Ok scraping the Service B and going with just an oil change....

melmanc55 · 03-16-2011, 11:57 AM

Ok i've decided to skip the full Service B and just go with an oil change and have them change the diff fluid. Taking to my local dealer. They are charging me $120 for the oil change and $80 diff service. I know I know I can ge the diff service for free.

My question is there anything else I would have them check? I bought the car with 13k miles (it now has almost 19k). It is calling for the service B. Based on everything I have read on here it is just a glorified oil change. Just want to make sure I don miss anything. Thoughts? Thanks guys.

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novae500 · 03-16-2011, 01:55 PM

just get the oil change. My local dealer runs monthly specials for $99 for oil changes. As far as the service, its more /less inspection of brakes, tires, etc..Somethign you can do yourself. I dont plan on doing any of the service A/B as a whole, but will pick the ones that i really do need if i can't do myself (tranny /diff fluid changes).

Merc-Skycap · 03-16-2011, 05:50 PM

If you don't mind me asking, how much is your dealer charging your for B as a whole?

Jons95c36amg · 03-16-2011, 07:27 PM

Check the fluids including the power steering. Mine was a little low. My C63 has 20k miles.

Mort · 03-16-2011, 08:58 PM

Might want to change the cabin filter and flush the brake fluid. Definitely check the air filters.

Yuille36 · 03-17-2011, 09:49 AM

Yes, definitely change the cars cabin filter and your engine filters.

jvanbrecht · 03-17-2011, 01:45 PM

I changed mine, easy to do.. and hell, the engine air filters are cheaper then the cabin one.

Yuille36 · 03-17-2011, 01:53 PM

I just ordered 2 oil filters and 2 air filters for my upcoming service on the E63, next month. As for my C63, I still have another 2500 miles before service is due. So it's always good to buy extras.

jvanbrecht · 03-17-2011, 02:10 PM

Oddly enough, its not the parts that cost you, even if you spend $60 for the cabin air filter from MB.... Its the damn oil.. 2 six packs cost me about $120... And there are no places to really buy in bulk or at a discount.. Even Amazon prices were the same at Autozone or Advanced..

justthebest · 03-17-2011, 02:22 PM

I was going to do the same thing with my GL, but a service tech explained to me that services are controlled by a report the vehicle generates, not a true schedule. So if you're going to just do the oil / diff, I'd at least get a dealer to scan the vehicle and make sure that's all you need.

Yuille36 · 03-17-2011, 02:27 PM

jvanbrecht.....Dam, where are you buying oil from? I was just at Autozone two days ago. A case (6) quarts of Mobil 1 0W40 sells for $44.83, So 12 quarts would set you back approximately $90, not $120, unless your buying from the stealership because you know that they will definitely have it in stock.

jvanbrecht · 03-17-2011, 02:40 PM

I picked mine up from Advanced Autoparts (it was around the corner from my house). Only things I picked up from the dealer were the air filter and oil filter, since I did not have the foresight to order online before I decided to do it myself.

Yuille36 · 03-17-2011, 02:46 PM

haha...i know how that goes. I always try to order two of everything since the C63 and the E63 using the same parts (oil filters, air filters)

Yuille36 · 03-17-2011, 02:48 PM

What size socket is used for the oil filter cap, on our cars? Is it 36mm or 38mm. I need to buy a socket or a boxed wrench for our DIY event next month.

ATL_MB · 03-17-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Yuille36

What size socket is used for the oil filter cap, on our cars? Is it 36mm or 38mm. I need to buy a socket or a boxed wrench for our DIY event next month.

Get to the gym

- I can usually get it off without a wrench. It should just be hand tight. But when I do need a wrench, I just use an adjustable wrench or slip jaw pliers. I refuse to buy a giant-*** wrench just for the oil filter housing.

melmanc55 · 03-17-2011, 09:42 PM

Quote:

If you don't mind me asking, how much is your dealer charging your for B as a whole?

They wanted $489 for the Service B. I think the oil change was actually $112. I think I over stated the price a little bit. The diff change was $80. I know some people here have gotten it for free but not the case at my dealers. So about $200 for both items. I can change the filters myself (it's not that big a deal). The scan is something though I might look into.

MBFLO · 03-17-2011, 09:49 PM

advanced auto had a sale not to long ago on oil .. picked up 9 quarts for like $43 bucks . Used some kind of code picked the store locally and payed for paypal and picked up at the store . When i got there they had my oil sitting behind the counter just waitin for me ..
Wish i had gotten more though..Deals dead now ..

Jons95c36amg · 03-18-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Yuille36

jvanbrecht.....Dam, where are you buying oil from? I was just at Autozone two days ago. A case (6) quarts of Mobil 1 0W40 sells for $44.83, So 12 quarts would set you back approximately $90, not $120, unless your buying from the stealership because you know that they will definitely have it in stock.

I buy the oil at MB dealership Mobil 1 for $6 qrt. They hook me up

Mort · 03-19-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jons95c36amg

I buy the oil at MB dealership Mobil 1 for $6 qrt. They hook me up

That is a good deal. my local dealer has Mobil 1 5W40 in bulk and they said they would sell it to me for ~ $10.00. It is over that at most auto places around here if you can get it at all.

Jons95c36amg · 03-19-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mort

That is a good deal. my local dealer has Mobil 1 5W40 in bulk and they said they would sell it to me for ~ $10.00. It is over that at most auto places around here if you can get it at all.

More like a great deal. Regular price is over $8 a qrt.

hhughes1 · 03-19-2011, 10:28 PM

I was at Advance Auto today, Mobil 1 is 8.99/qt but they have a special: 5 qts and a filter for $32.99 Of course they didn't have a filter for the C63 but I got 2 for my son's S2000. The filter cost me $33 at the dealership.

03-16-2011, 01:55 PM	#2
novae500 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,407 Drives: W211	just get the oil change. My local dealer runs monthly specials for $99 for oil changes. As far as the service, its more /less inspection of brakes, tires, etc..Somethign you can do yourself. I dont plan on doing any of the service A/B as a whole, but will pick the ones that i really do need if i can't do myself (tranny /diff fluid changes). __________________ 05 E55: 496rwhp / 530 torque, MBH headers, Renntech 168mm, Smaller s/c pulley, EC H/E, CF Intake Tubes, TTM Scoops, HRE 547rs, OE Tuned 06 E500 4matic: wife's

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Merc-Skycap MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,018 Drives: AMG & RR	If you don't mind me asking, how much is your dealer charging your for B as a whole? __________________

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Jons95c36amg MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 3,244 Drives: 02 CLK 55 AMG,09 C63 loaded with P30	Check the fluids including the power steering. Mine was a little low. My C63 has 20k miles. __________________ 02 CLK55-13.1@108.6 stock 95 C36 sold 09 C63-12.6@115 stock OE-tuning-only tune stock filters,charcoals intact-11.9@118.5 best trap 119 60-130 in 8.71sec "VERIFIED"-6speedonline.TUNED ONLY .Stock filters,charcoals intact,93oct. Everything else stock.

03-17-2011, 09:49 AM	#6
Yuille36 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,841 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG	Yes, definitely change the cars cabin filter and your engine filters. __________________ It is never taken for granted that a commitment to speed and acceleration must be matched with an equivalent ambition when it comes time to stop

03-17-2011, 01:53 PM	#8
Yuille36 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,841 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG	I just ordered 2 oil filters and 2 air filters for my upcoming service on the E63, next month. As for my C63, I still have another 2500 miles before service is due. So it's always good to buy extras. __________________ It is never taken for granted that a commitment to speed and acceleration must be matched with an equivalent ambition when it comes time to stop

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Mort MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,233 Drives: 2010 C63 P31;1971 280SE 3.5(Sold);2003 1500 HD Silverado;2008 R320 CDI (sold);2011 GLK350 (wife's)	Might want to change the cabin filter and flush the brake fluid. Definitely check the air filters.

03-17-2011, 01:45 PM	#7
jvanbrecht MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,316 Drives: 09 C63	I changed mine, easy to do.. and hell, the engine air filters are cheaper then the cabin one.

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jvanbrecht MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,316 Drives: 09 C63	Oddly enough, its not the parts that cost you, even if you spend $60 for the cabin air filter from MB.... Its the damn oil.. 2 six packs cost me about $120... And there are no places to really buy in bulk or at a discount.. Even Amazon prices were the same at Autozone or Advanced..

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justthebest MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,551 Drives: '12 C63 Black Series, '12 ML63, '12 CLS63 (Sold), '10 C63 (Sold), '10 VelociRaptor, '09 GL550	I was going to do the same thing with my GL, but a service tech explained to me that services are controlled by a report the vehicle generates, not a true schedule. So if you're going to just do the oil / diff, I'd at least get a dealer to scan the vehicle and make sure that's all you need. __________________ '10 575 Hennessey VelociRaptor / '13 SL 63 AMG / '13 Boss 302 LS / '12 ML 63 AMG MBOGC 80

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Yuille36 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,841 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG	jvanbrecht.....Dam, where are you buying oil from? I was just at Autozone two days ago. A case (6) quarts of Mobil 1 0W40 sells for $44.83, So 12 quarts would set you back approximately $90, not $120, unless your buying from the stealership because you know that they will definitely have it in stock. __________________ It is never taken for granted that a commitment to speed and acceleration must be matched with an equivalent ambition when it comes time to stop

03-17-2011, 02:40 PM	#12
jvanbrecht MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,316 Drives: 09 C63	I picked mine up from Advanced Autoparts (it was around the corner from my house). Only things I picked up from the dealer were the air filter and oil filter, since I did not have the foresight to order online before I decided to do it myself.

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Yuille36 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,841 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG	haha...i know how that goes. I always try to order two of everything since the C63 and the E63 using the same parts (oil filters, air filters) __________________ It is never taken for granted that a commitment to speed and acceleration must be matched with an equivalent ambition when it comes time to stop

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Yuille36 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,841 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG	What size socket is used for the oil filter cap, on our cars? Is it 36mm or 38mm. I need to buy a socket or a boxed wrench for our DIY event next month. __________________ It is never taken for granted that a commitment to speed and acceleration must be matched with an equivalent ambition when it comes time to stop

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MBFLO MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,045 Drives: 01e55blk/blk	advanced auto had a sale not to long ago on oil .. picked up 9 quarts for like $43 bucks . Used some kind of code picked the store locally and payed for paypal and picked up at the store . When i got there they had my oil sitting behind the counter just waitin for me .. Wish i had gotten more though..Deals dead now .. __________________

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hhughes1 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,515 Drives: 2013 Chevy 427 Torch Red	I was at Advance Auto today, Mobil 1 is 8.99/qt but they have a special: 5 qts and a filter for $32.99 Of course they didn't have a filter for the C63 but I got 2 for my son's S2000. The filter cost me $33 at the dealership. __________________ Life throws lots of curves...good thing there is an apex in every one of them! 2013 Corvette 427 Torch Red 2009 C63 Mars Red MHP Long Tubes and V3 Tune, Quaife LSD(11.590 @ 121.94 Kleemann) (History) Sebring: 2:38 Roebling Road: 1:22 2012 Dodge Durango R/T 2010 HD RoadGlide (Custom paint, StageIII 103ci Motor)

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