AMGSC

Penske Mercedes in West Covina, CA charges $179 for Service A and $229 for service B, Auto Detailing for $119.

I just had my service A done and they threw in V-PolyBelt inspectone, Power Steering check and Star Diagnostic scan for free at $179.

Tell them Robert sent you and ask for Steve Sao.

boull

Micho the recommended oil for Mercedes Benz is Mobil 1 Longlife 0W-40.
the recommended oil filter is MANN Oil Filter (Fleece NOT Paper).
The mileage which you can drive on the above is around 12000KM.

i dont think the theory of 5000 KM oil change is valid anymore. & this is Full Synthetic oil, meaning it is created to last longer than normal oils put into cars.

Make sure the oil you put in your car is recommended by Mercedes, search for MB 229.5 specifications on the back of the oil bottle, if not found, than this is not the oil for your car. for more info about the required oils for our Mercs refer to this website: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-721-mb-2295-oil.aspx

It might cost a bit more, but it is what your engine needs and lasts more than double the length of the oil you are putting in your car.

(Note why fleece filter and not the usual paper? since the change is longer than the usual oil change we used to do to cars, and the variations of temp inside the oil and engine, the paper filter my disintegrate and pieces might go into the engine compartment)

Fleece Filter Gargour Dealer: 18$ (Outside the dealership for 11$ i guess)
Mobile 1 Longlife (Can be found @ Wardieh stations): 12$/1L. (u get a small discount since ur taking more up to 8 L)

Good Luck!

KyHusker

I do mine every two years.

boull

no man! to my luck i made my calculations and seems im out of budget to put on anything for the car for the coming month. i have the # u gave me, so when feeling ready i`ll give the dealer a call. Is ur car done? i didnt see any pics for the makeover!

Momentous

I just dropped my car off for a Service B at 43,000 KM and they quoted me $600. We pay through the nose for everything here in Canada. Am I to expect them to sell me on any other "needed services" when I pick up my vehicle?

If they do, is it safe for me to deny anything else they try to sell me for??

For example.. That transmission fluid change... is that something I need? The car is only driven in the warmer months between May - November.

Thanks guys!
Justin

Momentous

So they just called me and said that the car is finished and aparently there were some things brought to my attention:

1. Front Break Pads will need to be replaced in a few 1000 KM. (fair enough, I'm at 43,000KM). But for $2700 ??!! Apparently the Rotors and Pads are a 2 piece unit and the rotor alone costs $1000.
2. After their service checkup, the technician did a road test and said that my car would not switch past 3rd gear, would not switch from Sport/Comfort/Manual mode, etc.. and that I may need to repair this at a cost of $1000. I never noticed this before, but they said it has happened before as it showed up on the stored memory in the computer.
3. SRS light was on so some connections under the seat were faulty so it would cost $125 to repair that.

Any comments on this guys? Do I need to worry about #2 or can I get my own break pads put on from someone else? Do they really have to come with the Rotors?


Thanks!


Justin

Yidney

I take it you do not do any work yourself? Brakes are pretty easy. I think most on here will tell you that having a dealer do a brake job is flushing money down the toilet even if you cannot do it yourself. Take it elsewhere. You can get less expsnsive rotors. Do some searches on here. Do they have to be repalaced? It depends. If they are worn down past (or very near) a specified minimum thickness, yes. And you should get your tranny fluid flushed too.

Momentous

Unfortunately I do not do any work myself on cars... I would like to learn though.. hehe. Ya I have heard that the Rotors don't necessarily need to be replaced with breakpads... its just something MBENZ likes to package to make a huge profit off of.

Thanks for your feedback

Rudeney

If the SRS light is on, and they will fix it for $125, do that. I'd find a good indy to do the brakes. Parts will be slightly higher on an AMG compared to a regular or sport model CLK, but not that much - maybe a few hundred $$. Labor is no more. On the transmission, if it's not giving you any trouble, then leave it alone. If there's a problem, from what they describe, it's probably in the shifter and nothing really wrong with the transmission itself.

Momentous

Thanks Rudeney!

I just searched for some wholesale auto-parts from a few places here in Ontario Canada, and came up with some nice prices as well. However I noticed an IMPORTANT notice when it comes time to replace them. Please read this and tell me your thoughts if you can:

"Chas: F000001-F103000, Important: SBC brake system MUST be deactivated using Mercedes Star Diagnosis tool. When activated, the SBC brake system builds up high pressure in the brake system. The automatic extension of the caliper pistons may result in serious bodily injury. Brake pressure may cause brake fluid to escape at high pressure, with possible resulting damage or injury. Maintenance or repair work must NEVER be performed on an active SBC brake system."

Oh and this is where I found that notice:
http://www.autopartsway.ca/

What are the implications of this message?

If I were to get an INDY to replace these pads, would they not be able to, as they may not have the "Mercedes Star Diagnosis Tool" (http://www.dhgate.com/mb-star-c4-pro...c57d8532c.html) ?

Thanks!

Justin

Rudeney

The W209 didn't have SBC, so no worries there.

Momentous

So far I haven't seen anything that states the CLK series ever had the SBC either... I may be in luck!

Oh So the W209 is my model car?

Rudeney

Yep, "W209" is MBZ's model designation for the MY2002-MY2009 CLK (except the MY2002 cabriolet, which was the older W208 model). That warning comes from WIS (MBZ's official workshop documentation) and tends to be somewhat generic since the brake hardware is often used across models.

Kritical Flaco

Im located in houston tx....had my service B quoted @ $420 (NOT AT DEALER) lol....but honestly, id rather just get oil changed ($100) and inspect everything else myself lol.....next task to tackle is the top a/c vent not blowing air...but thats for another thread!

Rudeney

The only things actually changed in a B-Service is engine oil/filter and the cabin air filter(s). Everything else is just an inspection. If you can get an oil/filter change for $100, then do it - buying the oil and filter will run you about $80 to DIY. Just make sure they use MBZ-approved oil like Mobil 1 0W40 Euro Formula.

Momentous

This is proof that what we pay for Service-B checks or any type of service from them is a damn joke and we are being raped by these "stealerships". It also motivates me to learn more about maintaining my own car on areas that are very basic.

JB

Rudeney

Yep, even if you have to buy some special tools, it usually pays for itself the first time, and if not, definitely by the second time. For example, an oil change costs me about $80 in parts. If I buy a filter wrench and a MityVac (to suction out the oil through the dipstick), I spend another ~$100. My dealer charges $250 for an A-service. So, even buying the tools, I am ahead on the first service. It's the same as with the transmissions service on my 722.9 transmission. I paid ~$100 for fluid and parts, plus $180 for a filler pump (I already have SDS to check the temp, but I could get an infrared gauge for around $50). The dealer wanted almost $500.

Momentous

Wow that's really good information Rodney... If I do keep this car for a long time I will definitly make time and effort to learn about how to do all my own little maintenances, like brake pads, services, etc. Thankfully i already found an indy who will do my brake pads , ONCE I GET THEM. hehe.

How do I know which pads were already on the car, so when i order some new front pads I will be getting the exact same ones.

For example, does MB use "Genuine Mercedes" brake pads?
I'm at this site: http://www.mbzspecialist.ca/?gclid=C...FeUBQAodaGT3Sw

Oh and I also just found this site which seems to be popular: http://www.partsgeek.com

Im also seeing: Fits: CLK55 AMG thru '04 209.376 - Important fitment informations, Click Here... better check my VIN i guess.

How do I know exactly which Front Pad set I need? Which are the best? I'd prefer the most quiet pads as well as clean if possible (ceramic?).

Thanks!

Rudeney

Generally, MBZ dealers will only use genuine MBZ parts. As for brake pads, ceramic are cleaner, but higher carbon content are better performance. I have Akebono pads on my CLK550, and they are great for leaving no dust, but they lack the firm bite of OEM pads.

Mka77

Can't go wrong with the Akebono pads.

Literally no dust. but a less bit as stated. I can live with less bit, but not the OEM dust.

JDenhamCLK320

How to reset service a ?

Louie D

It's stickyed here I am pretty sure.

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...st-models.html

johny1989

so i am getting this thread from the grave again.

service a needed in 3000km.

dealer is asking for 200 euro for transimition oil socket change.

dealer is asking for 150 euro for engine oil and engine filter change.

dealer is asking 200 euro labor for changing stepper motor a/c with a used one i bought for 50 $

dealer is asking 100 euro for changing front axle mini arms(or how they call them) and realign them.

so the top i am looking forward is around 700euros .

is it ok?

MercedesBenzCLK

Hello billyhead 1, were you able to do the scan and post of the CLK320 service schedule? My CLK 320 keeps reminding me that Service B is 5000 miles overdue!
Many thanks,
Jack