First time taking my '99 E55 for service
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First time taking my '99 E55 for service
My dash indicates that I have 400 miles till the next service. I have 99' E55 which I got used and never sent it to an MB service.
I know my car is still under the orignal warrentee and I only have 21K miles on it.
My question are
1. What are they going to do?
2. It's it like my BMW where the service is FREE?
THanks
I know my car is still under the orignal warrentee and I only have 21K miles on it.
My question are
1. What are they going to do?
2. It's it like my BMW where the service is FREE?
THanks
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1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300TE
they should change the oil and filter with synthic oil ,change the air filter,,the dust filters for climate control .lube chassis and body seals/hinges,ans so on ,connect with hand held tester and cleanr any errornis fault codes....
unfortunatly service on your 99 is not free,,in northern va 475.00
if you had purscased a 2000 the service would be included for 4 years or 50k miles
unfortunatly service on your 99 is not free,,in northern va 475.00
if you had purscased a 2000 the service would be included for 4 years or 50k miles
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2018 Mclaren 720s, 2021 Aston Martin DBX
Over here, a typical FSS A-Service is $259.95 for 4-6-8 cylinders. It sounds like an AMG service could be more involved or a rip-off.
Here's whats done:
filter change and synthetic oil
new dust filter
inspect brake pads and rotors
rotate wheels
check and correct fluid levels
reset FFS indicator
The list doesn't seem too hard for a non-mercedes mechanic to do. I go to an independent garage for a $10 oil change with my Redline oil and OE filter and for the other stuff I don't want to do myself. The resetting of the FFS indicator is done as a favor by the dealer.
Shop around and have enough left over for the champagne room.
Here's whats done:
filter change and synthetic oil
new dust filter
inspect brake pads and rotors
rotate wheels
check and correct fluid levels
reset FFS indicator
The list doesn't seem too hard for a non-mercedes mechanic to do. I go to an independent garage for a $10 oil change with my Redline oil and OE filter and for the other stuff I don't want to do myself. The resetting of the FFS indicator is done as a favor by the dealer.
Shop around and have enough left over for the champagne room.
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2018 Mclaren 720s, 2021 Aston Martin DBX
You're right DSMIT
Here's a FSS B-service for $409.95
includes A-service
replace wiper inserts
lubricate and inspect trottle linkage
balance wheels
inspect undercarriage for leaks
check a/c refrigerant level
inspect V-belt
Its still no bargain.
includes A-service
replace wiper inserts
lubricate and inspect trottle linkage
balance wheels
inspect undercarriage for leaks
check a/c refrigerant level
inspect V-belt
Its still no bargain.
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From: Northern VA
SL 500
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
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
-----------------------------------
Without the warranty, it is expensive like others said. But standard oil change/filter by a reputable Euro shop should be $70.00, unlike 125.00 at the dealer..
djamer
- 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
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
-----------------------------------
Without the warranty, it is expensive like others said. But standard oil change/filter by a reputable Euro shop should be $70.00, unlike 125.00 at the dealer..
djamer
