New guy, looking for some assistance
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2001 CLK55 amg
New guy, looking for some assistance
i need to do a couple services to my 2001 CLK55, with 150,000+ miles.
What are the best spark plugs and wires for a stock 55?
What is the best trans fluid?
What are the best front rotors and pads?
Replacement front bumper cover, with headlight washers?
Any assistance/links would be extremely helpful! Thank you in advance!
Rob
What are the best spark plugs and wires for a stock 55?
What is the best trans fluid?
What are the best front rotors and pads?
Replacement front bumper cover, with headlight washers?
Any assistance/links would be extremely helpful! Thank you in advance!
Rob
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2006 E55, 2012 GLK350 & 1992 190e sportline
Hey CLK Rob. You probably wont get a lot of responses on this post because ALL of the questions have been answered/debated many time. Do some searching and you will find all the advice you can handle.
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my 2 cents worth...order oem parts from autohauzaz
http://www.autohausaz.com/index.html...gn=cjAffiliate
I got a nice front amg bumper cover from eBay....good DIY guide on the diy sticky
http://www.autohausaz.com/index.html...gn=cjAffiliate
I got a nice front amg bumper cover from eBay....good DIY guide on the diy sticky
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2002 CLK 55 AMG cabriolet Eurocharged
I would debate spark plugs.
Our cars call for Iridium which cost around $8.00 each @ 16
A double platinum will deliver as much performance for 1/3 the price.
do not expect to get 100,000 miles out of them though.
I change the plugs every other year for performance and MPG. It is proper PM (preventative maintenance) for any engine
Anyone who wants to get 100,000 miles out of a spark plug will be the epitome for engine replacement because the plugs will never be removable.
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Our cars call for Iridium which cost around $8.00 each @ 16
A double platinum will deliver as much performance for 1/3 the price.
do not expect to get 100,000 miles out of them though.
I change the plugs every other year for performance and MPG. It is proper PM (preventative maintenance) for any engine
Anyone who wants to get 100,000 miles out of a spark plug will be the epitome for engine replacement because the plugs will never be removable.
Gator
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A double platinum will deliver as much performance for 1/3 the price.
do not expect to get 100,000 miles out of them though.
I change the plugs every other year for performance and MPG. It is proper PM (preventative maintenance) for any engine
Anyone who wants to get 100,000 miles out of a spark plug will be the epitome for engine replacement because the plugs will never be removable.
do not expect to get 100,000 miles out of them though.
I change the plugs every other year for performance and MPG. It is proper PM (preventative maintenance) for any engine
Anyone who wants to get 100,000 miles out of a spark plug will be the epitome for engine replacement because the plugs will never be removable.
some facts
http://www.carid.com/articles/types-of-spark-plugs.html
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You can remove a plug for inspection on occasion to determine life expectancy. Platinum and Iridium have a fine tip so a magnifying glass will help. I average 20,000 a year and expect them to be worn out every other year.
Anti-Seize is highly recommended as Insame1 has stated. Aluminum and steel do not get along after time, heat, moisture mix. The results are Electrolysis which is the chemical bonding of two dis-similar metals.
The plug will seize in the cylinder head and the threads will be damaged.
Anti-Seize is highly recommended as Insame1 has stated. Aluminum and steel do not get along after time, heat, moisture mix. The results are Electrolysis which is the chemical bonding of two dis-similar metals.
The plug will seize in the cylinder head and the threads will be damaged.
