Can we do it, DIY??
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2001 S430
Can we do it, DIY??
Flexible Service System - A-Service
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models
- Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp
wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Flexible Service System - B-Service
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models,
and in S-Class and SL-Class models without the active charcoal filter
- Replace windshield wiper inserts
- Inspect and rotate tires
- Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage
- Ensure the parking brake, steering play, headlamps and exterior lamps,
warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer
systems, seat belts, and backrest lock (S-Class only) are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Inspect front axle ball joints and Poly-V-belt
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
It seems like in both services,all they do is change oil and filter. Everything else is just inspect the things. We can change the wiper blade, change the tire and rotate, check and fill all the fluids ourself. Why to waste $700 at the dealership. And once you go there, they will add couple of hundred dollers worth of extra repairs.( who knows, if that's necesory).If we do the oil change DIY, is there any way to reset the FSS. I have the car diagnostic kit " AUTOTAP". Will it help? Thanks for the input in advance.
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models
- Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp
wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Flexible Service System - B-Service
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models,
and in S-Class and SL-Class models without the active charcoal filter
- Replace windshield wiper inserts
- Inspect and rotate tires
- Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage
- Ensure the parking brake, steering play, headlamps and exterior lamps,
warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer
systems, seat belts, and backrest lock (S-Class only) are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Inspect front axle ball joints and Poly-V-belt
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
It seems like in both services,all they do is change oil and filter. Everything else is just inspect the things. We can change the wiper blade, change the tire and rotate, check and fill all the fluids ourself. Why to waste $700 at the dealership. And once you go there, they will add couple of hundred dollers worth of extra repairs.( who knows, if that's necesory).If we do the oil change DIY, is there any way to reset the FSS. I have the car diagnostic kit " AUTOTAP". Will it help? Thanks for the input in advance.
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It's complete BS in my opinion. Checking through the list, I have done all of the services performed in A and B at least once (except lube the throttle linkage). Yes, you can reset the service screen.
I don't know what they mean by inspect the parts. I guess you like look for anything out of the usual.
I don't know what they mean by inspect the parts. I guess you like look for anything out of the usual.
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From: Germany
'00 S320 W220, '98 A160 W168/ sold in 2005 '86 260 E W124 '90 260E W124
To keep the warranty and the corrossion warranty you need to see the dealer's workshop atleast once in 2 years. (in Germany, but I guess it's not much different elsewhere).
I do all the more $-things DIY, or go to a cheaper shop, if I can't do it myself. I let the dealer do the inspecting of things only (as you phrased it). I also ask not to repair anything, but just let me know what they found and needs repair or swap. They reset my assyst and I get the service record updated. My last A-Service cost me only $ 80.-
I do all the more $-things DIY, or go to a cheaper shop, if I can't do it myself. I let the dealer do the inspecting of things only (as you phrased it). I also ask not to repair anything, but just let me know what they found and needs repair or swap. They reset my assyst and I get the service record updated. My last A-Service cost me only $ 80.-
