Need maintenance tips for a 560SEC
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Pearl Grey Metallic 560SEC
Need maintenance tips for a 560SEC
Greetings...I'm new to this board and this is my first post.
Seven months ago, I purchased my first Mercedes. It's an '87 560SEC...pearl grey metallic with a grey interior, Centra wheels with Michelin Pilot VR4 225x50x16's, and it's lowered about 1 1/2 inches. I confess that I am now fully addicted to owning and driving my Mercedes!
I have always done my own maintenance on my vehicles, and I plan to continue the tradition with this one. I recently read the caution post about oil changes with the V8, and I'm wondering if there are any other 'unusual' proceedures I need to follow when working on my new (to me) Mercedes. Any and all input here is appreciated.
Seven months ago, I purchased my first Mercedes. It's an '87 560SEC...pearl grey metallic with a grey interior, Centra wheels with Michelin Pilot VR4 225x50x16's, and it's lowered about 1 1/2 inches. I confess that I am now fully addicted to owning and driving my Mercedes!
I have always done my own maintenance on my vehicles, and I plan to continue the tradition with this one. I recently read the caution post about oil changes with the V8, and I'm wondering if there are any other 'unusual' proceedures I need to follow when working on my new (to me) Mercedes. Any and all input here is appreciated.
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Other than the warning I posted a while back about building up oil pressure before starting the engine, everything on your 560 is a no-brainer when it comes to maintenance. Feel free to ask about any problems you may come upon.
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Thanks, mbtech208.
I do have a couple more questions.
1. I plan to perform a complete cooling system service, including replacing hoses, thermostat and coolant. Do I need to use MB, or any 'special' coolant due to the alloy block and heads?
2. I'm going do a tune-up after a few more thousand miles. When changing the plugs, do you recommend using any 'special' anti-seize for the plug threads, or will any hi-temp anti-seize be OK?
3. Why no Model 126 area in this Forum? There are lots of 126's out there. Just curious.
Thanks again for the help.
I do have a couple more questions.
1. I plan to perform a complete cooling system service, including replacing hoses, thermostat and coolant. Do I need to use MB, or any 'special' coolant due to the alloy block and heads?
2. I'm going do a tune-up after a few more thousand miles. When changing the plugs, do you recommend using any 'special' anti-seize for the plug threads, or will any hi-temp anti-seize be OK?
3. Why no Model 126 area in this Forum? There are lots of 126's out there. Just curious.
Thanks again for the help.
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1. Any coolant will work just fine, I'd recommend the Mercedes factory coolant. It's all I have experience with in these cars, and it works great.
2. For spark plugs, I use the Mercedes brake pad paste. Works fine for me, never had a stuck plug yet.
3. I brought up the lack of a 126 forum back when I joined in November, but no dice. Bring it up with Mr. Vanos.
2. For spark plugs, I use the Mercedes brake pad paste. Works fine for me, never had a stuck plug yet.
3. I brought up the lack of a 126 forum back when I joined in November, but no dice. Bring it up with Mr. Vanos.
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