Service A or B?

SLeeK350 · 09-25-2007

I am a bit confused by the reading of the maintenance schedule.
The car has been bought new November 2006 (2007 model year).
Two weeks ago at 11490 miles I noticed that the display says Service B in 1400 miles and change.
Now at 11740 miles the display says Service B in 28 days.
I have not yet reach 13000 miles for Service A and the OBD says Service B which is supposed to be performed at 26000 miles.
Does somebody know what the explanation for this apparent discrepancy is?

It looks like that the difference between the two Services - other than oil and filter, inspections, and checks - is the replacement of the dust filter.
I know we have a drought in South Florida but it is not so dusty as to warrant a dust filter at 13000 miles or am I wrong?

If I request the dealership to just perform an oil and filter change (no inspections and checks which I can do, no air filter and dust filter which I intend to do it myself) and reset the computer will it void the warranty?

Your input will be greatly appreciated.

**alroumi** · 09-25-2007

My car has around 3,774km and it says Service b exceeded within 18 days. I took it to the dealership and they told me service A, B are free for you as you never brought in the car for servicing due to low miles.

SLeeK350 · 09-25-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

My car has around 3,774km and it says Service b exceeded within 18 days. I took it to the dealership and they told me service A, B are free for you as you never brought in the car for servicing due to low miles.

Now, at 11746m the display says Service A in 26 days

.
So, in one day I went from A to B then to A and from 29 days to 26 days for the next service

.

No, I am not the one who is crazy

.

And MBUSA is of no help

. I told the representative that the dealership is not the one who built the car

.

Thanks anyway for your reply. I am not looking for a free Service, I am looking for input which apply to my case

.

**etyu** · 09-26-2007

First true service (after the acquaintance service at 1000-3000 miles) is around a year or roughly 13000 miles (whichever comes first) and it is service A (short service). It should cost around USD$110-120 for the oil and filter service.

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SLeeK350 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Other Toys: 2007 SLK 350, 2003 GMC Envoy, 2008 Lexus RX350 Posts: 8 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Service A or B? I am a bit confused by the reading of the maintenance schedule. The car has been bought new November 2006 (2007 model year). Two weeks ago at 11490 miles I noticed that the display says Service B in 1400 miles and change. Now at 11740 miles the display says Service B in 28 days. I have not yet reach 13000 miles for Service A and the OBD says Service B which is supposed to be performed at 26000 miles. Does somebody know what the explanation for this apparent discrepancy is? It looks like that the difference between the two Services - other than oil and filter, inspections, and checks - is the replacement of the dust filter. I know we have a drought in South Florida but it is not so dusty as to warrant a dust filter at 13000 miles or am I wrong? If I request the dealership to just perform an oil and filter change (no inspections and checks which I can do, no air filter and dust filter which I intend to do it myself) and reset the computer will it void the warranty? Your input will be greatly appreciated.

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