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2017 Mercedes Benz E220D/GONE!JUNK!Current GLC Coupe 350d 4 Matic
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I got an 04 model,that came with the FSM.
So they tell me that the last oil change and inspection was done in December.
Do you guys just follow their recomendations and change your engine oil once a year,or do you change it more often like every 3-5k miles?
What about the tranny fluid?
So they tell me that the last oil change and inspection was done in December.
Do you guys just follow their recomendations and change your engine oil once a year,or do you change it more often like every 3-5k miles?
What about the tranny fluid?
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2003 CLK55
I got an 04 model,that came with the FSM.
So they tell me that the last oil change and inspection was done in December.
Do you guys just follow their recomendations and change your engine oil once a year,or do you change it more often like every 3-5k miles?
What about the tranny fluid?
So they tell me that the last oil change and inspection was done in December.
Do you guys just follow their recomendations and change your engine oil once a year,or do you change it more often like every 3-5k miles?
What about the tranny fluid?
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07' IS 350, 08' E550
I got an 04 model,that came with the FSM.
So they tell me that the last oil change and inspection was done in December.
Do you guys just follow their recomendations and change your engine oil once a year,or do you change it more often like every 3-5k miles?
What about the tranny fluid?
So they tell me that the last oil change and inspection was done in December.
Do you guys just follow their recomendations and change your engine oil once a year,or do you change it more often like every 3-5k miles?
What about the tranny fluid?
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07' IS 350, 08' E550
I bought 5w 30 Mobil 1. I don't want to chance it so I'm going to go strictly by the book and get some 0w 40 and put the 5w 30 in my Honda 
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As for the OP's question, oil changes every 5K are good, and the tranny fluid is "sealed" and not schedueled for changing, but I prefer to change it every 40K miles.
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Good idea. Mobil 1 is the correct brand, but the viscosity must be 0W-40 or 5W-40 for AMG 55 engines. For some reason the 5W-30's will not provide the needed protection at higher engine temps.
As for the OP's question, oil changes every 5K are good, and the tranny fluid is "sealed" and not schedueled for changing, but I prefer to change it every 40K miles.
As for the OP's question, oil changes every 5K are good, and the tranny fluid is "sealed" and not schedueled for changing, but I prefer to change it every 40K miles.
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No, I did not have it changed yet. When I go in at 40K for the oil change, I'll ask how much it costs and let you know. I'm thinking $100-200 at the dealer.
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This is what I paid my local dealer in 2006.
Transmission oil filter (part number 140-277-00-95) - $15.95
Pan gasket (part number 140-271-00-80) - $ 16.50
Lock pin (part number 140-991-00-55) - $1.65
9 quarts of fluid (part number 001-989-21-03-10) - $88.15
Labor - $206
A standard fluid change will use less fluid (5 quarts when they did mine last month).
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I've had my 430 done twice now.
This is what I paid my local dealer in 2006.
Transmission oil filter (part number 140-277-00-95) - $15.95
Pan gasket (part number 140-271-00-80) - $ 16.50
Lock pin (part number 140-991-00-55) - $1.65
9 quarts of fluid (part number 001-989-21-03-10) - $88.15
Labor - $206
A standard fluid change will use less fluid (5 quarts when they did mine last month).
This is what I paid my local dealer in 2006.
Transmission oil filter (part number 140-277-00-95) - $15.95
Pan gasket (part number 140-271-00-80) - $ 16.50
Lock pin (part number 140-991-00-55) - $1.65
9 quarts of fluid (part number 001-989-21-03-10) - $88.15
Labor - $206
A standard fluid change will use less fluid (5 quarts when they did mine last month).
Thanx.
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When I was under warranty and had free maintenance I would get a free service once a year wich was about every 10K miles. In between those at around 5K miles I would pay for an oil change myself. I wasn't comfortable letting the car go 10-15K miles between oil changes. But they only covered a free service once a year or when the computer said it was time. I figured paying for the oil change was worth it for my peace of mind.
