Hi All,
I am not savvy with the mechanics of a car but I was told I need to check and refill my car's engine oil regardless of servicing date. It's a Mercedes C Class W205 - 2014 model and going to the dealership for this is going to cost me an arm and a leg. It's a long history how I got this car but I like to look after this until I have it but not spend on something unnecessary which a local mechanic can do.
The Service B on the car was done earlier this year and Service A is due in 100 days. I thought the engine oil does not need to be checked or refilled until a year or when servicing is due.
If I need to get the oil checked and refilled where can I go locally in Sydney City that won't charge me a lot like the dealership ?
Checking the level regularly is necessary. Open the bonnet, remove the dipstick and see if it needs more oil. Refill if it is low. You do not need a mechanic for this. Do it before you start the car after it has sat for a while.
Once upon a time when you got fuel they would fill your car and check the oil for you. Self serve killed that.
Servicing is changing the oil which can be DIY. I suspect however, given you don’t know how to check the oil it will be beyond you so get a mechanic to change the oil at your regular service according to the service schedule (probably every 6or 12 months depending on kms travelled)