Quick Question on Maintenance
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CLK63 AMG BS
Quick Question on Maintenance
Service B reminder came on last week, it's been a year since service A (Previous owner, I have the records and everything checked out). Since then, the car has put on only about 1500 miles, mostly by me. This would be my first service with the car. Do you guys recommend that I follow the time interval for service, or go by mileage? The circumstances for this car is obviously unique compared to other MBs since most of us owners aren't putting on a ton of miles, so the regular schedule may not make sense. I know opinions may vary, but I value your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
I usually strictly go by miles rather than time for my previous weekend cars. Otherwise I'd be doing service every 500 miles
BTW I don't track the car... cruise and spirited street/twisty driving only.
I usually strictly go by miles rather than time for my previous weekend cars. Otherwise I'd be doing service every 500 miles
BTW I don't track the car... cruise and spirited street/twisty driving only.
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I always stick to the recommended services, sometimes do them more often then even required. For a few hundred bucks you can have the peace of mind that everything is good to go!
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The oil manufacture says the oil breaks down over time even when the car is parked. Hence the recommendation of changing the conventional oil at 3000 miles or 3 months. If you believe this theory, then change the synthetic oil every 5-6 months or 5000-6000 miles. IMHO, (stagnant) oil break down should takes years not months. Use good quality oil and all will be good.
Also, make sure to start the car and warm it up at least once a month. Coolant and other fluids sitting for a long time don't do well on the metal/aluminum surfaces, rubber hoses, and/or seals. Movement of the fluids keeps everything working well. Just like when the Doctor says we should have at least 30 minutes of exercise a day... LOL!
Also, make sure to start the car and warm it up at least once a month. Coolant and other fluids sitting for a long time don't do well on the metal/aluminum surfaces, rubber hoses, and/or seals. Movement of the fluids keeps everything working well. Just like when the Doctor says we should have at least 30 minutes of exercise a day... LOL!
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Thanks guys! Much appreciated. Yea I usually try to take it out every weekend. Even when I can't, nothing beats that cold start roarrrrr. I just wish that low rev limit at park/neutral wasn't there.
