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Old 09-23-2006, 07:09 PM
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First time oil change on a 2001 E320

Thank you to host(s) of this site. This is my first visit. I'm familiar with forums such as this one. I'm an old time wrench turner but on hot rods. I will be taking over the majority of the maintenance so will be visiting here often to get more comfortable with the car. Now my issue:

I will be performing my first oil & filter change on my wifes 2001 E320. I have a lift in the garage so will be draining the oil out the drain hole (vice a TopSider). A few questions:

1. Is it necessary to loosen the oil filter if draining from below?
2. While up in the air are there any special items to check on a 45K mile car?
3. Since there is no transmission dip stick, is there a fill plug I should pull to check fluid level and appearance?
4. How do you reset the service indicator?

thx again, r

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Old 09-23-2006, 07:48 PM
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loosen the oil filter and open oil filler cap, always seems to let a few more ounces free itself.

only a special computer can chk trans fluid level

if you go to mbusa.com and OWNERS ON LINE you can download owners manual with direction for resetting FSS
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Old 09-23-2006, 09:03 PM
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FSS reset: get in car, CLOSE DOOR, turn key to position 2 and press 0 (reset) button on dash twice within four seconds. turn key off, press and hold 0 button, turn key to position 2 and continue holding 0 button for 10 seconds. should beep and reset itself to 10,000 miles.

Oftentimes takes a couple of trys.

Requires Full Syn oil.
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Old 09-23-2006, 09:40 PM
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These are really sensitive on the trans fluid level. On the negative side you need the special tool dipstick to check it. On the positive side, the shift quality will deteriorate if it's low or high. Best advice I have is if it's shifting OK and there are no leaks, don't sweat it.
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Old 09-24-2006, 10:29 AM
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Use genuine MB filter, Mobil one sybthetic 5-40 Euro formula, and change your cabin filters( behind glove box) this time or next. No leaks or drips no problem.
There is a real discussion at my dealer between the "guys", MB evidently passed on some info that since the nature of trans fluid is gritty it really does not wear. The head technician feels that it does more good to change it at 50/60, but the fluid looks good on some they have pulled down for other issues. It was interesting to listen to their views!
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Old 09-24-2006, 11:53 AM
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FYI - Mobil 1 Euro 0-40 which I used in my Diesel is off the shelves (at least in my area) and Mobil has relabeled all their products.

Frustrating!! I went with Shell Rotella T on yesterday's oil change.
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Old 09-24-2006, 05:54 PM
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Smile Thank you!

Thank you very much for the responses. Great information.

It is a gasoline car and the dealer has been running Mobil 1 which I plan to continue. Very impressed with the synthetics. I wanted to run it in a solid lifter HP small block Ford but the cam manufacture did not advise it.

I have printed the reset procedure and will keep it with the cars maintenace log. Thank you for that input.

Staying with the MB genuine oil filter was going to be another question I had thought about. Thank you for getting ahead of me. I have read a couple unofficial studies and was considering NAPA Gold made by WIX which has a very reputation. However the car has the extended warranty and if something went south I would like MB to find the their product.

Thank you all again for your time responding. Glad I found this site. r
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Old 09-24-2006, 06:06 PM
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Transmission, thank you Gilly

I would be remiss not thanking Gilly for the transmission advice. I do not like making problems for myself. I will take your advice and if it shifts correctly and no leaks then I won't worry. If not MB can work on it. btw, if it were to leak, what color is the transmission fluid?

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Old 09-24-2006, 07:55 PM
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The fluid is originally red like any other ATF. Now, if you ever actually SEE the fluid,it would surprise you, it does get quite black and appears dirty. The clutch material has graphite in it, so this is only an appearance problem. MB has no recommendation for the fluid change (filled for life), I would probably go much longer than a normal transmission fluid interval, 125,00-150,000, somewhere along there.
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Old 12-07-2006, 07:49 PM
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Maintenance reset, How do I do it?

I attempted many many times to reset the maintenance reminder (The FSS?) per TMAllison's instructions.
It did not work. It still shows zero miles and and "B" service required when turning on the key.

Anything I should try to reset the maintenance minder?

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Old 12-07-2006, 09:08 PM
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Your owner's manual should show the FSS reset procedure. If not, find a friendly independent MB mechanic to help you. (Or your dealer, if they're not complete pricks...)
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Old 12-07-2006, 11:33 PM
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You DID get get in the car and close the door, right? Won't work otherwise.
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Old 12-08-2006, 03:36 PM
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Yes, regarding closing the door. I even tried with and without the interior light dimming. I did not find the reset procedure in the ops. manual so I asked the dealer.

Regarding the dealer, the service guy told me he did not know how to do it. The Service Manager didn't care about getting the answer either.

I recently met the tech. supervisor who seemed ok maybe I will stop by and talk to him.

(btw, about two months ago one of the two catalytic mufflers failed at approx. 40k miles. I asked them to replace both similar to headlight theory. The answer was "no." Guess what the car just had replaced. )

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Old 12-08-2006, 03:58 PM
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FSS: Keep trying. Usually take 5 or 6 times before it resets for me.
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Old 12-08-2006, 08:10 PM
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2 ways to try it:
First step for either way is to get in the car and close the door.
Then the second step is always to turn the key on (so lights on dash come on).
The 3rd step is always to push the reset button twice, this should call up the miles remaining (or miles overdue). After this there are 2 variations. The one that usually works for me is:
HOLD reset button down. While doing this, turn key to OFF, then back to the "ON" position again (lights on dash on again). Just keep holding the button down, may take 5-15 seconds. You'll here the beep and fss will say 10,000.
Variation 2 is to call up the fss display as before, but don't press button. Turn key off, THEN hold down button and proceed as before, keep button down and turn the key back on, hold down for 5-15 seconds until it resets.
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