UK-RV said:OK
So what people are saying is that, despite the literature stating exactly what should be performed under an M3 service, you (or Freightliner) may choose not to have it all done.
Does this not invalidate the engine/chassis etc warranties ?
I cant see how you can claim to have maintained the vehicle correctly if you decide not to follow the recommended schedule.
Am I missing something here?
We have now had 2x M1 and 1x M2 and are planning 1x M3 service - all since February 06 and with 24,000 miles travelled.
Would we be safe (warranty wise) to simply tell the FL service centre what has been done to date and leave it for them to decide what is required? (and get quote etc first)
Thanks
Paul
Paul:
That is pretty much what you have to do. For instance your chassis is new enough (1/04) that the Allison tranny came with Transynd fluid out of Freightliner while mine came with standard ATF. With Transynd you are required to change fluid every 4 years or 150,000 miles, not 12 months or 25,000 miles that standard ATF requires so you will save 400-500 dollars there alone. The requirement to change the air dryer desiccant cartridges is every 18 months for chassis built before 6/2003 and every 36 months for those after so you will not need them as well. I guess what this shows is that there is no standard price for a M3 inspection without going down the list to check all items.
These intervals are in your Freightliner Owner's manual.
The discount is 5 % unless somethong has changed very recently.
Leo:
You are right, 5%.