some things i did today and some problems
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some things i did today and some problems
did oil change and spark plugs call dealer to change trans fluid but since i got the car (runs and shifts fine) just want to change fluid ,they told me since car, have 132000 miles on it and i dont have any records when or if trans fluid was EVER changed it may not be good idea to change it now . what do i do how do i find out service records on my car?owner who sold me the car few weeks ago dont answer his phone at all, i try many times if there is the way to check service records please let me know. Car runs drives just fine.
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Have dealer do a VMI. To find out service history done at any Mercedes Dealer. You could also do a car fax. It may pick-up service/repair work done at other shops, but if owner did his own work??
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In order to get the VMI from the dealer, you need to schedule service with them and ask for it in person. If they won't give it to you, find another dealer that will. There's also some $100 off $200 service coupon out there good til the end of May.
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thank u i just register they send me a pin and i will have to show them email now what is the price range for fluid change at 132000 miles ?
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Here in Salem, OR dealer charges about $400 for a transmission service versus an indy I use in Portland charged $247 for our S430 a couple years ago. Dealer here would charge around $200 for brake fluid change. Maybe use the coupon for a service "A" and ask for the VMI?
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Have you left a voice mail that you just have a question about when the fluid was last changed? I could see them dodging your calls if you're leaving ones just saying you need to know something. They might think something went bad and you're pissed.
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left 2 voice msg and 2 text now phone is disconected . i was very clear just want to know when was last time he changed trans fluid . i just did my spark plugs oil and filter also changed cabin filter so trans is next thing i soo want to do that job by myself but no trans tube and today when i was changing engine oil i did spot some leaks around trans gasket so now i need to fix that fast.
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took down center console
as u can see plastic around is worn so gear wont engage quick fix small washerX2 take screw out put small washer and u done
i put one thick one u can play start from small and see if your gears catch
as u can see roof is fix i did clean the track and put some light grease on it top and bottom
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Nice. Ecstuning sells a small half ounce container of the correct MB grease for about $10.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-.../0019894651~a/
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-.../0019894651~a/
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Nice. Ecstuning sells a small half ounce container of the correct MB grease for about $10.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-.../0019894651~a/
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-.../0019894651~a/
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Search the old threads, no need to drill a hole. You basically disconnect one of the transmission lines. I think there's a write up in the DIY section and also there's a youtube video on someone doing it. Did you get the fluid from a Shell distributor? It's usually a little over $5 a quart as opposed to the $20+ the dealer might want.
http://www.shell.us/business-custome...RzL3B1YmxpYy8=
http://www.shell.us/business-custome...RzL3B1YmxpYy8=
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hm no but wish u give me a link i was thinking to tap in one trans line just dont know exact right place to do it. link will help me at list give me some ideas than i can take it from there remember i am new guy just got this pos hahahahah but it runs shifts just bunch of litlle problems that keeps me buisy for last 5 days and yes my main thing is to do trans fluid change i did look on you tube but there is not much there for my 2005 e500 so any link how to will help me or at list get me started
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Can't remember if the E500 transmission is the same as the E320/E350. There's lots of info about those cars. It might be similar, I think usually when there's issue, people also end up replacing the connector or the conductor plate. The connector is much cheaper than the conductor plate. It usually ends up getting coated with too much transmission fluid which causes it to fail.
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Here Zack, this should help: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...tor-plate.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...rain-plug.html
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