E350, 2010 Maintenance, 20,000 Miles
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E350, 2010 Maintenance, 20,000 Miles
I'm a newbie with an E350 with 20,000 miles on the clock. In any case I see there are some very knowledgable folks on this site (IMO I think there are more than just a few that seem to know more than the mechanics at my MB dealer). In any case, given that I drive about 5,000 miles a year what things in your opinion do you think should be replaced every 4 years or 20,000 miles. I do change the oil every 5,000 miles even though the mechanic says it's a waste of money and I know that question could be debated forever, it's just that I bought this car with the intention of keeping it for at least 10 to 15 years because I've always wanted one and I don't have the kind of cash to replace it whenever the mood strikes me. So, given my situation anyone with owning a MB on a long term basis with some good advice would really be appreciated. Thanks to all who read and reply.
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Mylo
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Mylo
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I'm a newbie with an E350 with 20,000 miles on the clock. In any case I see there are some very knowledgable folks on this site (IMO I think there are more than just a few that seem to know more than the mechanics at my MB dealer). In any case, given that I drive about 5,000 miles a year what things in your opinion do you think should be replaced every 4 years or 20,000 miles. I do change the oil every 5,000 miles even though the mechanic says it's a waste of money and I know that question could be debated forever, it's just that I bought this car with the intention of keeping it for at least 10 to 15 years because I've always wanted one and I don't have the kind of cash to replace it whenever the mood strikes me. So, given my situation anyone with owning a MB on a long term basis with some good advice would really be appreciated. Thanks to all who read and reply.
Regards,
Mylo
Regards,
Mylo
If you are out of warranty I think you can hold off tranny service at your own risk for a little while longer.
If it takes you a year to reach 5000 miles, then you are right in changing the oil, its a yearly or mileage type of thing, I read somewhere that the viscosity of the oil breaks down over time but don't quote me on that
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2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
I drive less than 4,000 per year, so I just take it to the MB dealership for annual servicing, which includes replacing the Mobil One oil and filter and the other stuff. Costs about $200 every other year and then $400 the alternate years (brake fluid replacement primarily).
Service writer said I could wait until five years on tranny since cars only has about 15K on it now and this will cost more than $400.
I plan to keep mine for a very long time also.
Service writer said I could wait until five years on tranny since cars only has about 15K on it now and this will cost more than $400.
I plan to keep mine for a very long time also.
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Hi El Cid:
You mentioned you take your car to your dealer every year for an oil change (I do also and it costs me around $100) and "other stuff" and your dealer charges you $200. What are the other services your dealer does that you are paying for? Besides the oil change I just want to make sure I'm not missing out on any other services my dealer should be doing. Thanks for the info.
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Mylo
You mentioned you take your car to your dealer every year for an oil change (I do also and it costs me around $100) and "other stuff" and your dealer charges you $200. What are the other services your dealer does that you are paying for? Besides the oil change I just want to make sure I'm not missing out on any other services my dealer should be doing. Thanks for the info.
Regards,
Mylo
Last edited by 1guitar; Jun 6, 2014 at 11:02 AM. Reason: Missed your annual cost, $100 a year
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2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
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Hi El Cid:
You mentioned you take your car to your dealer every year for an oil change (I do also and it costs me around $100) and "other stuff" and your dealer charges you $200. What are the other services your dealer does that you are paying for? Besides the oil change I just want to make sure I'm not missing out on any other services my dealer should be doing. Thanks for the info.
Regards,
Mylo
You mentioned you take your car to your dealer every year for an oil change (I do also and it costs me around $100) and "other stuff" and your dealer charges you $200. What are the other services your dealer does that you are paying for? Besides the oil change I just want to make sure I'm not missing out on any other services my dealer should be doing. Thanks for the info.
Regards,
Mylo
To be clear, it is $200 each year, but $400 2nd, 4th, 6th years, etc. Except when transmission is serviced.
My Toyotas cost about $60 per year for same services.
