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Old 07-08-2010, 07:56 PM
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To use the FSS system built into you cars computer you need a fleece media filter (hopefully that's what you got) and 8-9 quarts of a MB Spec 229.3 or 229.5 synthetic oil such as Mobil 1 0w-40 European Car Formula.

Many people get a syphon pump such as a Mity vac and suck the oil out from the top so no need to jack up the car. But the old way works too. From the bottom you need the seal that goes under the drain plug.

When you unscrew the filter housing you'll see it has a long shaft. There are 4 o-rings from big to small to replace, The filter should have an ink mark about 1" from each end. That is to make sure you push it all the way up into the housing, If you can see the ink mark, keep pushing.

The FSS monitors your driving habits such as short trips and also oil quality and let's know you when the next change is. If you don't drive a lot (<10K per year) then change once a year. If you drive a lot, maximum can be up to 20,000 miles.

FSS system and now to reset it after oil change is in the manual. Also. oil change is only part of the Schedule A or B service requirement.

Good luck.
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