soon to be new owner with few quest
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2002 clk430 coupe
soon to be new owner with few quest
Hy everyone, great forum you got here!
I'll be inheriting my mother in-laws '02clk 430 coupe in a few days, so I had a couple of questions.
The car has only around 37k mi, but is in fair condition. It has a couple of dings/dents, but I'm getting it for free so I can't complain. The AMG rims a little scratched, OEM tires are bold, etc.. No trouble codes/warnings. I read about the spark plugs (5yr change reccomendation), MAF and O2 issues, and so on. I think I'm ready to deal with those. But here are my questions:
First of all I was wondering if it is ok to use degreaser on the engine, and rinse it with garden hose afterwards? Other manufactureres allow this but not sure for MB. I know to stay away from electrical components/alternator, etc. I'm planning to cover the alternator, batery....The engine is not oily, just dusty. I'd like it clean
Second, are there any alternatives to MB fluids? I know to use M1 0-w40 oil, but not sure what fluids? Are there any alternative fluids to MB fluids (ATF, cooland, Differential) that are approved for use in their vehicles? in-laws can't find the owners manual...
thanks for any and all coments
btw, I live in Chicagoland, usa
thx
I'll be inheriting my mother in-laws '02clk 430 coupe in a few days, so I had a couple of questions.
The car has only around 37k mi, but is in fair condition. It has a couple of dings/dents, but I'm getting it for free so I can't complain. The AMG rims a little scratched, OEM tires are bold, etc.. No trouble codes/warnings. I read about the spark plugs (5yr change reccomendation), MAF and O2 issues, and so on. I think I'm ready to deal with those. But here are my questions:
First of all I was wondering if it is ok to use degreaser on the engine, and rinse it with garden hose afterwards? Other manufactureres allow this but not sure for MB. I know to stay away from electrical components/alternator, etc. I'm planning to cover the alternator, batery....The engine is not oily, just dusty. I'd like it clean
Second, are there any alternatives to MB fluids? I know to use M1 0-w40 oil, but not sure what fluids? Are there any alternative fluids to MB fluids (ATF, cooland, Differential) that are approved for use in their vehicles? in-laws can't find the owners manual...
thanks for any and all coments
btw, I live in Chicagoland, usa
thx
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I wouldn't bother covering the battery...........It's in the trunk, lol. A 2002 with only 37 is good indeed. I would first address the dents and dings then go from there. Welcome.
Last edited by ThrillKill; Nov 21, 2007 at 08:26 AM.
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2002 clk430 coupe
The battery is in the trunk? lol, where is the spare tire than? Under the hood??
Seriously, noone knows if I can safely hose off the engine?
As for fluids I heard atf ATF+4 would do, is that right? What about coolant and diferential fluid?? Wat are the reccomendations?
thx again
Seriously, noone knows if I can safely hose off the engine?
As for fluids I heard atf ATF+4 would do, is that right? What about coolant and diferential fluid?? Wat are the reccomendations?
thx again
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The battery is in the trunk? lol, where is the spare tire than? Under the hood??
Seriously, noone knows if I can safely hose off the engine?
As for fluids I heard atf ATF+4 would do, is that right? What about coolant and diferential fluid?? Wat are the reccomendations?
thx again
Seriously, noone knows if I can safely hose off the engine?
As for fluids I heard atf ATF+4 would do, is that right? What about coolant and diferential fluid?? Wat are the reccomendations?
thx again
Yes the battery is in the trunk
lol and fortunatelly the spare tire is also in the trunk However, you can put it under the hood if you want to move your engine to the trunk kidding
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I read in car magazines that it is never advised to "hose" down the engine bay because of all the electrical components in it. What suggested is to get a nozzle with a mist setting and using that carefully to clean the areas you want to clean. They also suggested that you should cover any "essential" electrical components just to protect them and like that you dont have to worry about shorting anything or causing a malfunction of any kind. Good luck. Cleaning the engine bay is an arduous task and its something probably a majority of the people on the boards dont do... including myself
congrats on your 02 430. Your going to have a lot of fun driving it.
Is your mom in law a MILF
? J/K... ENJOY!
congrats on your 02 430. Your going to have a lot of fun driving it.
Is your mom in law a MILF
? J/K... ENJOY!
