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Apr 17, 2020 | 03:16 PM

wseikow

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E63S 2016 [W212 ] :::: E55 2002 [W210 ] [31k miles] ::: TARGA4S 2007 [ 997.1 ]

Maintenance required - ?

HI, brought my E63 in to the dealer to get cracked coolant reservoir replaced. During the visit, they suggest some service that is recommended for my vehicle given the age/ and or mileage.

Prices below in Cdn.
Should I do this? Should I have the dealer do this , since it’s “AMG” , or is Indy ok.

Feedback greatly appreciated.

2016 -E63 Sedan- 54000KM.

- Spark plugs [570.00] - Transmission oil change [350.00] - Differential oil change [250.00] - And a few air filter of some sort [ 150.00]

Apr 17, 2020 | 06:50 PM

homeofstone

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2011 E63, 2011 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 v8, 2013 GMC Denali XL, 1965 Ford Mustang, 2005 Merc. E500

Plugs seem a little high but not bad prices on the rest.

Apr 17, 2020 | 07:46 PM

sunil517

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2014 E63s 1993 mazda rx7 on Boost

Trans and filter at the dlr

Get the diff fluid and your next oil change have your local shop drop the fluid plugs and filters.
Filters and plugs would be a nice DIY. Cabin filter also.
How how come they did not hit you up for rotors and pads. They love that suggestion.
If you are planning on tuning make sure to get the correct plugs for the tune/

Apr 17, 2020 | 08:09 PM

wseikow

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E63S 2016 [W212 ] :::: E55 2002 [W210 ] [31k miles] ::: TARGA4S 2007 [ 997.1 ]

No DIY stuff for me , no time .... and no knowledge.
I just like drivng the beast , not working on it.

Do i need the work done, based on age and Mileage?

Apr 17, 2020 | 09:46 PM

HPMan

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2014 E63 S

Filters, diff and trans fluid are probably advisable to do. For me, I left my plugs until I got a misfire (which was about 70,000 km).

Apr 18, 2020 | 12:57 AM

DMWelk

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2014 E350 & 2017 GLE 400

Quote:

Originally Posted by wseikow

No DIY stuff for me , no time .... and no knowledge.
I just like drivng the beast , not working on it.

Do i need the work done, based on age and Mileage?

Scheduled Maintenance for the 2016 E63 Transmission 60,000KM or 4 years & 75,000KM or 5 years for plugs.

Last edited by DMWelk; Apr 18, 2020 at 01:06 AM.

Apr 18, 2020 | 02:32 AM

maxusa

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2013 E63 P30, 2010 GL550

A typical answer is to refer to the official Canada market MY16 Service Booklet, where owners can track both required and optional service actions. In addition to your periodic (annual) Service A or Service B on pp.12-15, one can review maintenance work beginning on p.18. For example, from your listing of quoted maintenance:
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Service 8
- Every 45,000 km/3 years: Engine air-filter element
- Every 60,000 km/4 years: Rear axle differential fluid AMG with self-locking diff (code 471)
Service 12
- Every 100,000 km/5 years: Spark plugs
Service 20
- Once at 60,000 km/4 years: Auto transmission oil and filter

Unless you have a reason to believe that your vehicle sustained excessive wear, like racing/tune, you do not need to preemptively replace things. You can safely follow the booklet.

There is a point of kilometrage vs. time. Spark plugs, for example, do not lose properties over time, only from use. Therefore, do not worry about years, go by km. However, fluids deteriorate over time (detergents break down, system contamination, moisture), and so you do not want to keep them longer than stated despite kilometrage.

The service booklet is your friend. Use it. Hope this helps.

Last edited by maxusa; Apr 18, 2020 at 10:44 AM.