SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: How many SL600TT/65 owners running on original coilpacks?
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How many SL600TT/65 owners running on original coilpacks?
So coilpacks are considered a maintenance item when owning an SL600/65 but how many of you are still running your original coilpacks?
What are you driving habits, oil change intervals, and anything else you can think of that contributes to the longevity of your coilpacks.
What are you driving habits, oil change intervals, and anything else you can think of that contributes to the longevity of your coilpacks.
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1992 911 C4, 2008 P2 E63 AMG (gone but not forgotten), 2007 SL65 Renntech
I believe mine are original, but not totally sure.
I have only had it about 5 months. Its had an oil change at the stealer. Daily Driver until a few weeks ago. In the garage for most of the winter now.
I have only had it about 5 months. Its had an oil change at the stealer. Daily Driver until a few weeks ago. In the garage for most of the winter now.
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
Its all over on the CL fourms, Idk why it seems theres alot more ppl tinkering with CL600/65s then on the SL models, or thats where more the dicussion is.
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
I already posted it on the CL fourm lol only lasted 6k after tune prob 4 months after tune. Tuned it in October at the time, garaged it during the winter by Feburary coils went out.
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Our 2005 SL600 had one original, one replacement coilpack when we sold it late last year. Mileage was about 70k, it had a Eurocharged tune. Our S65 has had both coilpacks replaced, the car has just short of 80k miles and a Eurocharged tune. The 2009 SL600 has the original coilpacks, it has about 19k miles on it, no aftermarket tune.
We drive all our cars similar, total run time is about half local, half freeway. Total miles are about 80% freeway.
We drive all our cars similar, total run time is about half local, half freeway. Total miles are about 80% freeway.
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I disagree, the #1 factor to coil pack failure is the car is sensitive to fuel grade. If you constantly put in cheap fuel (lack of clean agents/additives) or even put lower than 91 octane you are asking for trouble.
I've got 77K miles on mine, original coil packs and religiously filled with 91 octane Chevron/Shell.
I've got 77K miles on mine, original coil packs and religiously filled with 91 octane Chevron/Shell.
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1992 911 C4, 2008 P2 E63 AMG (gone but not forgotten), 2007 SL65 Renntech
I disagree, the #1 factor to coil pack failure is the car is sensitive to fuel grade. If you constantly put in cheap fuel (lack of clean agents/additives) or even put lower than 91 octane you are asking for trouble.
I've got 77K miles on mine, original coil packs and religiously filled with 91 octane Chevron/Shell.
I've got 77K miles on mine, original coil packs and religiously filled with 91 octane Chevron/Shell.
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2006 Scion XB, BMW 335D, Porsche 997TT, 1997 Jeep Wrangler, 1974 Vespa, 2011 Cayenne, Diamond DA40
Anyone try aftermarket coil packs? Standard ignition has one, they make a lot of ignition parts. Not sure it's worth trying for a ~$200 savings.
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You may want to look at Autozone. They have a sale going on right now.
20% off and free shipping. They also have a lifetime warranty. If I needed one that's where Id go.
You may want to look at Autozone. They have a sale going on right now.
20% off and free shipping. They also have a lifetime warranty. If I needed one that's where Id go.
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2006 Scion XB, BMW 335D, Porsche 997TT, 1997 Jeep Wrangler, 1974 Vespa, 2011 Cayenne, Diamond DA40
Hey Todd,
Thanks for the heads up. I ended up ordering the Autozone piece. Saved almost enough money to pay for 24 spark plugs.
Thanks for the heads up. I ended up ordering the Autozone piece. Saved almost enough money to pay for 24 spark plugs.
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2006 Scion XB, BMW 335D, Porsche 997TT, 1997 Jeep Wrangler, 1974 Vespa, 2011 Cayenne, Diamond DA40
Pretty happy with the part that came from Autozone, made in Germany by Temic..