You just bought a very expensive car. What is the issue for you? I would think that someone with the means to purchase such a fine car would not want to be stranded by the side of the road somewhere for the sake of a few hundred bucks worth of maintenance. Did you read your owner's manual? If not, then follow your indy's advice, which sounds very good to me. If you did read your manual, then follow those instructions for maintenance. Who cares if the M-B dealership mentioned it or not? If you have the maintenance work done then please enjoy the car for years to come. If not, please do not post it for sale on this board.

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Chip Johnson