Maintenance

[tuflgal]

No, I didnt get a maintenance book. They were a bit disorganized as I was the first one.

I bought the extended warranty... to be on the safe side.

I will be calling the dealer today for the book..and you are right..why do I have to do an oil change at 6k because of the warranty...rather than 10k as suggested. Yeah I too feel uncomf waiting THAT long. I dont drive my cars hard at all. I baby them. The dealer did say if it is babied the Smart could last up to 200k miles. I put on a lot of miles for work, so THIS I'd like to see!

Thanks again for your help everyone!

[propes]

Did you ask them why every six thousand versus ten? There has to be a reason, or we should all just be doing that.

[Old SGM]

I have a Honda fit, the computer counts either engine run time or total RPMs (not sure which), to find out how much life is left on the oil push the odometer reset button it gives you a percent of usage left before your next oil change. The Honda went over 10,000 before the light came on at 10% left for the first oil change. I have about 17,000 miles on the Fit and according to the counter I have 60% left before I need to do the second oil change. Maybe the Smaft using a similar system?

[StevenM1TX]

Originally Posted by Old SGM

I have a Honda fit, the computer counts either engine run time or total RPMs (not sure which), to find out how much life is left on the oil push the odometer reset button it gives you a percent of usage left before your next oil change. The Honda went over 10,000 before the light came on at 10% left for the first oil change. I have about 17,000 miles on the Fit and according to the counter I have 60% left before I need to do the second oil change. Maybe the Smaft using a similar system?

Nope, click the left hand button on the dash twice quickly and you will see the 10,000 mile countdown. Simple countdown on the smart.

[tuflgal]

Hi Gang -

I spoke with the Sales rep yesterday and discussed 10K vs 6k and he states 10k..and 'he never heard of such thing of the 6k'. And when we do have the oil change be ready to pay well over $140.00

He will be getting me a Maintenance book.

Thanks for the info. If anyone wants to email me directly:
tuflgal@yahoo.com


Thanks again!

[Fredvon4]

tuflgal

First I seriously think you need to carefully read the extended service contract you bought.... Then Have your sales person carefully read the extended service contract.... it clearly reads that to maintain the contract the owner must have proven oil changes every 6 months or 6,000 miles

[Panos]

Originally Posted by Fredvon4

tuflgal

First I seriously think you need to carefully read the extended service contract you bought.... Then Have your sales person carefully read the extended service contract.... it clearly reads that to maintain the contract the owner must have proven oil changes every 6 months or 6,000 miles

I agree. Don't take the sales persons word for it. I have been to many dealerships where the salesman barely knows anything more about the car he's selling then what's printed in the window sticker.

So, if you're buying this extended warranty you need to do 6 months or 6,000 miles,along with other services?? Not that i would ever let any car i own go 10k before an oil change. 5-6k with synthetic would be tops for me. I'd like to know what the real reason would be behind this. My guess would be that they would force you to service the car sooner to prevent any major problems while the car is under warranty, so they don't get stuck with hefty repair bills...Although it would be nice to have a 5yr warranty.

[strider63]

Originally Posted by tuflgal

Hi Gang -

I spoke with the Sales rep yesterday and discussed 10K vs 6k and he states 10k..and 'he never heard of such thing of the 6k'. And when we do have the oil change be ready to pay well over $140.00

He will be getting me a Maintenance book.

Thanks for the info. If anyone wants to email me directly:
tuflgal@yahoo.com


Thanks again!

Maintenance book? So is that the same thing as the service Manual everyone is trying to get hold of?
I thought that there is a maintenance section in the owners manual.

[tuflgal]

Hi Strider63

The 'Maintenance Book' is truly a seperate book from the 'Owners Manual'.

[nickinsacramento]

I am a smart 'salesman' aka brand specialist, and read the forums. I spoke to our Finance Manager, who stated to me that smart used some forms for the extended warranty that said 6months/6k miles. They will be phased out soon. The new forms will reflect the 12months/10k miles service intervals, which also will be mailed to the folks that opted for extended coverage. I am happy to research any of these... idiosynchrasies... for anybody. My name is Nick, contact me by phone at smart center Sacramento, CA at (916) 484-5994.