OH_NAH

Hey guys,

Moving into European cars from Japanese cars and i just wanted to know what you guys in Sydney Australia are paying for the regular oil and filter changes from the dealer and if you go to your own mechanic who do you go to?
the only place i know is CPC city performance centre in Artarmon.
i'm wanting a c63 AMG c204 2011-12 model
I had to post in the w204 thread as i cannot find one for c204 AMG.
if someone can direct me to the right section that would be great as i'm new here.

Cheers

mr747

One of the guys on this forum just finished a supercharge install at city performance

Go to them or ramspeed or autowerks these all have good names in Sydney

Rate

Depends whether it's for an 'A' or 'B' service.
IME, Melbourne dealer prices range from ~$700 for an 'A' to about $1100 for a 'B' service.
That covers the normal service items.

DialDforDan

Don't go to Ramspeed, they definitely don't have a good name.

A and B services sound about right. Think Merc want a bit more for the B service.

I just paid $900 to MB in Chatswood for oil changes to the auto / diff. Seemed reasonable.

mr747

Really i thought they had a good name

what about autowerks

DialDforDan

They might be good, but I've never managed to get a call back from them.

charliekay

Ramspeed were good, I never had an issue with them but I have heard a couple of bad things about them lately, though a friend of mine still uses them for services and he hasn't had an issue.

City Performance is highly recommended or just your local dealer. Prices wont vary too much for a basic oil change.

OH_NAH

Thanks guys, that really helps!

MrBlonde

Charlie - What's your connection with City Performance?

AMG893

If its just a matter of a simple Oil & Filter, inbetween services (every 5000kms), i will DIY.
Oil costs $125 for 10 Quarts (Mobil1 5w40 ESP), filter is $15 Genuine, Sump Plug & Washer $4.

Total $144 + 40 mins time. Easy to DIY.
When doing the oil change, i like to jack up from the DRIVERS side, as the sump plug is pointing towards the passengers side, this way it drains out as much as possible.

Also, dont do it when the oil/ car is cold. Try to do the oil change when the oil is still warm. Obviously not at 100deg operating temp, because there is a risk of burning. Just while its still warm, so the oil can easily drain.

Hope that helps.

charliekay

No connection, just a happy customer.

I have used many different workshops in my life and City Performance is up there with the best of them.

Why do you ask?

MrBlonde

Mate I am on a steep learning curve on M156 mods for Aussie RHD and have been stalking your posts here to benefit from your experience.

I wanted to understand if your recommendation about City Performance was based on anything other than personal experience being a customer (and not some affiliation with Ezio or Alessio!)

I have also been to many Sydney workshops in my life and met Ezio and Alessio a couple of times on other projects.

charliekay

Hey mate,

I am not sure who Ezio is, I met Bruno, Sam and Alessio there. The great thing about them was after I picked up the car and paid my $ they would still email me for weeks making sure the car was still running smoothly and there weren't any issues. That isn't mentioning their constant updates while they have the car.

Charlie

MrBlonde

Charlie, you gotta love a workshop that communicates well; so many do not.

- Kenny

AMG893

THE BEST ENGINE! I am on my 4th!