WTF, I think the dealer has been ripping me off
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From: J to the V I double L E, Florida
2003 CLK320
WTF, I think the dealer has been ripping me off
So I have a 2003 CLK 320 with 128,000 miles. I have always taken it to the dealer EVERYTIME. I need to get my wheel bearing changed so I took it to an independent shop and he looked at my coolant ( I was with him) It was clear. He stuck his finger in it and said "Where do you take your car for service, because this is water" Then he looked at the brake fluid and it was black (also, I was with him) he said it needs to be changed.
In regular service A and B do they change these or at least check them? Why the hell is there water in my coolant container.
In regular service A and B do they change these or at least check them? Why the hell is there water in my coolant container.
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'01 E55
So I have a 2003 CLK 320 with 128,000 miles. I have always taken it to the dealer EVERYTIME. I need to get my wheel bearing changed so I took it to an independent shop and he looked at my coolant ( I was with him) It was clear. He stuck his finger in it and said "Where do you take your car for service, because this is water" Then he looked at the brake fluid and it was black (also, I was with him) he said it needs to be changed.
In regular service A and B do they change these or at least check them? Why the hell is there water in my coolant container.
In regular service A and B do they change these or at least check them? Why the hell is there water in my coolant container.
If the brake fluid is black it should be changed. MBZ brake fluid is a yellow color but over time developes algae growth which turns it first to green then black.
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From: J to the V I double L E, Florida
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Yeah so I called mercedes and they said the coolant is clear. The guy at the shop was telling me it should be blue. I do think he is right about the brake fluid though because I cant recall flushing it.
He did know how to work the menu on the car lol so I kinda had a sigh of releif that he has seen mercedes in the shop lol plus there was a brand new lexus being serviced so it made me feel better lol
He did know how to work the menu on the car lol so I kinda had a sigh of releif that he has seen mercedes in the shop lol plus there was a brand new lexus being serviced so it made me feel better lol
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Some of those independent shops really do a great job. Dealerships are horrible when it comes to maintenance/services. I assume everything worked out for you.
by the way cute bunny...
by the way cute bunny...
