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Old 09-23-2003, 05:16 PM
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On my 1998 C230, I have used the FSS, but with some modifcations. I change the oil every time the FSS counts down 5000kms (3K-miles). This usually gives an oil change interval of about 7000-7500kms (4300-4600miles).

I use Mobil 1 and my car is at 150,000km's or 93,000 miles. It has yet to show any consumption on the dipstick.

While I had a new tranny installed a few weeks ago the dealer did a compression test, as I am coming near the end of my warranty term. The engine ran 11.5bar exactly on all four pots. (167psi) New spec is 165-170psi.
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