Service B
10-09-2009, 11:47 AM
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Service B
My car is telling me I need a Service B in 30 days. Is it that important that I get one in that time? I just had it serviced for the service A not too long ago. what does it consist of? I called my dealer and they want over $500.00 to do it. I just don't want to spend that kind of money for someone to change the oil. From what I understand they dont actually do that much to the car it's more of checking for any problems. is this true?
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10-09-2009, 12:36 PM
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2004 S55 ///AMG, 2007 E350
Service A and B are approximatley 10K miles apart (varies with your driving, condition of oil, etc.). How many miles have you driven the car since your Svc. A ?
B service is about $450 to $500 at the Dealer(great source of revenue), Independent shops do it for $250. It is mostly check this and check that plus an oil/filter change and depneding on mileage cabin air filter change, engine air filter change, wipers, etc.
B service is about $450 to $500 at the Dealer(great source of revenue), Independent shops do it for $250. It is mostly check this and check that plus an oil/filter change and depneding on mileage cabin air filter change, engine air filter change, wipers, etc.
10-09-2009, 01:44 PM
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Thanks Corsa, Since I really don't drive that much I would assume It;s been about 5-6k miles.it just seems like a very expensive oil change to me.
10-09-2009, 01:55 PM
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It is. 6-7K miles is a little too early for another service. If you have a good Independent place on Long Island, try them.
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10-09-2009, 05:18 PM
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The FSS will also tell you you have X number of days if the time since last service approaches a year. You might want to have your oil changed (but for much less than $500). Be sure you use an MB-approved oil.
