Is ok to service at Firestone?
#1
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Is ok to service at Firestone?
Just got a 2008 C 350 sport and I had it serviced at Firestone. Changed the serpentine belt, flushed all liquids, cleaned the fuel injection, and had the oil changed to the synthetic 10, 000 mile oil. All this came out to like 450 bucks with a 3 year warranty on the belt.
The car has 55,000 miles on it and they said it did not need anything else.
I guess my question is if its ok to service at Firestone based on anybody else's experiences?
First post by the way .
The car has 55,000 miles on it and they said it did not need anything else.
I guess my question is if its ok to service at Firestone based on anybody else's experiences?
First post by the way .
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Just got a 2008 C 350 sport and I had it serviced at Firestone. Changed the serpentine belt, flushed all liquids, cleaned the fuel injection, and had the oil changed to the synthetic 10, 000 mile oil. All this came out to like 450 bucks with a 3 year warranty on the belt.
The car has 55,000 miles on it and they said it did not need anything else.
I guess my question is if its ok to service at Firestone based on anybody else's experiences?
First post by the way .
The car has 55,000 miles on it and they said it did not need anything else.
I guess my question is if its ok to service at Firestone based on anybody else's experiences?
First post by the way .
#5
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Just got a 2008 C 350 sport and I had it serviced at Firestone. Changed the serpentine belt, flushed all liquids, cleaned the fuel injection, and had the oil changed to the synthetic 10, 000 mile oil. All this came out to like 450 bucks with a 3 year warranty on the belt.
The car has 55,000 miles on it and they said it did not need anything else.
I guess my question is if its ok to service at Firestone based on anybody else's experiences?
First post by the way .
The car has 55,000 miles on it and they said it did not need anything else.
I guess my question is if its ok to service at Firestone based on anybody else's experiences?
First post by the way .
And welcome!
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Thanks for the welcome. I have big plans for this C.
Note: I had to wait on the the liquids because the mechanic said it took something DOT or some special liquid idk
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I hope you enjoy your new ride. That said I myself would take the car to an independent shop that is capable of servicing your vehicle with OEM spec fluids, filters, etc. You will probably pay more, but you will save in the long run. IMO, or DIY!
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They probably don't see many mercedes there , and as someone else said, perhaps better to go to a good indie in the future.
Having said that, my "old" bmw indie hired a teenager from jiffy lube at minimum wage. I saw him strip the bolts on a transmission pan while I was waiting for my car ... Never went back ! So even at the indie, you better know exactly who is working on your car .....
Dealwr is also not a guarantee of better service - they will put trainees on "simple" jObs like oil changes - Mercury dealer once returned car to me without transmission fluid .....
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A mechanic friend of mine said the jobs get so routine at the dealerships they can actually have memory lapses while working. Forgetting fluids, bolts and such is something the techs get fearful over.
I had my previous car returned to me from a reputable shop without the axle bolts attached. I drove it that way for 4 days.
You'll find that some shops won't touch any German made car. I've heard of WalMart refusing to do oil change on VWs, even though they sell Euro Spec oils.
I had my previous car returned to me from a reputable shop without the axle bolts attached. I drove it that way for 4 days.
You'll find that some shops won't touch any German made car. I've heard of WalMart refusing to do oil change on VWs, even though they sell Euro Spec oils.
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Honestly you could do most of the work yourself and save a ton of money. You paid 30 bucks for each air filter? They are 10 bucks each online. You said $60 to bleed the brakes which isn't bad for fluid and labor, but fluid is probably about $10. To bleed a brake line all you need to do is jack the car up, remove a tire and loosen one bolt.
If you don't think you are mechanically inclined that's okay, that's what the internet is for. Don't believe me? Go to Youtube, type in Mercedes C350 and see what comes up.
My hood ornament was faded so I wanted to replace it. I bet a Mercedes dealership would charge me quite a bit for the emblem and then probably $20 to replace, however just look at this video and tell me if that's worth $20 in labor.
If you don't think you are mechanically inclined that's okay, that's what the internet is for. Don't believe me? Go to Youtube, type in Mercedes C350 and see what comes up.
My hood ornament was faded so I wanted to replace it. I bet a Mercedes dealership would charge me quite a bit for the emblem and then probably $20 to replace, however just look at this video and tell me if that's worth $20 in labor.
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Guys, thanks for all the great tips. I have so much planned for this car that I'm going to have to start doing some of this stuff on my own. I guess I just wanted a real mechanic look the car over once since I just bought it.
Firestone states they had a master mechanic look the car over and also connected the car to some computer that checks the car. The mechanic took me to the back and he suggested those changes. He stated the car was in excellent condition.
Firestone states they had a master mechanic look the car over and also connected the car to some computer that checks the car. The mechanic took me to the back and he suggested those changes. He stated the car was in excellent condition.
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Just got a 2008 C 350 sport and I had it serviced at Firestone. Changed the serpentine belt, flushed all liquids, cleaned the fuel injection, and had the oil changed to the synthetic 10, 000 mile oil. All this came out to like 450 bucks with a 3 year warranty on the belt.
The car has 55,000 miles on it and they said it did not need anything else.
I guess my question is if its ok to service at Firestone based on anybody else's experiences?
First post by the way .
The car has 55,000 miles on it and they said it did not need anything else.
I guess my question is if its ok to service at Firestone based on anybody else's experiences?
First post by the way .
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Guys, thanks for all the great tips. I have so much planned for this car that I'm going to have to start doing some of this stuff on my own. I guess I just wanted a real mechanic look the car over once since I just bought it.
Firestone states they had a master mechanic look the car over and also connected the car to some computer that checks the car. The mechanic took me to the back and he suggested those changes. He stated the car was in excellent condition.
Firestone states they had a master mechanic look the car over and also connected the car to some computer that checks the car. The mechanic took me to the back and he suggested those changes. He stated the car was in excellent condition.
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The real issue is what fluids they used. And it's not just a matter of whether they used brand X vs. the good stuff. Your power steering fluid is mineral based. If they used "regular" power steering fluid, your seals will not last. Brake fluid is DOT4+ which is also not typically available off the shelf, although a much less serious issue. But you really need to ask what PS fluid they put in, and identify the other fluid you do not remember.
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OBD2 readers can be found for like 13 bucks. They are a good investment when a check engine light pops up and you are freaking out trying to figure out what is wrong.
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I use this Blutooth version of OBD2 scanner. I was able to read and reset CEL with my previous W211. That reminds me to check my new ride to see if there are any stored codes.
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I live near Fort Myers, so I drove down 2 hours to see the car. Well I gotta say it was love at first sight. Let's just say the 2 hour drive back home in the 350 was heaven. Car is low in Miles and it drives like a dream. I love it !
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Oh wow, I could tell it didn't look like Broward county but wouldn't have guessed Fort Myers. That photo looks more like it was taken up in Martin or St Lucie.
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Actually its a small town of Fort Myers called Lehigh Acres. Its country with some really good roads for the C.
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I would suggest an indy shop as well.
We have all the special tools to do the job correctly and we use all the correct fluids that you car will call for. A Firestone shop will use standard cheap fluid that they have on the shelf and that is not the recommended fluid for your Mercedes Benz.
If you are in the LA area we can always take care of you for any factory maintenance at a great price.
We have all the special tools to do the job correctly and we use all the correct fluids that you car will call for. A Firestone shop will use standard cheap fluid that they have on the shelf and that is not the recommended fluid for your Mercedes Benz.
If you are in the LA area we can always take care of you for any factory maintenance at a great price.
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They showed me the belt in the car.It looked grey and worn a bit . They charged 60 bucks per liquid flush oil change. They stated it only needed power steering, brake, and I forgot the other. Also, both air filters crumbled in the guys hands. Had both replaced at 30 bucks each.
Thanks for the welcome. I have big plans for this C.
Note: I had to wait on the the liquids because the mechanic said it took something DOT or some special liquid idk
Thanks for the welcome. I have big plans for this C.
Note: I had to wait on the the liquids because the mechanic said it took something DOT or some special liquid idk
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Turn around. Run away. Don’t look back.
Our local Firestone franchise couldn’t even get uni-directional tires on the right wheels. 275R17 Yokohama radials clearly marked OUTSIDE with an arrow. The service quality probably varies by location and there’s no way to predict.
Our local Firestone franchise couldn’t even get uni-directional tires on the right wheels. 275R17 Yokohama radials clearly marked OUTSIDE with an arrow. The service quality probably varies by location and there’s no way to predict.
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