ok, I'll just plan on 10k oil changes. I might actually have to pay to have it done, since I no longer have a garage or even a place to do it. There is a place here in Seattle called strictly mercedes, they have great reviews. They're gonna have to do my maintenance until further notice. The oil sticker on the windshield says it was changed about 1500 miles ago, so I'm good for awhile. Will the service light/msg pop up at 10k from the time it was reset last? I know I can get into it and change that stuff when I need to.
I do have an oil leak, but the dealer said it's coming from the front someplace, they would have to steam clean it to find the leak. BUT the weep hole for the oil cooler is dry, so that's a good sign.
Next I will get the transmission/diff/transfer fluid's changed.
I was enjoying the torque all day today
Even for a 5000 lb vehicle it moves right on out.