Hi all,
I was hoping someone could help me out. I have a 1999 E320 that has about 68,000 on the clock. I know that the car needs new brakes; rotors and pads and an oil change/filter. But, what else should be done for a car with this milage? I am having the service done by an independent mech. instead of the dealer so I would like to be prepared ahead of time. Also, I was thinking of buying all the parts online from a reputable seller. Can anyone list the parts and maybe give me the name of a reliable online seller? Apprecaited.
cpg80

 

Independent mechanic will want to sell you the parts in all liklihood.

 

Just be aware that there are some independents that wont warranty the work
if they don't sell you the parts...... Make sure this issue is not apparent BEFORE you get your work done. Good Luck

 

This might give you a little help: Service "A" and "B"

From the 2001 E320 Owners Online Website:

A-Service — First visit at approximately 10,000 miles or 1 year, but determined by Flexible Service System; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.

Services performed:

Interior
· Function check
· Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
· Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
· Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster

Wheels, brakes
· Check front brake pads for lining thickness
· Check tires for damage, condition
· Correct tire inflation pressure

Engine compartment
· Change engine oil and filter
· Fluid level checks of the following:
· Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
· Windshield washer system
· Brake system
· Check and correct battery fluid level
· Check battery condition
· Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation

Trunk
· Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire
· Check battery condition

B-Service — First visit at approximately 20,000 miles or one year after previous service, but determined by Flexible Service System; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.

Services performed:

Interior
· Function check
· Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
· Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
· Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
· Replace dust filter (not applicable to SL-Class)
· Replace combination filter (SL-Class)
· Check parking brake (function test only)

Wheels, brakes
· Check condition/thickness of front and rear brake discs
· Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
· Check tires for damage and condition
· Measure tread depth, record in mm
· Correct tire inflation pressure

Underside of Vehicle
· Check for major components leakage
· Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
· Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots
· Check condition of mechanical steering components and rubber boots

Engine Compartment
· Check for major components leakage
· Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
· Check and replenish all fluid levels
· Change engine oil and filter
· Check engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
· Check brake system
· Check power steering
· Check Active Body Control
· Check windshield washer system
· Check and correct battery fluid level
· Check battery condition
· Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
· Check condition of poly V-belt

Trunk
· Check battery condition
· Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire

For even more information, go to the Service Overview Chart-

http://www.mbusa.com/owners/service/...nded/index.jsp

 

You guys are very helpful. To add, does anyone order parts from an online retailer? I'd really apprecaite the website of a good parts retailer. Thanks again!
CPG80