SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Stock SL55 - Basic Maintenance after 16 years?
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Stock SL55 - Basic Maintenance after 16 years?
Hi,
I've owned my SL55 for 4 years (now @ 80k km) and am pretty sure little maintenance outside of oil changes has been done in the last 12+ years. I have a vibration that begins at 2k RPM (even when stationary - it goes away almost completely when it gets warm) and am thinking some basic maintenance is in order. Ay suggestions on what to start with?
Appreciate your help!
I've owned my SL55 for 4 years (now @ 80k km) and am pretty sure little maintenance outside of oil changes has been done in the last 12+ years. I have a vibration that begins at 2k RPM (even when stationary - it goes away almost completely when it gets warm) and am thinking some basic maintenance is in order. Ay suggestions on what to start with?
Appreciate your help!
Last edited by 32of32; Jan 4, 2020 at 06:02 PM.
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A few suggestions:
Engine: Spark Plugs & Coolant. While within the service interval in terms of mileage, 16 years is a long time for the plugs and past the time interval for the coolant (MB recommends 15 Years/150K miles for the R230).
Drivetrain: Transmission & Differential services are in order.
Suspension: ABC service (fluid flush and filter).
Braking System: Fluid change (ideally should be done every 2 years).
Engine: Spark Plugs & Coolant. While within the service interval in terms of mileage, 16 years is a long time for the plugs and past the time interval for the coolant (MB recommends 15 Years/150K miles for the R230).
Drivetrain: Transmission & Differential services are in order.
Suspension: ABC service (fluid flush and filter).
Braking System: Fluid change (ideally should be done every 2 years).
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The vibration is a trans mount.
You could do all fluids, filters, spark plugs, etc.
You could also look in the owners manual and check what needs to be done.
You could do all fluids, filters, spark plugs, etc.
You could also look in the owners manual and check what needs to be done.
