ABC question
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FWIW, my '02 CL500 drops on the left front after a few days. Actually, I think the drop starts immediately after shutdown in very small increments to where you cannot get a finger in between the tire and fender after about 10 days. In other words, the drop is over time. Again, only the left front drops. It didn't do this until after about 20K miles. MB replaced the front valve and flushed the system to no avail.
In any event, upon starting the car, it raises to its normal level after putting it in gear but interestingly, not until my foot is taken of the break and the car starts to move.
In any event, upon starting the car, it raises to its normal level after putting it in gear but interestingly, not until my foot is taken of the break and the car starts to move.
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FWIW, my '02 CL500 drops on the left front after a few days. Actually, I think the drop starts immediately after shutdown in very small increments to where you cannot get a finger in between the tire and fender after about 10 days. In other words, the drop is over time. Again, only the left front drops. It didn't do this until after about 20K miles. MB replaced the front valve and flushed the system to no avail.
In any event, upon starting the car, it raises to its normal level after putting it in gear but interestingly, not until my foot is taken of the break and the car starts to move.
In any event, upon starting the car, it raises to its normal level after putting it in gear but interestingly, not until my foot is taken of the break and the car starts to move.
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hey Jud, my '04 CL500 does the same thing. the MB tech stated there was "wetness" around the left front shock, that it may be seeping ABC fluid. when I checked the reservoir it was nearly a liter low. I'm sure you know this, but it's important to keep your fluid topped off.
I had an MB tech suggest this to me in lieu of flushing the system which is quite expensive. Whether this does any good or not, I don't know. I did also talk to an MB shop foreman about this and he said he wouldn't touch the fluid until work was required on the system. Who knows? Anyway, I personally think it makes sense to keep the fluid clean. As it is now, the color of mine is almost like that of new fluid.
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Thanks for the info. I do watch the reservoir level to ensure it's up to snuff. What I also do is suck about a liter of the fluid out and replace it with new about every six months or so. I also replaced the filter a while back which I will do again in the near future.
I had an MB tech suggest this to me in lieu of flushing the system which is quite expensive. Whether this does any good or not, I don't know. I did also talk to an MB shop foreman about this and he said he wouldn't touch the fluid until work was required on the system. Who knows? Anyway, I personally think it makes sense to keep the fluid clean. As it is now, the color of mine is almost like that of new fluid.
I had an MB tech suggest this to me in lieu of flushing the system which is quite expensive. Whether this does any good or not, I don't know. I did also talk to an MB shop foreman about this and he said he wouldn't touch the fluid until work was required on the system. Who knows? Anyway, I personally think it makes sense to keep the fluid clean. As it is now, the color of mine is almost like that of new fluid.
Best Regards.
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If you work on your CL, you really should have the MB manual library DVD for it. These are available from MB by calling 1-800-for-merc. The DVD runs about $100 and is excellent. Since you did not fill out your profile, I don't know where you live as you may live outside the US. If you can't get it, PM or email me and I'll get you a copy.
Last edited by Jud Chapin; Feb 20, 2011 at 08:01 AM.
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OK Jud, I live in Madrid, Spain, thank you very much for your help, tell me how do I remove the fluid I, here in mercedes dealer asked me $ 1000 for rinsing and changing Pentosin.
My email is cornel_cut@hotmail.com
My email is cornel_cut@hotmail.com
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Hi Jud, thank you so much for your excellent information, I have an 05 S55K with very low mileage, cars has been standing for a few years, my car car still has a warranty, but my service department will not change filter or oil, which is old now, could you kindly send me full information on what to do. Highly appreciated from South Africa.
kindly mail me @ sherkamal@gmail.com
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Sher.
kindly mail me @ sherkamal@gmail.com
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Sher.
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The filter is attached to the bottom of the screw-on cap on the reservoir. It is held in place by a spring hook with the hook attaching to the cap. Once the cap is removed, push up on the bottom of the filter and this will allow you to work the hook out of the cap. Then remove the old filter from the spring hook and install the new one. Then attach the hook to the reservoir cap. Be absolutely certain to keep everything very clean including your hands when handling the filter. You do not want to introduce any foreign matter into the system.
If you work on your CL, you really should have the MB manual library DVD for it. These are available from MB by calling 1-800-for-merc. The DVD runs about $100 and is excellent. Since you did not fill out your profile, I don't know where you live as you may live outside the US. If you can't get it, PM or email me and I'll get you a copy.
If you work on your CL, you really should have the MB manual library DVD for it. These are available from MB by calling 1-800-for-merc. The DVD runs about $100 and is excellent. Since you did not fill out your profile, I don't know where you live as you may live outside the US. If you can't get it, PM or email me and I'll get you a copy.
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Whether you drive the car much or not, I personally would change the engine oil and filter at least once a year. Use Mobil 1 0W-40 and you'll be fine.
Last edited by Jud Chapin; Feb 21, 2011 at 08:21 AM.
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2007 Mercedes Benz S550
So my car has the same problem with the height, my left sits 1 inch higher than the right side. I do not see any leaks, i get an abc warning visit shop everytime i drive.
What steps should i take?
What steps should i take?
