CLK55 AMG, CLK63 AMG (W208, W209) 2000 - 2010 (Two Generations)

Spring replacement needed?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 08-10-2015, 12:58 AM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Dmtypr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Clk w209 AMG
Spring replacement needed?

Hello guys!

Just checkin-in to get your responses on a thought a local indie made.. I was at an european service shop and heard someone state that it was NECESSARY to change springs on cars after 70k miles

I think its not necessary if its not broken I mean do they change compression over time??

Anyways what do you think?
Old 08-10-2015, 02:46 AM
  #2  
tw2
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
tw2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 3,412
Received 280 Likes on 231 Posts
2005 E55 AMG, 1991 MR2
My understanding is that springs can sag over time but very rarely ever need changing for the life of the car. Shocks on the other hand can wear quite a bit. I would say it was recommended to replace worn shocks. Necessary is a bit over the top unless they are obviously stuffed.
Old 08-10-2015, 06:57 AM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!

 
Amir_AMG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Bethesda, MD
Posts: 1,298
Received 60 Likes on 56 Posts
2007 SL55
^^ +1...I have never heard of springs that are NECESSARY to be replaced in any vehicle under 200k or used consistently on a track


shocks on the other hand can start leaking and should be replaced once they are worn out, but again it very rarely necessary
Old 08-11-2015, 01:26 AM
  #4  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
MarcusF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SCV SoCal
Posts: 3,784
Received 77 Likes on 61 Posts
2002 CLK430
Car springs do not have a 70K mile replacement service interval. I wonder what the shop thinks the interval is for the torsion bars on a 911.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Spring replacement needed?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:20 AM.