Glycol Test At Home??
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2002 c32 /////amg
Glycol Test At Home??
Anyone did their own glycol tests at home?? i found this kit online
http://www.bestlabdeals.com/ProductD...t1134&click=35
http://www.bestlabdeals.com/ProductD...t1134&click=35
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You can do a search...
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/134649-help-another-transmission-jerk-dealer.html
It's defected radiator (possible seals) cause it to leak.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/134649-help-another-transmission-jerk-dealer.html
It's defected radiator (possible seals) cause it to leak.
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2012 GL550
Originally Posted by C32AMG/02
The test is free (dealer) if your car was produced before 09/2003. The production date is on the ID plate, drivers’ side door pillar
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Originally Posted by bnz616
Is this known to all dealers? If so, I wouldn't mind taking it in to have them run the test.
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When you call your service advisor tell them the transmission has a droning/buzzing noise/ harsh 2nd to 3rd shift at between 1200and 2500RPMs.
. All automatic transmission radiators have an internal transmission fluid inter cooler in the radiator, which cools the transmission fluid before it returns to the transmission. If this cooler fails coolant/glycol will mix with transmission fluid = transmission failure.
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07 SL550; C32 (sold)
Originally Posted by C32AMG/02
The glycol test is free only if the production date of the vehicle is up to 09/2003 and the radiator was made by Valeo. Bulletin # P-B-27.55/50, covers models 203, 209, and211.
When you call your service advisor tell them the transmission has a droning/buzzing noise/ harsh 2nd to 3rd shift at between 1200and 2500RPMs.
. All automatic transmission radiators have an internal transmission fluid inter cooler in the radiator, which cools the transmission fluid before it returns to the transmission. If this cooler fails coolant/glycol will mix with transmission fluid = transmission failure.
When you call your service advisor tell them the transmission has a droning/buzzing noise/ harsh 2nd to 3rd shift at between 1200and 2500RPMs.
. All automatic transmission radiators have an internal transmission fluid inter cooler in the radiator, which cools the transmission fluid before it returns to the transmission. If this cooler fails coolant/glycol will mix with transmission fluid = transmission failure.
is that right? $600 worth of chemicals? are the chemicals produced on mars?
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Originally Posted by amgme
is it free if it's out of warranty? mine is out of warranty and requested this test. guess what? they are asking $600 for the test alone!!! + labor!!! is that right? $600 worth of chemicals? are the chemicals produced on mars?
is that right? $600 worth of chemicals? are the chemicals produced on mars?
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Originally Posted by amgme
is it free if it's out of warranty? mine is out of warranty and requested this test. guess what? they are asking $600 for the test alone!!! + labor!!! is that right? $600 worth of chemicals? are the chemicals produced on mars?
is that right? $600 worth of chemicals? are the chemicals produced on mars?Did you have a shifting problem and complain about it too your dealer when the car was under warranty, any documentation to support your claim, Paper work, invoices, you may have a very good case. If not I doubt they would cover the cost.
$600 + labor!!!
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Has anybody had this test done at Walnut Creek Mercedes? My C32 was built 3/03 and I am wondering if they will do this test for free or want to charge me some crazy amount of money. Transmission is fine right now, no jerking or buzzing, but I want to get the test done just in case and even if it's negative, I will eventually replace the radiator.
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07 SL550; C32 (sold)
Originally Posted by C32AMG/02
Did you have a shifting problem and complain about it too your dealer when the car was under warranty, any documentation to support your claim, Paper work, invoices, you may have a very good case. If not I doubt they would cover the cost.
$600 + labor!!!
$600 + labor!!!
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07 SL550; C32 (sold)
Originally Posted by bViC
you can do it yourself at home, or you can call an independent transmission place, most of the bigger ones can do it for alot cheaper
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2002 c32 /////amg
Originally Posted by amgme
i just might do it myself. just need to know how? has anyone done it here? and is their kit really $600 or was just bs'ing?
