10,000 mile service - cost?
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10,000 mile service - cost?
Hi all. Assume a few of you are hitting your 10K service.
Thought I'd start a thread as to what people are paying (unless you were smart enough to "residualize" it through the lease!)?
Mine's about to go in - and I'm planning on just doing the "required" service, not the "recommended" additional items.
Let me know what you're seeing.
Thanks.
Thought I'd start a thread as to what people are paying (unless you were smart enough to "residualize" it through the lease!)?
Mine's about to go in - and I'm planning on just doing the "required" service, not the "recommended" additional items.
Let me know what you're seeing.
Thanks.
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So the first service is only around $200? Then how come MB is charging $1500 for 3 year 30,000 miles prepaid maintenance?
Assuming we get our cars serviced every year at 10,000 miles each, does that mean the next 2 services are going to cost $1300 combined?
Assuming we get our cars serviced every year at 10,000 miles each, does that mean the next 2 services are going to cost $1300 combined?
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Brakes would be a large service expense.
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i am leasing and MB now residualizes the $805 into the lease so it's only like $13/mo over the 36 months so it's a total no brainer for leasing.
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Don't forget there is a difference between bluetecs and gassers. My first service was $380. Adblue is one additional cost, plus then there's the cost of the fuel filter replacement.
Also, on all MB's the service A (10,000 miles) is less than the cost and content of Service B (20,000 miles).
Cincy, brakes aren't covered by the prepaid maintenance.
Also, on all MB's the service A (10,000 miles) is less than the cost and content of Service B (20,000 miles).
Cincy, brakes aren't covered by the prepaid maintenance.
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it sounds like they marked it up. it's $805 for 3 year/30k miles prepaid. that's what it says on MBUSA.com when you build a car, and that's what technically they should offer it for.
i am leasing and MB now residualizes the $805 into the lease so it's only like $13/mo over the 36 months so it's a total no brainer for leasing.
i am leasing and MB now residualizes the $805 into the lease so it's only like $13/mo over the 36 months so it's a total no brainer for leasing.
JimBarnHart, one more question. I am trying to decide on the prepaid maintenance plan. I know lot of people on the forum prefer the 3 year plan($1500) instead of the 5 year ($3000).
If I get a 3 year plan and at the end of it, decide to get another 3 year plan, do i only pay another $1500 or will it be substantially more expensive?
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I am trying to decide on the prepaid maintenance plan. I know lot of people on the forum prefer the 3 year plan($1500) instead of the 5 year ($3000).
If I get a 3 year plan and at the end of it, decide to get another 3 year plan, do i only pay another $1500 or will it be substantially more expensive?
If I get a 3 year plan and at the end of it, decide to get another 3 year plan, do i only pay another $1500 or will it be substantially more expensive?
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Service A
On my previous 2012 GL350 - Service A at 10K cost $180 thats b/c, I did the AdBlue myself. Bought 1 bottle from parts for $7.00 then went to Wal-Mart bought 2.5gallon of their DEF for about $12.00 filled it up my self and probably saved about $100. Service rep actually recommended I do this. Keep the MB bottle you can refill it, easier to pour in with that.
Fuel filter on 2014 doesnt have to be replaced until 40K. On the 2012 it was every 20K.
So not worth the prepaid maintanance plan.. in my opinion
Fuel filter on 2014 doesnt have to be replaced until 40K. On the 2012 it was every 20K.
So not worth the prepaid maintanance plan.. in my opinion
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Thanks for the input. With BMW, I could drive up and get antifreeze topped off, wiper fluid, replace wipers.. it included almost everything including brake pads - exceptions were tires, battery. After reviewing what's included, It doesn't look worthwhile unless someone else has the data on how it was help. The advantage is that when they found defects, they would directly service under warranty.
I think I'll be trying out the lower cost, well reviewed MB service specialist closer to my house.
I think I'll be trying out the lower cost, well reviewed MB service specialist closer to my house.
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I have a 2014 with only about 500 miles so far. I did not take the plan either, sounded too stiff to me, even though I expect I'll bring it to the dealer anyway. Basically they said it would save about 15% over list price by buying up front. Not much of a savings in my opinion, if you consider interest earned, etc...
Now the question is do you really need to bring it in after 1 year if you don't reach the 10k miles? In my BMW diesel I don't, I just follow the miles interval and ignore the time.
The adblue is really quite easy to do yourself and what the dealer charges is really rediculous. If you can find a truck stop they have dispensers at the islands for DEF, making it even easier to fill yourself.
Now the question is do you really need to bring it in after 1 year if you don't reach the 10k miles? In my BMW diesel I don't, I just follow the miles interval and ignore the time.
The adblue is really quite easy to do yourself and what the dealer charges is really rediculous. If you can find a truck stop they have dispensers at the islands for DEF, making it even easier to fill yourself.
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I was quoted $2000 for prepaid maintenance for the Diesel GL for 3 years. Apparently the price increased by $500 as of Monday, 9/23/2013. Sounded too steep for me, so I did not take it.
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On my previous 2012 GL350 - Service A at 10K cost $180 thats b/c, I did the AdBlue myself. Bought 1 bottle from parts for $7.00 then went to Wal-Mart bought 2.5gallon of their DEF for about $12.00 filled it up my self and probably saved about $100. Service rep actually recommended I do this. Keep the MB bottle you can refill it, easier to pour in with that.
Fuel filter on 2014 doesnt have to be replaced until 40K. On the 2012 it was every 20K.
So not worth the prepaid maintanance plan.. in my opinion
Fuel filter on 2014 doesnt have to be replaced until 40K. On the 2012 it was every 20K.
So not worth the prepaid maintanance plan.. in my opinion
I thought the car requires some special sort of nozzle that prevents spills?
My 2013 GL350 has 8k miles and is due for the 1 year service and I was thinking of filling up the def tank before bringing it in for service.
Thank you for your reply
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The dealer purchased plastic bottles can be carefully unscrewed, use a knife to help and once opened can use over and over. Just save the bottles. I bought 2 bottles and just fill from the 2.5 gallon container and use. A little time consuming, but well worth the cost savings
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I will be picking up an MB GL diesel very soon, and I plan on doing most of the service myself. Items such as brake checking, adding DEF (ad blue) and changing the oil and filter are usually easily done (I'll find out about the oil drain on an 350 diesel soon). Other items, such as changing the cabin filter and the fuel filter, require a little more in the way of tools and/or know how, but are definitely doable. This not only insures the job is done right, but it saves a lot of money.
If you don't want to do this, a possible alternative is pricing out an independent shop that does Mercedes work. Many times, these are less costly than the dealer.
This site might want to take a look at starting a do-it-yourself section for Mercedes vehicles for owners who have the time and capability to handle the maintenance. One thing I've noticed is Mercedes does not like giving out any information to help people who do their own maintenance.
If you don't want to do this, a possible alternative is pricing out an independent shop that does Mercedes work. Many times, these are less costly than the dealer.
This site might want to take a look at starting a do-it-yourself section for Mercedes vehicles for owners who have the time and capability to handle the maintenance. One thing I've noticed is Mercedes does not like giving out any information to help people who do their own maintenance.
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AD Blue at truck stop
I stopped at Love's to fuel up my RV. They are selling ADBlue at the pump for 2.69/gal. You pump it like you do the fuel.
Will that work on our 350's. Still waiting on 1/3/14 for delivery
I did the AdBlue myself. Bought 1 bottle from parts for $7.00 then went to Wal-Mart bought 2.5gallon of their DEF for about $12.00 filled it up my self and probably saved about $100.
Will that work on our 350's. Still waiting on 1/3/14 for delivery
I did the AdBlue myself. Bought 1 bottle from parts for $7.00 then went to Wal-Mart bought 2.5gallon of their DEF for about $12.00 filled it up my self and probably saved about $100.
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DEF at Love's
It is my understanding that all DEF (ad blue) is a 32.5% solution of urea in distilled water. You can check to see if Love's fluid meets that spec. The main thing to be careful about is that it is not contaminated with any metals that could foul up the catalytic NOx converter. As long as it is handled with compatible plastic materials it should be fine.
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DIY - forum?
Ed,
I'd love to see a DIY section going. I have 6K on the GL350 and I'd really like to do all the maint. on my own. I'm remote and it's more of a pain to get to a dealer than to just do it myself. What do you plan to use for oil?
I'd love to see a DIY section going. I have 6K on the GL350 and I'd really like to do all the maint. on my own. I'm remote and it's more of a pain to get to a dealer than to just do it myself. What do you plan to use for oil?
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OIL for Bluetech
Probably Amsoil European spec. It meets MB's specification, and I have had excellent luck with it on turbo charged diesels. The turbos seem to run happily with it, and since turbos seem to push lubricants hard, I'm inclined to use it. Mobil 1 should also work well, I believe MB uses it for its US cars. I'd just check the Mobil's website to find exactly which Mobil 1 meets the MB spec.
Last edited by Ed Wolcott; Nov 27, 2013 at 05:14 PM. Reason: Add Mobil 1 as an oil
