk230 for about a month now and have already put 6000 miles on it!

should i expect my fss to alert me any day now?
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