how much is reasonable for the 60K mile maintenence?
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W209 CLK500, W221 S550
how much is reasonable for the 60K mile maintenence?
i just got mine done for 950, that was a bit more than i expected but what's the usual/expected rate?
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2002 CLK430
The 60K service depends on what's previously been done. Much of it is related to time versus mileage and whether you're still under warrantee. Here are the variables -
On a straight "B" service (no coolant, no brake fluid), my local dealer wants between $400 and $500. Naturally, at those prices I do it myself.
- Was the coolant changed? It's due every 3 years
- Brake fluid changed? Due every 2 years
- The drive belt?
- The engine air filters?
- What do the motor mounts look like? These are covered under warrantee.
- Were the rear diff seals leaking? This are covered under warrantee.
- Are the spark plugs 4 or 5 years old? Although for $950, I doubt they included plugs.
- Are the flex discs cracked? These are covered under warrantee.
- How were the suspension bushings? These are covered under warrantee.
On a straight "B" service (no coolant, no brake fluid), my local dealer wants between $400 and $500. Naturally, at those prices I do it myself.
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From: Fremont, CA/ University of California San Diego
W209 CLK500, W221 S550
The 60K service depends on what's previously been done. Much of it is related to time versus mileage and whether you're still under warrantee. Here are the variables -
On a straight "B" service (no coolant, no brake fluid), my local dealer wants between $400 and $500. Naturally, at those prices I do it myself.
- Was the coolant changed? It's due every 3 years
- Brake fluid changed? Due every 2 years
- The drive belt?
- The engine air filters?
- What do the motor mounts look like? These are covered under warrantee.
- Were the rear diff seals leaking? This are covered under warrantee.
- Are the spark plugs 4 or 5 years old? Although for $950, I doubt they included plugs.
- Are the flex discs cracked? These are covered under warrantee.
- How were the suspension bushings? These are covered under warrantee.
On a straight "B" service (no coolant, no brake fluid), my local dealer wants between $400 and $500. Naturally, at those prices I do it myself.
i have no clue how the previous record was since i just bought the car, but i got the whole service done, everything from spark plugs to air filter to oil. my car is out of warrenty and it was done at a private shop, so does 950 sound too high ?
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2002 CLK430
If you got someone to change the oil (8 quarts of Mobil1 and a fleece filter is $48 + $17), the coolant (about $8 in antifreeze), the brake fluid ($30 for two liters of Ate 200), the engine fan belt (part number 011-997-97-92 is $65), engine air filters (about $30 aftermarket Mann filters), cabin filter ($20 in parts), fuel filter ($40 in parts), and the plugs (16 Bosch FR8DPP33 plugs at $15 or so per plug) all for $950 – you did well. I’d charge more than that. 
Like I said, my local dealer wants between $400 and $500 for a regular B service, another $100 (P&L) each for the brake fluid flush, coolant service, drive belt, and fuel filter. At least $50 for the cabin filter. Then toss in at least $500 for the plugs.
All that's left is the transmission fluid change - my dealer charges about $325, but that for a complete change. I've heard others pay closer to $250, but that's for 4 quarts.
You did very well.
Like I said, my local dealer wants between $400 and $500 for a regular B service, another $100 (P&L) each for the brake fluid flush, coolant service, drive belt, and fuel filter. At least $50 for the cabin filter. Then toss in at least $500 for the plugs.
All that's left is the transmission fluid change - my dealer charges about $325, but that for a complete change. I've heard others pay closer to $250, but that's for 4 quarts.
You did very well.
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From: Fremont, CA/ University of California San Diego
W209 CLK500, W221 S550
If you got someone to change the oil (8 quarts of Mobil1 and a fleece filter is $48 + $17), the coolant (about $8 in antifreeze), the brake fluid ($30 for two liters of Ate 200), the engine fan belt (part number 011-997-97-92 is $65), engine air filters (about $30 aftermarket Mann filters), cabin filter ($20 in parts), fuel filter ($40 in parts), and the plugs (16 Bosch FR8DPP33 plugs at $15 or so per plug) all for $950 – you did well. I’d charge more than that.
Like I said, my local dealer wants between $400 and $500 for a regular B service, another $100 (P&L) each for the brake fluid flush, coolant service, drive belt, and fuel filter. At least $50 for the cabin filter. Then toss in at least $500 for the plugs.
All that's left is the transmission fluid change - my dealer charges about $325, but that for a complete change. I've heard others pay closer to $250, but that's for 4 quarts.
You did very well.
Like I said, my local dealer wants between $400 and $500 for a regular B service, another $100 (P&L) each for the brake fluid flush, coolant service, drive belt, and fuel filter. At least $50 for the cabin filter. Then toss in at least $500 for the plugs.
All that's left is the transmission fluid change - my dealer charges about $325, but that for a complete change. I've heard others pay closer to $250, but that's for 4 quarts.
You did very well.
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
As the commercial states.. "What's in your wallet"
Brakes rotors, oil/filt air filt.. cabin filt. alignment tires and the list goes on
So the real question is what does it really need at 60K
. Best of luck.
Brakes rotors, oil/filt air filt.. cabin filt. alignment tires and the list goes on
So the real question is what does it really need at 60K
. Best of luck.
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