My C240 seems to be experiencing a midlife crisis. Wasn't sure about the right section for this so if I'm in the wrong section please don't shoot!
Both issues are popping up at me on the display on the dash. The first keeps telling me to check the oil. After a long list of 'Perf. Serv. on Time', finally figured out what that was after 2 months & cracking open the handbook, thought it was just telling me off cos the service was overdue! I tested it on a flat surface & it asked for 2 litres. I had one litre in the boot so I put that in for the time being. The next day it flashed red at me saying to reduce the oil level! I only got this warning once then it went back to asking for 2 litres, maybe my maths is wrong but as I added 1 already surely it would only be 1 more? I'm now too scared to do anything as I don't like the red alerts.
The second thing is the rear right reverse light warning. I have now changed this bulb 3 times & it keeps going again within a couple of days & messages pop up when I put it in reverse, but not every time.
I had the car serviced in April.
I would really appreciate some input before going anywhere near a mechanic & possibly getting ripped off big time. I don't want to be convinced that something major needs doing if it doesn't. I have noticed that when a young female Mercedes driver enters a garage £ signs start pinging up!
Both issues are popping up at me on the display on the dash. The first keeps telling me to check the oil. After a long list of 'Perf. Serv. on Time', finally figured out what that was after 2 months & cracking open the handbook, thought it was just telling me off cos the service was overdue! I tested it on a flat surface & it asked for 2 litres. I had one litre in the boot so I put that in for the time being. The next day it flashed red at me saying to reduce the oil level! I only got this warning once then it went back to asking for 2 litres, maybe my maths is wrong but as I added 1 already surely it would only be 1 more? I'm now too scared to do anything as I don't like the red alerts.
The second thing is the rear right reverse light warning. I have now changed this bulb 3 times & it keeps going again within a couple of days & messages pop up when I put it in reverse, but not every time.
I had the car serviced in April.
I would really appreciate some input before going anywhere near a mechanic & possibly getting ripped off big time. I don't want to be convinced that something major needs doing if it doesn't. I have noticed that when a young female Mercedes driver enters a garage £ signs start pinging up!