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I know that a number of BMW and Mercedes products do....I don't remember all of the exact ones (some of them don't even have oil dipsticks any more). But, for oil changes, I don't trust those computerized "monitors". They have allowed some engines to get gelled and sludged up.....some engines have even had to be replaced under warranty. I'm a firm believer in 3-5 month/3000-5000 mile oil changes, depending on driving conditions. That way, you're generally safe....especially with synthetic oil.
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I know that a number of BMW and Mercedes products do....I don't remember all of the exact ones (some of them don't even have oil dipsticks any more). But, for oil changes, I don't trust those computerized "monitors". They have allowed some engines to get gelled and sludged up.....some engines have even had to be replaced under warranty. I'm a firm believer in 3-5 month/3000-5000 mile oil changes, depending on driving conditions. That way, you're generally safe....especially with synthetic oil.
I know that a number of BMW and Mercedes products do....I don't remember all of the exact ones (some of them don't even have oil dipsticks any more). But, for oil changes, I don't trust those computerized "monitors". They have allowed some engines to get gelled and sludged up.....some engines have even had to be replaced under warranty. I'm a firm believer in 3-5 month/3000-5000 mile oil changes, depending on driving conditions. That way, you're generally safe....especially with synthetic oil.
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Our 06 sienna le (no nav) has an ancient "MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" light (oil change) that comes on every 3000miles(?).
MB has the Service A, B, C reminder-01S500. After that you gotta look it up or ask the dealer what is required of that.
05GX and LS has the break down menu through the nav. I think those you can manually set.
99 GS (no nav) - nada.
MB has the Service A, B, C reminder-01S500. After that you gotta look it up or ask the dealer what is required of that.
05GX and LS has the break down menu through the nav. I think those you can manually set.
99 GS (no nav) - nada.
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