1999 S320 LWB with 15k miles What should i change?
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1999 S320 LWB with 15k miles What should i change?
So i have a 1999 S320 with 15k original miles that has been sitting in the garage for all its life. It hasn't been driven in about 2-3 years but i just started it yesterday and it was fine. So what fluids or service should i get done before i start driving it on the regular? I am thinking oil change for sure and maybe a coolant flush? 
Any help is appreciated.
Any help is appreciated.
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Might want to consider trans and diff fluids also. Check spark plug wires and boots for deterioating rubber, etc.
Trans was "sealed for life", current recommendation is to have fluid/filter changed every 39k miles. You'll need the factory dip stick tool and fluid specifically for the 722.6 OR .9 trans only.
Trans was "sealed for life", current recommendation is to have fluid/filter changed every 39k miles. You'll need the factory dip stick tool and fluid specifically for the 722.6 OR .9 trans only.
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So i have a 1999 S320 with 15k original miles that has been sitting in the garage for all its life. It hasn't been driven in about 2-3 years but i just started it yesterday and it was fine. So what fluids or service should i get done before i start driving it on the regular? I am thinking oil change for sure and maybe a coolant flush? Any help is appreciated.
Any help is appreciated.On the other part of this, you are for sure in for a fluids flush of most major areas. I would think oil change, brake fluid, coolant would be good places to start. Of course, this begs the other question, what are you going to do with the car? Are you actually going to drive it now, or just let it sit for 2 -3 more years? I mean that seriously. Beause if you are just going to let it sit again, that changes the list of 'road ready' services you should consider. All the best.
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Might want to consider trans and diff fluids also. Check spark plug wires and boots for deterioating rubber, etc.
Trans was "sealed for life", current recommendation is to have fluid/filter changed every 39k miles. You'll need the factory dip stick tool and fluid specifically for the 722.6 OR .9 trans only.
Trans was "sealed for life", current recommendation is to have fluid/filter changed every 39k miles. You'll need the factory dip stick tool and fluid specifically for the 722.6 OR .9 trans only.
If you do not mind me asking, why even bother owning a car that you have not even started in 2 - 3 years? I cannot imagine that car becoming a collectors item anytime soon with so many built. Just seems like a waste of a perfectly nice car to me.
On the other part of this, you are for sure in for a fluids flush of most major areas. I would think oil change, brake fluid, coolant would be good places to start. Of course, this begs the other question, what are you going to do with the car? Are you actually going to drive it now, or just let it sit for 2 -3 more years? I mean that seriously. Beause if you are just going to let it sit again, that changes the list of 'road ready' services you should consider. All the best.
On the other part of this, you are for sure in for a fluids flush of most major areas. I would think oil change, brake fluid, coolant would be good places to start. Of course, this begs the other question, what are you going to do with the car? Are you actually going to drive it now, or just let it sit for 2 -3 more years? I mean that seriously. Beause if you are just going to let it sit again, that changes the list of 'road ready' services you should consider. All the best.
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You ought to be able to get an owners manual and service booklet from MBUSA whihc would have some of that info. Additionally, the A and B service sheet would also.
Most fluids, have a finite life. Oil is xx,xxx miles or one year, which ever comes first.
Yours ought to get a good synthetic oil. M1 Euro Blend 0W/40 came from the factory in the time frame yours and mine were built.
Most fluids, have a finite life. Oil is xx,xxx miles or one year, which ever comes first.
Yours ought to get a good synthetic oil. M1 Euro Blend 0W/40 came from the factory in the time frame yours and mine were built.
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