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firstmb
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Its almost a year now that I bought the ML and I have around 8500 miles on the car. According to car/service level indicator, Service B is needed in other 4500 miles. I have following questions regarding the service:
1. Does my car need Service A or Service B, I have not gone for Service A, then why does car says Service B is needed in other 4500 miles?
2. What is the difference between Service A & Service B
3. Should I wait for other 4500 miles as recommeded by car or just go and get the service done now?
TIA |
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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2. What is the difference between Service A & Service B
RTFM.  |
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firstmb
Date registered: Dec 1899
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AsianML - 6/8/2006 12:36 PM
2. What is the difference between Service A & Service B
RTFM. :)
Whats RTFM?? |
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Read the f****** manual. |
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Roch207
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Palmetto State
Vehicle(s): 2005 E320 CDI, 2010 Silverado 2500HD
Posts: 3749
| RE: Service A or Service B
wow, pithy. |
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Benzcowboy
Detailing/CarCare Host
Date registered: May 2006
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Vehicle(s): 2009 GL450 2005 E320
| RE: Service A or Service B
Here ya go 
A-Service
What we do:
- 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 2007 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
B-Service
What we do:
- 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 2007 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Edited by Benzcowboy 6/9/2006 6:11 PM
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firstmb
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: Service A or Service B
benzcowboy, thanks for the input, i did verify that from the manual.
I am still waiting for response to questions 1 & 3 in original post. |
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Shouldn't that little screen thingy tell you what service is needed? |
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Benzcowboy
Detailing/CarCare Host
Date registered: May 2006
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Vehicle(s): 2009 GL450 2005 E320
| Re: Service A or Service B
Yes you can use the multifunction display. It will tell you what service needs to be done.
I have the pdf of w164 manual. If i find the directions on how to check what service needs to be done using the multifunction display and the steering will controls i will post it. |
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jean7of9
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: Service A or Service B
firstmb - 6/8/2006 11:46 AM
1. Does my car need Service A or Service B, I have not gone for Service A, then why does car says Service B is needed in other 4500 miles?
TIA
After leaving the Dealership Showroom, The indicator on the FSS does not always reflect the real next service level. When in service the technician will have to interface with the Car Computer to identify the required service. Only after manually resetting the FSS that the Level letter reflects truly the next service. Mine was delivered also with a B and the SA told me he had seen new ML's leaving the showroom with C as the next "Fist Service". |
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Benzcowboy
Detailing/CarCare Host
Date registered: May 2006
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Vehicle(s): 2009 GL450 2005 E320
| RE: Service A or Service B
OK just in case anyone needs , here are the directions out of the owner's manual.
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Benzcowboy
Detailing/CarCare Host
Date registered: May 2006
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Vehicle(s): 2009 GL450 2005 E320
| RE: Service A or Service B
Sorry i got off the subject
1. Does my car need Service A or Service B, I have not gone for Service A, then why does car says Service B is needed in other 4500 miles?
Fss automatically decide what service needs to be done.
3. Should I wait for other 4500 miles as recommeded by car or just go and get the service done now?
I asked the same thing with the E320 when it was around 8000 miles. The service manager said they couldn't do it until it reached 13,000.
I took delivery of the E320 in October 2004. It just reached 13,000 a month ago. I payed $250 for service B .
By the way your first tire rotation should be free. |
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jean7of9
Date registered: Dec 1899
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I always changed the oil and replaced the oil filter on my E320 4matic at about half the recommended mileage by MB. I simply paid for the service and asked them not/not to reset the FSS until the next scheduled service. I am doing the same thing on my BMW 330xi and will adopt same habit on the ML. The dealer will perform any service ahead of schedule as long as you are willing to pay for it. |
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firstmb
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Thanks everyone for the valuable feedback. I have scheduled service tomorrow and dealer will determine whether the car needs Service A or Service B.
Its to better to follow MB Manual even though the car says Service B in 4500 miles. |
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