MBWorld.org Forums

40k Service Recommendations!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jul 23, 2018 | 03:28 PM
Share
  #1  
Suppaa Mario's Avatar
Suppaa Mario
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 311
Likes: 37
CLS 550
40k Service Recommendations!
Hey guys i am doing my 40k Service and looking at the service booklet it is recommended to replace the rear axle differential fluid, limited slip differential only.


Anyone got an idea how this is done, id like to see before i decide to take it to the dealership.

Ty!
Reply
0
Old Jul 23, 2018 | 04:02 PM
Share
  #2  
unlukky's Avatar
unlukky
Super Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 737
Likes: 38
From: Fort Worth, TX
2019 CLS450/ 2002 CLK55
Service your transmission too.
John
Reply
0
Old Jul 23, 2018 | 04:20 PM
Share
  #3  
Suppaa Mario's Avatar
Suppaa Mario
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 311
Likes: 37
CLS 550
Originally Posted by unlukky
Service your transmission too.
John
Unlucky, i don't see anywhere that our transmission needs to be serviced.... I ma looking at the booklet, and for CLS "Automatic transmission-oil and filter change (engine 156,157,275).

2014 engine is the 278 engine...
Reply
0
Old Jul 23, 2018 | 04:43 PM
Share
  #4  
konigstiger's Avatar
konigstiger
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 15,901
Likes: 4,632
From: North Scottsdale, AZ
'71 Pinto
Transmission is every 70,000 miles/7 years whichever comes first. See attached service sheet.
Attached Files
File Type: pdf
14 CLS maint.pdf (149.9 KB, 159 views)
Reply
0
Old Jul 23, 2018 | 05:52 PM
Share
  #5  
Suppaa Mario's Avatar
Suppaa Mario
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 311
Likes: 37
CLS 550
Originally Posted by konigstiger
Transmission is every 70,000 miles/7 years whichever comes first. See attached service sheet.
Hey Kong were you able to locate how they replace the Limited Slip differential fluid?
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 12:45 AM
Share
  #6  
unlukky's Avatar
unlukky
Super Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 737
Likes: 38
From: Fort Worth, TX
2019 CLS450/ 2002 CLK55
Konigster is the MAN. I see him posting and respect him tremenedously.
Trust me. Service your transmission.
John
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 12:50 AM
Share
  #7  
unlukky's Avatar
unlukky
Super Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 737
Likes: 38
From: Fort Worth, TX
2019 CLS450/ 2002 CLK55
Opinion given by a long time multiple MB owner, a 25 year aircraft mechanic, a 30 year auto mechanic, and just some guy who has seen MB tranny fluid being drained from 30k mile MB's. Spent and burned up every time.
Spend the $300 now. Save $7k.
Service your transmission. Lol
Reply
1

Trending Topics

Old Jul 24, 2018 | 07:35 AM
Share
  #8  
TNTim's Avatar
TNTim
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 173
Likes: 22
2012 CLS 550 Launch Edition
The 550 doesn’t have a limited slip diff so you don’t need to worry about that
Reply
0
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 08:46 AM
Share
  #9  
Suppaa Mario's Avatar
Suppaa Mario
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 311
Likes: 37
CLS 550
Originally Posted by unlukky
Opinion given by a long time multiple MB owner, a 25 year aircraft mechanic, a 30 year auto mechanic, and just some guy who has seen MB tranny fluid being drained from 30k mile MB's. Spent and burned up every time.
Spend the $300 now. Save $7k.
Service your transmission. Lol
At what interval, because the booklet calls for 70k/7 years ?
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 08:47 AM
Share
  #10  
TNTim's Avatar
TNTim
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 173
Likes: 22
2012 CLS 550 Launch Edition
Originally Posted by unlukky
Opinion given by a long time multiple MB owner, a 25 year aircraft mechanic, a 30 year auto mechanic, and just some guy who has seen MB tranny fluid being drained from 30k mile MB's. Spent and burned up every time.
Spend the $300 now. Save $7k.
Service your transmission. Lol
You've got me worried now. I took my car for a check over when I got it @44k miles and they said the transmission fluid needed changing. I thought they were just trying it on as they suggested other things needed doing that, when I went to do them, didn't need doing.
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 08:49 AM
Share
  #11  
Suppaa Mario's Avatar
Suppaa Mario
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 311
Likes: 37
CLS 550
Originally Posted by TNTim
The 550 doesn’t have a limited slip diff so you don’t need to worry about that
Why does the booklet have it?
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 08:50 AM
Share
  #12  
TNTim's Avatar
TNTim
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 173
Likes: 22
2012 CLS 550 Launch Edition
Originally Posted by Suppaa Mario
Why does the booklet have it?
The CLS63 has one and this manual is shared with that car too.
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 09:09 AM
Share
  #13  
Suppaa Mario's Avatar
Suppaa Mario
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 311
Likes: 37
CLS 550
Originally Posted by TNTim
You've got me worried now. I took my car for a check over when I got it @44k miles and they said the transmission fluid needed changing. I thought they were just trying it on as they suggested other things needed doing that, when I went to do them, didn't need doing.
Well i guess i will be doing the transmission fluid service instead of the slip dif lol....

What do you guys think how much does it run to replace the break fluid and transmission to be serviced? Curious...
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 09:13 AM
Share
  #14  
TNTim's Avatar
TNTim
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 173
Likes: 22
2012 CLS 550 Launch Edition
Originally Posted by Suppaa Mario
Well i guess i will be doing the transmission fluid service instead of the slip dif lol....

What do you guys think how much does it run to replace the break fluid and transmission to be serviced? Curious...
My local dealership quoted me $550 for the transmission fluid change alone. I'm not sure about brake fluid, I need to get mine done.
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 09:17 AM
Share
  #15  
Suppaa Mario's Avatar
Suppaa Mario
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 311
Likes: 37
CLS 550
Originally Posted by TNTim
My local dealership quoted me $550 for the transmission fluid change alone. I'm not sure about brake fluid, I need to get mine done.
so about 850 bucks for Brake fluid and transmission fluid replacement...
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 09:28 AM
Share
  #16  
TNTim's Avatar
TNTim
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 173
Likes: 22
2012 CLS 550 Launch Edition
You're probably looking at something like that from a dealership, yeah. I'd have a look around at some independent shops though, you'll probably be able to get it done for a lot less $$
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2018 | 11:07 AM
Share
  #17  
unlukky's Avatar
unlukky
Super Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 737
Likes: 38
From: Fort Worth, TX
2019 CLS450/ 2002 CLK55
30k for trans has always been an old school rule of thumb. However, I'd say 40k to 50k is when I'd do it.
John
Reply
0
Old Jul 25, 2018 | 08:07 AM
Share
  #18  
rumb's Avatar
rumb
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 113
Likes: 29
cls550 2014
Im preparing to change my trans fluid. @$100 fluid $50 filter and $200 for assenmacher fluid pump. We got the car last year and it now has 50K on it.
Reply
0
Old Jul 26, 2018 | 11:13 AM
Share
  #19  
Suppaa Mario's Avatar
Suppaa Mario
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 311
Likes: 37
CLS 550
Originally Posted by rumb
Im preparing to change my trans fluid. @$100 fluid $50 filter and $200 for assenmacher fluid pump. We got the car last year and it now has 50K on it.
Yeah? Would it to much to ask if you can record it or make a video? If not just a process you used on how to change it?
Reply
0
Old Jul 26, 2018 | 12:14 PM
Share
  #20  
rumb's Avatar
rumb
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 113
Likes: 29
cls550 2014
I see what I can do!
Reply
0
Back to Subforum
CLS Coupe (C218)
View Next Unread
Front wheel bouncing?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:10 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE