melmanc55

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.

novae500

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

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

Jons95c36amg

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

Mort

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

Yuille36

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

jvanbrecht

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

Yuille36

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Jons95c36amg

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

hhughes1

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.