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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 January 2014, 11:21:10
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I had to laugh. :).......or perhaps cry. :'(
I enquired about the cost of an 'A' service for my CLS 500 at a Mercedes main dealer.
The 'A' service is the most basic service, and consists of no more than an oil and filter change and a brief inspection to see if the washer bottle needs topping up, or the wiper rubbers are split.......etc ...etc.
So parts needed are 8 litres of fully synthetic oil and a filter......and maybe another 10 minutes scratching their arse as they idly look around the car.
COST......£327.50. ;D ;D ;D ;D
A Mercedes independent, some twenty miles away, will do the exact same job for £140......which is more than enough.
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I know what option i would go for,the d.i.y option ;D
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When labour is well over £100 an hour, it doesn't surprise me.
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I know what option i would go for,the d.i.y option ;D
Agreed......but if I go the Mercedes Indie route I get a stamp in the book and the service indicator reset.
Bearing in mind that the car has FSH it may be worth the extra cost......for now.
£327 for an oil change is simply is taking the piss.
£140 the indie is asking, less so.
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... and the service indicator reset.
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there used to be a website with all the variants listed of how to reset the service message without Star. This is how mine is done .......
a) Turn ignition key to '1'
b) Press the lower system selection button (left hand edge of steering wheel) repeatedly until you have the Basic display with mileage or temperature in the display
c) Press the odometer reset button briefly 3 times and you see the voltage display on the cluster and a ping is heard
d) use the scroll down arrow button until you see the 'Service menu'
e) Use +/- buttons to select the menu item CONFIRMATION then press the lower system selection button to confirm ("Complete service" is highlighted in dispay)
f) Confirm full service by pressing lower system selection button
g) Press top system selection button until you get back to Service menu
h) Use +/- buttons to select the 'Special Work' menu and Press the lower system selection button to confirm
i) Use +/- buttons to select Service 3 & press lower system selection button to confirm
j) Use +/- buttons to select the oil grade you used & press lower system selection button to confirm (nb, where only 1 grade of oil is allowed, there wont be a selection available)
k) repeatedly press lower system selection button until out of service mode
I think they're mostly similar :-\
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... and the service indicator reset.
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there used to be a website with all the variants listed of how to reset the service message without Star. This is how mine is done .......
a) Turn ignition key to '1'
b) Press the lower system selection button (left hand edge of steering wheel) repeatedly until you have the Basic display with mileage or temperature in the display
c) Press the odometer reset button briefly 3 times and you see the voltage display on the cluster and a ping is heard
d) use the scroll down arrow button until you see the 'Service menu'
e) Use +/- buttons to select the menu item CONFIRMATION then press the lower system selection button to confirm ("Complete service" is highlighted in dispay)
f) Confirm full service by pressing lower system selection button
g) Press top system selection button until you get back to Service menu
h) Use +/- buttons to select the 'Special Work' menu and Press the lower system selection button to confirm
i) Use +/- buttons to select Service 3 & press lower system selection button to confirm
j) Use +/- buttons to select the oil grade you used & press lower system selection button to confirm (nb, where only 1 grade of oil is allowed, there wont be a selection available)
k) repeatedly press lower system selection button until out of service mode
I think they're mostly similar :-\
Thanks, Andy. The service indicator is currently around the 4800 mile mark, so I can keep my money in my pocket for now. :y
PS.....I still haven't found the dipstick yet.
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...., so I can keep my money in my pocket for now. :y
or in the fuel tank ::)
PS.....I still haven't found the dipstick yet.
I don't think you have one :-\ I think you check via the dash cluster :-\ :-\
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The Indy price isn't that bad really when you consider that there's £80 worth of oil at retail prices and you get the stamp. ;)
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...., so I can keep my money in my pocket for now. :y
or in the fuel tank ::)
PS.....I still haven't found the dipstick yet.
I don't think you have one :-\ I think you check via the dash cluster :-\ :-\
Yes......and if this goes 'tits up' what then? :-\
There seems to be no way to check the oil level manually. :-\
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The Indy price isn't that bad really when you consider that there's £80 worth of oil at retail prices and you get the stamp. ;)
They tell me that they use either Mobil 1 0/40 or Shell helix 5/40.
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Yes......and if this goes 'tits up' what then? :-\
There seems to be no way to check the oil level manually. :-\
Nasty, expensive sounding noises from under the bonnet ??? ??? ???
A quick Google shows that a proper dipstick is available ..... at a price .... no idea what else is necessary to fit it :-\ :-\ :-\ One for MArk maybe :-\
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Engine-Oil-Dipstick-CLS500-CLS55-SL500-SLK55-S430-S500-/370759269386
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The Indy price isn't that bad really when you consider that there's £80 worth of oil at retail prices and you get the stamp. ;)
They tell me that they use either Mobil 1 0/40 or Shell helix 5/40.
Isn't GM's fully skimmed suitable? :-\ :-\
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/S73F2137.jpg)
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This might help
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q18pzpLu4oU&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQ18pzpLu4oU
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I'd probably be inclined to get the back street stamp at the maximum service inteval (eg, 2yrs/20k), and do a diy every 5k/1yr.
When I thought my MV6 was still worth something (as my intention was not to keep it long), I used to get the cheapest Masterfit stamp annually, and squeeze in 3 DIYs between.
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This might help
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q18pzpLu4oU&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQ18pzpLu4oU
Thanks for this, MM.
It looks like a have the red plug with SFA attached to it. :-\
How tight are Mercedes? :( :(
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Yes......and if this goes 'tits up' what then? :-\
There seems to be no way to check the oil level manually. :-\
Nasty, expensive sounding noises from under the bonnet ??? ??? ???
A quick Google shows that a proper dipstick is available ..... at a price .... no idea what else is necessary to fit it :-\ :-\ :-\ One for MArk maybe :-\
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Engine-Oil-Dipstick-CLS500-CLS55-SL500-SLK55-S430-S500-/370759269386
No special bits needed,just remove dipstick blank plug and fit said dipstick in't hole,your indy should have one or do as Andy says and check via cluster :y
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Yes......and if this goes 'tits up' what then? :-\
There seems to be no way to check the oil level manually. :-\
Nasty, expensive sounding noises from under the bonnet ??? ??? ???
A quick Google shows that a proper dipstick is available ..... at a price .... no idea what else is necessary to fit it :-\ :-\ :-\ One for MArk maybe :-\
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Engine-Oil-Dipstick-CLS500-CLS55-SL500-SLK55-S430-S500-/370759269386
No special bits needed,just remove dipstick blank plug and fit said dipstick in't hole,your indy should have one or do as Andy says and check via cluster :y
So even a ***king dipstick is an optional extra, Henry.
It beggars belief. :(
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Yes......and if this goes 'tits up' what then? :-\
There seems to be no way to check the oil level manually. :-\
Nasty, expensive sounding noises from under the bonnet ??? ??? ???
A quick Google shows that a proper dipstick is available ..... at a price .... no idea what else is necessary to fit it :-\ :-\ :-\ One for MArk maybe :-\
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Engine-Oil-Dipstick-CLS500-CLS55-SL500-SLK55-S430-S500-/370759269386
No special bits needed,just remove dipstick blank plug and fit said dipstick in't hole,your indy should have one or do as Andy says and check via cluster :y
So even a ***king dipstick is an optional extra, Henry.
It beggars belief. :(
Trying to keep servicing in house I suspect.
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Yes......and if this goes 'tits up' what then? :-\
There seems to be no way to check the oil level manually. :-\
Nasty, expensive sounding noises from under the bonnet ??? ??? ???
A quick Google shows that a proper dipstick is available ..... at a price .... no idea what else is necessary to fit it :-\ :-\ :-\ One for MArk maybe :-\
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Engine-Oil-Dipstick-CLS500-CLS55-SL500-SLK55-S430-S500-/370759269386
No special bits needed,just remove dipstick blank plug and fit said dipstick in't hole,your indy should have one or do as Andy says and check via cluster :y
So even a ***king dipstick is an optional extra, Henry.
It beggars belief. :(
Saves the chauffeur having to check it!
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Seen a Merc like yours today Mr Opti in asda car park , it was fun watching him trying to park it ;D Hope it wasnt you :-X
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Seen a Merc like yours today Mr Opti in asda car park , it was fun watching him trying to park it ;D Hope it wasnt you :-X
I went to pick the missus up from the train station last night, very small spaces for waiting. Along comes a girlie in an AudiQ9.......hilarious. She managed to squeeze it in but was stuck inside the car looking totally helpless. All the males in the vicinity........pissed ourselves. ;D
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The CLS is a bit of a whopper. Not as huge as a Phaeton though. :y
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The CLS is a bit of a whopper. ....
Just have faith in your front & rear parking sensors ;) ;) ;) ;)
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The CLS is a bit of a whopper. ....
Just have faith in your front & rear parking sensors ;) ;) ;) ;)
Parktronic. A £605 option on the Merc, although probably standard kit on STMO's Daewoo.
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Parktronic. A £605 option on the Merc, although probably standard kit on STMO's Daewoo.
Oops! As it's on mine I assumed it'd be standard on yours ???
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The CLS is a bit of a whopper. ....
Just have faith in your front & rear parking sensors ;) ;) ;) ;)
Parktronic. A £605 option on the Merc, although probably standard kit on STMO's Daewoo.
Competent drivers have no need of such aids. They are for fools and women.
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Parktronic. A £605 option on the Merc, although probably standard kit on STMO's Daewoo.
Oops! As it's on mine I assumed it'd be standard on yours ???
Not on the 2006 model. I believe that they come as standard on later models.
Comand/Sat Nav/ DVD is a £1990 option, and the 6 CD player a £365 option. :-\
Luckily for me, some wealthy bastard ticked the options box when the car was new. :y
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No wonder he wanted £8k for it ;D
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Parktronic. A £605 option on the Merc, although probably standard kit on STMO's Daewoo.
Oops! As it's on mine I assumed it'd be standard on yours ???
Not on the 2006 model. I believe that they come as standard on later models.
Comand/Sat Nav/ DVD is a £1990 option, and the 6 CD player a £365 option. :-\
Luckily for me, some wealthy bastard ticked the options box when the car was new. :y
No Comand on mine, though it has a CD changer in the glove box. I think it was only the wealthy bastards that would order a 5 litre V8 in the first place. ;) ;)
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Parktronic. A £605 option on the Merc, although probably standard kit on STMO's Daewoo.
Oops! As it's on mine I assumed it'd be standard on yours ???
Not on the 2006 model. I believe that they come as standard on later models.
Comand/Sat Nav/ DVD is a £1990 option, and the 6 CD player a £365 option. :-\
Luckily for me, some wealthy bastard ticked the options box when the car was new. :y
No Comand on mine, though it has a CD changer in the glove box. I think it was only the wealthy bastards that would order a 5 litre V8 in the first place. ;) ;)
.....and only the peasants like myself who buy it 7 years down the line..... ;D ;)
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After decades of peasantry why shouldn't you have a few creature comforts :y
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After decades of peasantry why shouldn't you have a few creature comforts :y
I agree, Mr Al. :y
My wish is to one day be as wealthy as STMO......then perhaps I'll be able to afford my 'Dream Daewoo'
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(Snigger :-X)
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With dreams like that, who needs nightmares :o
Might I politely suggest an immediate dessistance from eating cheese with your Ovaltine Mr Opti :y
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With dreams like that, who needs nightmares :o
Might I politely suggest an immediate dessistance from eating cheese with your Ovaltine Mr Opti :y
I had this horrible dream that I was stranded in Wakefield when a passing Daewoo owner with dubious intent offered me assistance....... :( :( :(
It was scary. :o :o ;D ;D ;)
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... and the service indicator reset.
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there used to be a website with all the variants listed of how to reset the service message without Star. This is how mine is done .......
a) Turn ignition key to '1'
b) Press the lower system selection button (left hand edge of steering wheel) repeatedly until you have the Basic display with mileage or temperature in the display
c) Press the odometer reset button briefly 3 times and you see the voltage display on the cluster and a ping is heard
d) use the scroll down arrow button until you see the 'Service menu'
e) Use +/- buttons to select the menu item CONFIRMATION then press the lower system selection button to confirm ("Complete service" is highlighted in dispay)
f) Confirm full service by pressing lower system selection button
g) Press top system selection button until you get back to Service menu
h) Use +/- buttons to select the 'Special Work' menu and Press the lower system selection button to confirm
i) Use +/- buttons to select Service 3 & press lower system selection button to confirm
j) Use +/- buttons to select the oil grade you used & press lower system selection button to confirm (nb, where only 1 grade of oil is allowed, there wont be a selection available)
k) repeatedly press lower system selection button until out of service mode
I think they're mostly similar :-\
Thanks, Andy. The service indicator is currently around the 4800 mile mark, so I can keep my money in my pocket for now. :y
PS.....I still haven't found the dipstick yet.
If that doesnt work Mr Opti.....have a looksey here
http://www.scribd.com/doc/25812578/March-2009-Mercedes-Benz-Reset-Service-Indicator-Guide
Page 7 is for the CLS :y
Edit: Forgot to add.....some mercs are fussy......make sure your sitting comfortably with the drivers door shut......i jest not.....the newer shape E classes wont do anything unless drivers door is shut
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Edit: Forgot to add.....some mercs are fussy......make sure your sitting comfortably with the drivers door shut......i jest not.....the newer shape E classes wont do anything unless drivers door is shut
Not just Mercs. A neighbour has a 7 Series BMW, and that's the same eg, it won't go into gear if the door is open .... ??? ???