Just a reminder that works for me, write your date of the oil change down, You wont have to write on the windshield or guess about it. I have found that a graphite pencil makes a great marker on the oil cap. You can rub it off with an eraser or your hand. I also mark standard oil filters but ours is internal so this is a good compromise. Enjoy, Woody

 

Good idea thanks

 

The crossfire tracks your oil changes for you, all you have to do is reset it at each oil change.

 

Missed that one how and where is that done? I am surprised that there is a log to record the last change date. Constantly amazed by the MB mother.

 

Read the attached.
Bollocks!!! It won't attach because I've already attached it in a different thread.
Here it is manually...


DESCRIPTION - FLEXIBLE SERVICE SYSTEM (FSS)
The Flexible Service System (FSS) is a demand-activated engine oil service system. The FSS will illuminate a symbol (2) in the instrument cluster to indicate to the driver when a particular service is due. After a level has dropped below a warning threshold, the remaining distance or the remaining time and the tool symbol (2) are displayed in the panel of the odometer. The FSS is supplied the time intervals from the digital clock in the instrument cluster. The remaining information is supplied by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Controller Antilock Brake (CAB) via the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus.

The data required for FSS from the CAN includes the following:
² The four wheel speed sensors from the CAB.
² Coolant temperature from the PCM.
² Engine speed from the PCM.
² Load torque from the PCM.

MAIN ODOMETER
This shows the total distance the vehicle has traveled. The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is directly related to the operating conditions of the vehicle. There are two symbols which will appear in the main odometer display field prior to the next suggested service.

This symbol represents Service A. (Picture of one wrench --Bob)

The second symbol represents Service B. (Picture of two wrenches --Bob)

Depending on operating conditions throughout the year, the next service is calculated and displayed next to the this symbol in days remaining before the next service is required. The next service may be calculated and displayed next to this symbol as distance remaining before the next service is
required.

The counter can also be reset by any individual after the indicated service has been performed. To do so:
1. Turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Within one second press the ****/button to the left of the display twice.
3. The present status for days remaining or distance traveled is displayed. Within ten seconds turn the key to OFF.
4. Press and hold the ****/button to the left of the display, while turning the key to ON/RUN again. The present status for days remaining or distance traveled is displayed once more. Continue to hold the ****/button to the left of the display. After approximately ten seconds, a tone sounds and the display shows 6,000 miles (10,000 km) for approximately ten seconds.
5. Release the ****/button to the left of the display.

If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset, the counter must be reset.
The message is displayed for approximately ten seconds when turning the key to the ON/RUN position, or while driving when reaching the service warning threshold. It can be cancelled manually by pressing the ****/button to the left of the display. Once the suggested term has passed, the message, plus either the symbol for Service A or the symbol for Service B preceded by a “–” (minus symbol) blinks for approximately thirty seconds and a tone sounds every time when turning the key to the ON/RUN position. The FSS display can also be called up for approximately ten seconds with the display illuminated by pressing the ****/button to the left of the display twice within one second.
Note: When disconnecting the battery for one or more days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such days not counted by the FSS can be added. The interval between services is determined by the type of vehicle operation. Driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined with short distance driving in which the engine does not reach normal operating temperature, reduce the interval between services

 

Or if you are like me and don't drive your car that much, you can change it every fall before parking it for the winter. No need to remember that way.

 

or just take it to the MB dealer... it's $100 but it's worth my peace of mind

and just so you know, it doesn't matter when you change the oil, the FSS calculates your next oil change depending on how you drive your car, so what is the point in knowing when you did it? it's gonna tell you exactly when it needs to be done anyway... I would rather learn how to use a MB...

 

Great idea. Especially if you wanna change it based on date not mileage.

 

Since I autocross I prefer to change according to time as it gets run REAL hard like 5-6 k over the whole course, Enjoy, Woody ( This way I know how many events I have run by the calander )

 

what part of va do you race in? how does the car do against the others?

 

Winchester and Fredrick md. in the Mercedes and Capitol Driving clubs. Runs well but the understeer is the issue as the 245 slicks dont keep the traction, with the power available. The LSD is useful but again power is not a problem, turning is. Enjoy Woody