Self Maintenance On an S Class
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Self Maintenance On an S Class
Hi All,
I'm new to the forums, but been trying to find a 2016-2017 S class in the spec I'm looking for for the last two months. Not in a rush, so I'll get there eventually, but once I do, I have a question.
What do you all do to keep the longevity of the vehicle? I understand to bring it in for regular maintenance, but that is about all I see on taking care of this car. But on my BMW I would throw in a bottle of seafoam every once and a while. Get tires rotated (or checked) frequently, minor things like that. So what "minor" things are good best practices for this vehicle that may not be obvious?
Thanks
I'm new to the forums, but been trying to find a 2016-2017 S class in the spec I'm looking for for the last two months. Not in a rush, so I'll get there eventually, but once I do, I have a question.
What do you all do to keep the longevity of the vehicle? I understand to bring it in for regular maintenance, but that is about all I see on taking care of this car. But on my BMW I would throw in a bottle of seafoam every once and a while. Get tires rotated (or checked) frequently, minor things like that. So what "minor" things are good best practices for this vehicle that may not be obvious?
Thanks
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Change oil around 50% of recommendations, run a bottle of Techron through gas tank at each oil change, repair small problems promptly- before they become big problems.
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Hi All,
I'm new to the forums, but been trying to find a 2016-2017 S class in the spec I'm looking for for the last two months. Not in a rush, so I'll get there eventually, but once I do, I have a question.
What do you all do to keep the longevity of the vehicle? I understand to bring it in for regular maintenance, but that is about all I see on taking care of this car. But on my BMW I would throw in a bottle of seafoam every once and a while. Get tires rotated (or checked) frequently, minor things like that. So what "minor" things are good best practices for this vehicle that may not be obvious?
Thanks
I'm new to the forums, but been trying to find a 2016-2017 S class in the spec I'm looking for for the last two months. Not in a rush, so I'll get there eventually, but once I do, I have a question.
What do you all do to keep the longevity of the vehicle? I understand to bring it in for regular maintenance, but that is about all I see on taking care of this car. But on my BMW I would throw in a bottle of seafoam every once and a while. Get tires rotated (or checked) frequently, minor things like that. So what "minor" things are good best practices for this vehicle that may not be obvious?
Thanks
The usual stuff, all mounts, condition of sparkplugs, injectors, camshaft adjusters, brake fluid, power steering fluid (if applicable), coolant, transmission fluid, front diff fluid, rear diff fluid, transfer case (the 3 mentioned, if 4MATIC otherwise just rear diff fluid), driveshaft hangers, engine and transmission mounts, alignment, wheel balancing, tires, brake pads, brake rotors, check condition of coils, oil change (analysis via Blackstone labs?, same goes with all the fluids)?, if equipped, airmatic system condition, 12v battery condition, aux battery condition, check timing chain, all belts and pulleys, check to make sure there is no oil in wiring harness (a common issue on certain MB engines that can get into the ECU, destroying it). I will add if I remember more.
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You could also follow this CPO checklist that MB uses when they CPO a vehicle but it doesn't cover all the items aforementioned https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...s-Brochure.pdf
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2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
When buying the used vehicle, get a PPI (Pre-Purchase inspection).
The usual stuff, all mounts, condition of sparkplugs, injectors, camshaft adjusters, brake fluid, power steering fluid (if applicable), coolant, transmission fluid, front diff fluid, rear diff fluid, transfer case (the 3 mentioned, if 4MATIC otherwise just rear diff fluid), driveshaft hangers, engine and transmission mounts, alignment, wheel balancing, tires, brake pads, brake rotors, check condition of coils, oil change (analysis via Blackstone labs?, same goes with all the fluids)?, if equipped, airmatic system condition, 12v battery condition, aux battery condition, check timing chain, all belts and pulleys, check to make sure there is no oil in wiring harness (a common issue on certain MB engines that can get into the ECU, destroying it). I will add if I remember more.
The usual stuff, all mounts, condition of sparkplugs, injectors, camshaft adjusters, brake fluid, power steering fluid (if applicable), coolant, transmission fluid, front diff fluid, rear diff fluid, transfer case (the 3 mentioned, if 4MATIC otherwise just rear diff fluid), driveshaft hangers, engine and transmission mounts, alignment, wheel balancing, tires, brake pads, brake rotors, check condition of coils, oil change (analysis via Blackstone labs?, same goes with all the fluids)?, if equipped, airmatic system condition, 12v battery condition, aux battery condition, check timing chain, all belts and pulleys, check to make sure there is no oil in wiring harness (a common issue on certain MB engines that can get into the ECU, destroying it). I will add if I remember more.
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Do you plan on doing your own work or have a shop do everything for you? Regardless, every MB owner should have a proper scan and diagnostic tool, namely XENTRY. Best place to get what you need, plus Level 5 diagnostic support, is through the BenzNinja Club. Check the banner at the top of the page.
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Hi All,
I'm new to the forums, but been trying to find a 2016-2017 S class in the spec I'm looking for for the last two months. Not in a rush, so I'll get there eventually, but once I do, I have a question.
What do you all do to keep the longevity of the vehicle? I understand to bring it in for regular maintenance, but that is about all I see on taking care of this car. But on my BMW I would throw in a bottle of seafoam every once and a while. Get tires rotated (or checked) frequently, minor things like that. So what "minor" things are good best practices for this vehicle that may not be obvious?
Thanks
I'm new to the forums, but been trying to find a 2016-2017 S class in the spec I'm looking for for the last two months. Not in a rush, so I'll get there eventually, but once I do, I have a question.
What do you all do to keep the longevity of the vehicle? I understand to bring it in for regular maintenance, but that is about all I see on taking care of this car. But on my BMW I would throw in a bottle of seafoam every once and a while. Get tires rotated (or checked) frequently, minor things like that. So what "minor" things are good best practices for this vehicle that may not be obvious?
Thanks
