kkowalski

I just picked up my 1999 clk430 today. Any suggestions for some mods... i already picked up some k&n filters.

insame1

i would change all the fluids first thing. Also get the trans flushed at a shop with the flushing machine.

AMG_BENZ

I read somewhere that K&N filter messed up the MAF.

MMM430

It's possible to foul your MAF if you over oil the K&Ns. Conservative but complete coverage of top of filters and you shouldnt have any problems.

If maintaining once a year is not something your interested in I might suggest green filters. I believe they do not require oiling.

Congratulations on your new ride kkowalski.

kkowalski

thanks MMM430

kkowalski

if i go to a shop how much would it be to flush and refill all fluids

MarcusF

Congrats!

Dealer prices may vary. I've seen the transmission flush for a low of 200 and a high of 400. Have them check the TCU wiring harness plug while they're at it.

Also at a dealer, a coolant flush is under a hundred. So is a brake fluid flush. Oil and filter a hundie. If you can do it yourself (except the transmission fluid. I let the dealer do that), the brakes will take the longest. A brake fluid flush will take $20 for Ate fluid and an hour (if I don't get sidetracked cleaning calipers, which adds 10 minutes or so per corner), a coolant change is 30 minutes (dead simple) and $20, and the oil change can be done while the coolant is draining. Thats if you use a vacuum for the oil. I have no idea how long it takes if you drop the drain plugs. $56 in oil and $20 for a fleece filter. DIY, it's only a little off the top of your roll.

njgilligan

I just picked up an '01 clk55 with under 60k. I had the oil, trans fluid, coolant, brake fluid, and diff oil changed. My buddy works for the dealer, so I had him do it all for $450. I think I'll do the fuel filter soon, and I should be good for a while. I had a 430 before this car, and was very happy with the reliability. I remember I paid $300 for transmission service (fluid and filter) on the 430 at an indy shop.

There's a little tick which I believe to be from gunked up lifters (I guess it's pretty common with these cars especially if they're left to sit), but the car runs like new.

Enjoy.

dlbehrns

Marcus, did you get your power bleeder to work?

kkowalski

Thanks for all the help guys, i appreciate it. I'm a senior in high school next year and i go to vocational school for auto tech so ill probably flush everything in September and then look into springs and rims.

MarcusF

Haven't tried it again yet. I think its a sign that I have too many projects going. Maybe this weekend, after I rewire my daughter's car stereo (new Alpine and the OE speaker wires have got to go).

kkowalski

Do you guys recommend or prefer any chip for my clk430