GodfatherE550

Is there anyway i can find out if my 2007 e550 has ever had a transmission service thru the folders menu etc.


Thanks Brett

cmriv

Is it a 2wd or 4matic? If its a 4matic you will most likely have a .6 trans which requires filling from the top. If you have a fill tube look at the cap on the tube, if there's a red tab, its been serviced and or just topped off. As far as if you have a .9 trans there is really no way to tell....

GodfatherE550

Thanks for the reply

I have the 2wd no dipstick

cmriv

Yeah so you have a updated trans. You could always just pull the plug and see what the color of the fluid is....

GodfatherE550

That could be an option will have to check into that.. Does this car have a bunch of covers under it that needs to be removed first ? Got a quote for a trans service of 320.000 your thoughts when you say updated do you mean mine was replaced under warranty

konigstiger

722.9 (7-speed) transmission. You can have MB dealer check VMI, tell them you are thinking about having transmission service performed. Note, ATF should be changed every 40,000/4 years (whichever comes first).

homeofstone

+1

GodfatherE550

Great info Thanks ... I have a family owned Mercedes-Benz repair shop right across the street from where I live and work.. What's the chances they can run the VMI .. They are the one's that quoted me 320.00 for the service .. Only thing im concerned of how can you tell if the service was even done no matter where i take it ..

The service center is called
Better Cars Service Center.
Fort Myers fl.


Plus they are on Facebook where you can see photos of the shop

cmriv

^^^^Jackpot! And yes, you have encapsulation panels underneath. You'll need to remove the rear one if you are going to do it yourself and remove the two most rearward screw of the middle one. Remember to always put the center panel on last!

cmriv

320 is pretty reasonable for a t/service. 5.5 quarts of fluid, gasket, filter, crush washer, plastic pickup tube, new bolts, and 1.5 hrs of labor.

GodfatherE550

thanks sir .. i never checked Mercedes Benz price ..what's the going price anybody know

GodfatherE550

thanks for the info sir

GodfatherE550

wow 1.5 labor that's insane lol ..well i guess ill take it there no brainierwhat's wrong with the old bolts lol are they valve body bolts ?

cetialpha5

If you're more of a DIY type guy, you can get the fluid from a shell distributor for about $60-$65 for a case of 12 quarts of Shell 134 ATF.

https://www.shell.us/products-servic...r-locator.html

You can also pick up those other parts online. There's also several threads and even youtube videos on how to change the fluid.

That $320 isn't too bad a price, I think the normal range is about $300-$400.

homeofstone

400.00 at my dealer.

cmriv

1.5 hrs is the rate for my dealership. All dealerships vary. Those bolts are magnesium. Stretch bolts to be simplistic. I do not recommend re-using the old bolts. If you over tighten them they will break. Id say tackle the job yourself. Unless you want it done asap with no headache go to the dealer.

edit: the reason the labor is "high" is because technically you are suppose to hook the SDS up, get fluid to operating temperature blah blah blah. I personally dont do that. 5.5 works just fine. Never had a car come back because of a fluid level issue. However if you do it yourself make SURE you dont roll your gasket!!!

GodfatherE550

Thanks for the info but I will be having the shop do it being I live in a Condo and way too busy at work .. Why would they use magnesium bolts ?

GodfatherE550

Ouch that's deep for a 1.5 hour job

GodfatherE550

Thanks

homeofstone

yes, but they do give me a new Mercedes loaner when its in for service. The transmission service on my wife's Hyundai Genesis is over $600.00.

cmriv

So they keep you coming back to the stealership and buying their parts they produce.

cetialpha5

You might want to go to a real MB dealership and get it done there. You get free roadside assistance if you've had your car serviced at an MB dealership in the last 18 months. Granted it's rather limited, I think flat tire change, some free gas and a jump start. But you should be able to get a loaner, I hear most of the time it's a C class, but maybe you'll get a new 2015 model. Although you might be able to ask for an E class. If you're lucky they might give you one hoping they can sell you a new one. Also the ones in my area offer 10-15% off service coupons, just go check their website.