Hello everyone!!! I just bought my opal black clk430 with 35K miles 2 weeks ago and already made an appoinment for a service tomorrow morning. Before I go to the dealer tomorrow, I would like to know if you guys can answer some questions.
-The reason I am going to the dealer tomorrow's because I hear some kind of metal rattling sound under the car at little over a normal acceration. I don't hear anything if I drive like a granma but lets say if I push the gas between 20k to 35k I hear this rattle/clunking under the car. I kinda think its a catalic converter problem but not sure.
-I hear some type of clock ticking sound when all windows are up and radios off. I can't hear when cars in motion/windows down/radio on but if I pay attention, I can hear, "click, click, click, click" it's very annoying once I tunned my self in.
-How often do I get an oil change?? is it 3k?? if it is, i don't know if I should put synthetic or regular. Anybody???? I searched and read people talking about getting their oil change at each services at a dealer(A Service, B Service, ETC.)
-Any other commond problems with 00 W208s?? I still have my factory warranty. Hopefully I wouldn't pay anything when I go tomorrow. Anybody has answers to my concerns????? Thanks!!
-The reason I am going to the dealer tomorrow's because I hear some kind of metal rattling sound under the car at little over a normal acceration. I don't hear anything if I drive like a granma but lets say if I push the gas between 20k to 35k I hear this rattle/clunking under the car. I kinda think its a catalic converter problem but not sure.
-I hear some type of clock ticking sound when all windows are up and radios off. I can't hear when cars in motion/windows down/radio on but if I pay attention, I can hear, "click, click, click, click" it's very annoying once I tunned my self in.
-How often do I get an oil change?? is it 3k?? if it is, i don't know if I should put synthetic or regular. Anybody???? I searched and read people talking about getting their oil change at each services at a dealer(A Service, B Service, ETC.)
-Any other commond problems with 00 W208s?? I still have my factory warranty. Hopefully I wouldn't pay anything when I go tomorrow. Anybody has answers to my concerns????? Thanks!!
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Originally posted by W2O8TC
Hello everyone!!! I just bought my opal black clk430 with 35K miles 2 weeks ago and already made an appoinment for a service tomorrow morning. Before I go to the dealer tomorrow, I would like to know if you guys can answer some questions.
-The reason I am going to the dealer tomorrow's because I hear some kind of metal rattling sound under the car at little over a normal acceration. I don't hear anything if I drive like a granma but lets say if I push the gas between 20k to 35k I hear this rattle/clunking under the car. I kinda think its a catalic converter problem but not sure.
-I hear some type of clock ticking sound when all windows are up and radios off. I can't hear when cars in motion/windows down/radio on but if I pay attention, I can hear, "click, click, click, click" it's very annoying once I tunned my self in.
-How often do I get an oil change?? is it 3k?? if it is, i don't know if I should put synthetic or regular. Anybody???? I searched and read people talking about getting their oil change at each services at a dealer(A Service, B Service, ETC.)
-Any other commond problems with 00 W208s?? I still have my factory warranty. Hopefully I wouldn't pay anything when I go tomorrow. Anybody has answers to my concerns????? Thanks!!
Originally posted by W2O8TC
Hello everyone!!! I just bought my opal black clk430 with 35K miles 2 weeks ago and already made an appoinment for a service tomorrow morning. Before I go to the dealer tomorrow, I would like to know if you guys can answer some questions.
-The reason I am going to the dealer tomorrow's because I hear some kind of metal rattling sound under the car at little over a normal acceration. I don't hear anything if I drive like a granma but lets say if I push the gas between 20k to 35k I hear this rattle/clunking under the car. I kinda think its a catalic converter problem but not sure.
-I hear some type of clock ticking sound when all windows are up and radios off. I can't hear when cars in motion/windows down/radio on but if I pay attention, I can hear, "click, click, click, click" it's very annoying once I tunned my self in.
-How often do I get an oil change?? is it 3k?? if it is, i don't know if I should put synthetic or regular. Anybody???? I searched and read people talking about getting their oil change at each services at a dealer(A Service, B Service, ETC.)
-Any other commond problems with 00 W208s?? I still have my factory warranty. Hopefully I wouldn't pay anything when I go tomorrow. Anybody has answers to my concerns????? Thanks!!
"rattling sound under "
*** This is the catalic converter gone bad. I had the same issue with my 02' CLK. Don't worry, it's under warranty. It's a known issue. When you accelerate, sounds like so
mething flicking like a metal piece and it goes away comes back..very annoying. The dealer should have this done within the same day.
Not sure of the windows issue though.
***If you are a regular city driver putting 12 -15K a year on your car, with normal wear and tear, i would just get oil changes around 5K with Mobil 1 which is OEM. I don't drive my car every day so, I usually can get by on 5-10K between oil changes, but i would recommend every 5K for everyday use. Even though many swear by the electronic service intervals which tell you get your service at 12 - 15K, I simply don't feel comfortable with that..personally speaking..though!
Good luck 2morrow. Dealer should fix all the issues w/i same day. Don't forgot to get your free loaner
I don't think there are major issues w/ 00' clks. If so, your warranty is pretty good at covering most repairs.Amer
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Welcome to the forum. You will love your w208 once you get all the "little" quirks taken care of. Post pics when you get a chance.
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I have the same problem with the squicks inside the car.
IMO , is the plastic on the dash and doors.
click click noise ..
i am bringing my car as well on dec 8th ..
hope they can fix it.
IMO , is the plastic on the dash and doors.
click click noise ..
i am bringing my car as well on dec 8th ..
hope they can fix it.
I just came back from the dealer after waiting for 4hrs. Here's an update.
Rattling sound under the car caused by a metal shield covering the catalic Converter. Here's what they said, "Apprently, the metal shield which's 2-3mm away from the CAT became lose and at high/modest accerlation, it was hitting against the Cat"<Replaced to brand new shield under the warrenty>
Clicking sound was caused by a FPD(Fuel Pulsuation Damper) gone bad. <Replaced under the warrenty>
Thank you guys for your support!!!
Rattling sound under the car caused by a metal shield covering the catalic Converter. Here's what they said, "Apprently, the metal shield which's 2-3mm away from the CAT became lose and at high/modest accerlation, it was hitting against the Cat"<Replaced to brand new shield under the warrenty>
Clicking sound was caused by a FPD(Fuel Pulsuation Damper) gone bad. <Replaced under the warrenty>
Thank you guys for your support!!!
