Experiences with Oil & Lube Express Shops?

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fyis - 04 Sep 2006 15:02 GMT

I understand that these are independently owned, but since I no longer wish
to bring my MB (2000 ML320) into the dealer for an oil change, any
recommendations? Anything specific (other than synthetic oil) I should ask
for in the way of specific types of filters or servicing checks?

TIA,
DanlK, FYI Services Collectibles
www.FYIS.org

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Tiger - 04 Sep 2006 15:10 GMT

You can bring your own filter... buy them online and bring them in to your
local lube shop. As for FSS indicator, your owner's manual tells you how to
reset them.

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Truckdude - 04 Sep 2006 16:38 GMT

>I understand that these are independently owned, but since I no longer wish
>to bring my MB (2000 ML320) into the dealer for an oil change, any
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> DanlK, FYI Services Collectibles
> www.FYIS.org

Be careful who you go to:

http://www.urlbee.com/?8390

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Dori A Schmetterling - 04 Sep 2006 17:23 GMT

That is a damning indictment. Any idea when the item was broadcast?

DAS

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> Be careful who you go to:
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> http://www.urlbee.com/?8390

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Truckdude - 04 Sep 2006 18:00 GMT

> That is a damning indictment. Any idea when the item was broadcast?
>
> DAS

April 2006

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/scams/jiffylube.asp

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Josh - 04 Sep 2006 21:23 GMT

Don't do it. You are much better off going to a good independent MB
mechanic that actually knows how to change the oil filter on your Mercedes.
I tried the Jiffy Lube route once and after they finally located the filter
(with my assistance) they nearly snapped it off trying to open it up (note
that these canisters are not the typically screw-on models found on many US
and Japanese cars). I had them stop what they were doing and took it to my
usual mechanic. And in terms of finding a good independent, if the car is
out of warranty then you'll want to build a relationship with a mechanic
that you can trust.

Josh

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