Scary that people would even have to fight for the right to repair their own property...scary times we live in - Gov't think they own our bodies AND our cars...and our house...etc etc...Gov is by definition an inherently inefficient, wasteful, & coercive territorial monopolist of ultimate decisionmaking & violence...we need another revolution...don't believe it? take a look at 1.5Trillion in pork that was just passed in a spending bill that mostly goes to foreign lobbyists...
@@BoomBustProfits Rather, domestic and foreign companies alike are lobbying and deceiving (or "donating to") local politicians all over. Having no right to repair only benefits corporate interests, and some companies (Apple most notoriously) mostly hire and train people to be only parts changers, so they can charge you a pretty penny for stuff you could do at home and then wall off the means for those who don't want to shell out the official repair tax.
I am currently going threw automotive trade school, and one of my instructors favorite things to talk about is how "UA-cam Mechanics don't have a clue what they are talking about". He has even pulled up a few ChrisFix videos to tell the class they are wrong. After class Thursday I showed him your channel and he really enjoyed "how you actually did everything right". Great work Alex!
I'm 78 years old, I probably will not do any DYI on my E350 or my e400 MB...But watching your video was SUPER and very entertaining. I'm an entertainer and actually, so are you. Having said that, I probabley won't do much, or any of the DYI, though I'd love to, I am so, so much more comfortable after your video, in having my local mechanic perform the maintenance for me which gives me the best of both worlds, putting me in between the $$$$$dealer and the "everyone needs to make a living" local guy whom I trust to the max. Thank you for a great piece of work. I'm now a fan.
When fitting a new o ring on the oil filter don't forget to apply some fresh oil to the ring. It prevents the ring sticking when you are torquing it down, and prevents ripping. Small detail.
"There's a very good chance you own one of these cars" Me: pauses video, peeks thru blinds to look at my driveway and sees no luxury German sedan there.
I used to own a audi and later a bmw. Worst mistakes that i had made in my lifetime. Now i drive a camry with 140k on the clock and trouble free for a while now. I want to retired earlier in life and owning a german car wont give that option.
Love your work Alex! I got a A209 CLK at auction in terrible condition and with the help of your videos my CLK is now in mint condition! Thank you for your vids!!!
I have a 2010 C300 and it's one of the easiest and cheapest cars I've owned to work on. FCP Euro is the best for buying parts, recently saved tons buying pads and rotors from them.
@@tafaranyambara Mine just hit 150,000 miles so im addressing a few things. Just noticed the transmission pan is rusted so replacing that while doing fluid and filter change, total was $193 for fluid filter gasket, pan was $64 so you may not need that. I replaced brake pads and rotors, front was $189 in parts and rear was $146. Front sway bar links were clunking so replaced those for $71. Oil leaking from crankcase breather cover so just replaced the cover and drip pan for $54. Had a front spring break while parked so I replaced both complete struts with used struts I found on ebay from 30,000 mile Cali cars so no rust, think I paid $120 shipped for the pair. Rear springs looked rusty so I found a used low mileage set on ebay from Cali salvage yard for $45 shipped for the pair. I will say if I didn't work in it myself and paid someone it would get expensive. Plus it's been a New England car so salt and rust. Only had 1 check engine light which turned out to be a purge valve which I replaced with a used one on ebay for $12 shipped. I'm good at finding deals. Tons of W204 C300 used parts in ebay from Cali salvage yards, parts look almost new. I follow all the recommended service in the manual. Brake line flush, coolant replacement etc. I already had alot of tools for working on cars, the one thing I had to buy was a good torx socket set since Mercedes uses that type of bolts alot.
This is why I started watching LSC...MB content. Also why I use FCP...heard about them on your channel. I nearly crapped my pants when I saw the transmission draining tool. Have two 722.6 MB's and do all my own wrenching... I have to get that set...today. Thanks for a great video...
I watch all of the car related channels that deal with cars, i.e., Hoovie, Tavarish, Wizard, Samcrac, Elliott Alves, M539 Restorations, and yours is my favorite. I look forward to your videos every week. Keep up the good work!
Elliot Alves has been killing it with the Volvo stuff i can't wait for new episodes. I also love all of the other youtubers you mentioned especially Streten from M539 Restorations and obviously LSC. I also love Speed Academy, Car Ninja, WatchJRgo, MCM, Wrench every day and Bad obsession motorsport. I just realized i spend too much time watching videos on youtube. It's killer content all around i can't help it.
I usually go to an independent euro shop but recently went to the dealer for spark plugs. They sent me a coupon that got it down to about the same price, plus they have service on Saturdays so I wasn't out of my daily. Every now and then dealers are ok.
@Roberto Vidal Garcia problem with most indys is they dont stand behind the work like dealers, and use shitty parts. End up having to pay up and do it right IMHO
@@nhojyelbom So far the indy shops I use for repairs and maintenance buys factory or OEM parts depending on the part. The indy shops I've used on different cars over the years have stood behind their work with a warranty. Which I only had to use once in 40 years of driving.
I did this with my X5d. Replaced all fluids, new fuel filter, thermostat, glow plugs and module. Saved myself thousands of dollars and learned alot about the car in the process.
Alex is a really cool dude. I was always taught to stay away from MBZ. I now own a 2012 E350 blutec. You would think that I've lost my mind, but I now perform the maintenance myself since the cpo warranty has expired. I now have an icarsoft computer, I've changed the transmission fluid per manufacturer specs. Using Emanual I have more confidence performing maintenance. Thank you Alex! I own and maintain a great commuter car.
You don’t need that kit to drain the gearbox, the manual says to remove the stop/start pressure pump (three bolts) and then gain acces to the drain plug for the converter.
i dont know whats with the americans and the stigma connected to german cars, here in Europe german cars are known as the best cars with no breakdowns, duraboe for everyday beat down, except for BMWs they are known even here for expensive breakdowns, but Mercs and VWs here sometimes do up to million kilometers
i see how messy a transmission service is on a benz, and it cements my fears. a drain and fill on most japanese cars is literally a magnetic drain bolt, that you refill up thru the dip stick.
@@DJ454 But then with Japanese cars you’re stuck with a cvt or an ancient transmission, the MB 7 speed and BMW ZF8 are so, so much better than any Japanese transmission. The trade off is worth it when you’re only changing the fluid once in a blue moon anyway.
It makes you wonder if some of them are actually doing the work, or if they have to get someone else to do it while they're busy editing for the 'tube.
Nice work, so nice to see people being real about maintenance. My only criticism is to never use power tools on installing spark plugs. It is too easy to Crack a ceramic. If you have compressed air, please dust out the sparkplug holes before removal.
Alex my perception of you is that you are genuine. A WYSIWYG. You never talk down to your viewers nor are you boastful and puffed up about your skills. Keep up the good work.
I'm so glad you showed the transmission fluid changeout. I have a 2014 E250 bluetec and never took the time to figure it out, particularly the refill. That's the only thing I never did myself on it.
Alex good job on the cars. I'm back to doing it myself with oil changes on my and my wife car, cheaper and your more in tune with your car. My New project is redoing my bumper and fender on my 03 VW beetle after some one here in Denver did a hit and run. Your videos give me the encouragement to get these projects done. Keep up the good work.
Hi Alex! For drain the converter you have to disassemble the auxiliary oil pump, then you have a hole about 3 cm in front of which comes the drain plug from the converter. You make a great job!
Last week I brought in my '10 E350 4Matic (142k miles) to the dealer for the service B and to inspect a brake fluid leak (it would go from max to min in about 4-5 days). The dealer said that all the brake lines were bad and needed to be replaced, at a cost of $4k. The inspection also said that we needed new engine and motor mounts, new brake rotors, new spark plugs, needed to replace some sort of plug at the back side of the motor that was seeping oil, transmission service, new tires and wheel alignment. If we did all of the necessary (brake lines) and the recommended repairs, the total bill would have been over $16k. We just traded in the car and bought a CPO '18 C300 4Matic instead. The downside was that they still charged us for the B service (they charged us $800 for that), plus an additional $285 for the diagnostic on the brake lines.
Sounds like your MB dealer might be part of a large, publicly-traded company based in the Pacific Northwest...My local dealer was acquired from the 50+ year family ownership by that company and shortly after I started getting "Youneeds" along those same lines when I had the car in for service. I took my business to the dealer a little ways down the highway (independently owned) and that was the end of that!
Plugs 70 bucks, tires 800, brake lines 200, brakes and rotors 200, motor mounts, 120 bucks….. about 1400 in parts and a good mechanic would do it all for about 1000. 2500 bucks would’ve had you back on the road 🤷🏻♂️ congrats on the new car though! Love my Mercedes!
Motive Power bleeder is a Godsend for brake fluid flush. 45 mins total (including jacking up car, removing wheels, etc.) I drained the extra 4 qts of atf via the cooler lines during my 722.9 service. Disconnect the cooler line, attach tube, start car (briefly) & drain 1 qt at a time, pump in 1 qt new fluid, repeat. Also, made a fluid pump out of a $15 HDX garden sprayer. Worked out perfectly. 9.5 qts changed. I have a C207 E coupe (half w204, half w212) & generally these cars are stupid easy for all the general stuff.
This is the video I would like to see more in future of how to properly maintain the Benz of any models. I am a maintenance nuts, but I address my car issues early to ensure it's reliable. Thank you.
2003 W211 - £500. Thanks for some of the best confidence-inspiring DIY help videos! £1500 since then for all the suspension, tyres, every service I could think of, conductor plate (and the gearbox problem it had was solved!). Done another 30,000 miles since then over the last two years, and only the injector seals to go... Just getting run in at 230,000 miles. Lovely comfortable long distance cruiser and tow vehicle.
Awesome video you out together. I really liked those when they were new, very fun looking. I was going to get the early 2000's C class because the instrument cluster reminded me of the S class in that generation. One big speedometer needle like a half circle looking thing. Taillight almost like a mini version S class. Got me a Ford Ranger instead at that time, an 89 with burgundy interior and two tone burgundy outside. Long story long
Best video with great camera work I've seen. Definitely helped out with the spark plugs on this particular engine on my 2013 C300. Thank you for all your hard work!
Alex love these videos with the older Mercedes and how easy it is to maintain them. I bought a 05 cdi for a daily driver after I seen your first one. Such a great car there is something about the w211 I really like. Starting to look for a e55 now. Just picked up a 2020 Audi Q3 loaded for the old lady and I may like the cdi little more. Thanks again.
Good video for people who are too intimidated to work on their own MB. I have been a MB tech for 3 years now and I would chose a MB over any other European car brand to work on. Especially cars from and right after the 204 era. Just two things I want to point out about this specific video: A VERY important inspection point on the W204 is the rear subframe (also on the W212 and any other MB of this era that uses a similar style subframe), especially near the front mounting points. It LOVES to rust there (especially up north) and I have replaced over 30 of these the last 2 years. To drain the TQ easily, remove the auxiliary trans fluid pump. It's only 3 bolts and one connector, there is another rubber inspection cover under it. Remove it and now you can point the TQ drain plug straight down to drain the fluid without making a huge mess inside the trans housing. I always replace the drain plug and crush washer on these! This is how I was taught to do it at the dealer.
yeah, it's weird. With some channels, even ones I subscribe and actually like, I find myself checking to see how much longer until the video is over. That's never happened with Alex's content.
Great help! I feel more confident to do the transmission now and brake fluid. I was quoted £2000 for replacement brake pads and brake discs all round my eclass 220cdi w212 from a MB dealer. Steep! Went on Autodoc, waited until black Friday and bought all new "ATE" pads and discs. I also use Mannol oil that works out at £2.50 per litre and is 229.51 mb approved! Owning a 2nd hand MB can be very reasonable I you are prepared to do the work.
UP and At Them. NO Up and ATOM!!! YES UP and AT THEM!!! Yes I own the 2015 E350 with the same engine. I replaced my spark plugs just as you did, but I also bought the angled pliers with the round jaw to grab the coil packs and pull them out as they are difficult to remove. All the videos and literature I read said to be careful when removing the coil packs. Later on, one of my coil packs went out and I had to replace it. Maybe I damaged it when I did the spark plugs. I don't know. At any rate, it wasn't that difficult. I may go in and replace all the coil packs as the car is almost at 100k miles. One thing I replaced this month was the rear transmission mount. The car was making a lot of vibration at low RPMs, and when I replaced that mount, everything smoothed out as if it was a new car again. Thanks for showing the transmission fluid procedure. I went through it with much mysticism. You answered a lot of questions I had while I was doing it. I'll be much more confident the next time I do it. I like that FCP Euro kit I'll probably use that next time.
Alex, you are an extremely skilled mechanic. What is great about your channel is your ability to help make the complex mechanical procedures and concepts relatable and achievable to the DYI guy. And you finish projects unlike your friends Sam and Rich….hahahaha.
This was perfect for me.i have a glk350 and have been noticing a few funny shifts in the transmission.i think I will try thy diy transmission flush and hope it helps
Definitely check the M276 for timing chain noise and timing I’m general. The NA M276 has bad problems with the timing chain. The turbo versions of the engine are fine. They are basically bulletproof.
There has been a massive recall on these regarding the rear axle carrier. Also the lower control arms on the rear where the spring is seated are word taking a look at the inside of them. especially in area’s where in the wintertime they dump a phalanx of salt on the roads.
I was going to mention the same thing,,,,,definately need to check the rear subframe-especially with all that "Chicago corrosion" under the car. Also a good idea to keep an eye on the front driveshaft u-joint for excessive slack on the 4matics, as I've seen them fail right after going out of warranty.
It's Sunday morning for me as I watch this video...that car is beautiful. You have inspired me to finish watching the video, finish my cup of tea and then go out to my garage and take my 09' C63 for a drive. Actually I'll use any excuse to go for a drive..
Just finished the B service in my 08 S550, '10 E350 and '02 ML320. Pretty much all the same with the W163 being the oddball. I used to have a similar cooling evacuation tool but found the Robinair 75260 and am SOLD on it's ease of use. Also when changing on the oil on the m112, M272 and M273 motors I just dump the new oil in the filter housing, but it looks like on the m276 the housing is a bit deeper in the engine compartment. Nice work as always Alex, going to invest in the transmission pressure flush device. I'm pushing 180k miles on the S550 and want to keep it running as long as I can before the rebuild/sell decision comes up.
I did the oil in the filter on my 272 and it was a huge mistake, dumped like 2 quarts out of it and took me 2 days of cleaning the engine to get rid of the excess. 😂
@@SaltyTubers no idea on the snap on truck one. I just ran across it when I was looking at something else in the catalog. Dad bought me the robinair one while I was fixing his truck, so I knew what it looked like
We have the same C300, only 2013 I believe , only maintenance it's had is oil and filter changes regularly, all other engine components still all original. Has been quite reliable honestly. Great video Alex! 👍👍👍
Got my LSC shirt yesterday....! Gonna look LEGIT today wearing it in my CLK55 and my E350 4-matic AMG trim package...! Keep up the great work with your vids Alex.
Watching this channel gave me the confidence to buy a 2006 CLK 350 and do my own work on it. However! I won’t be doing my own transmission fluid change again. That turned into a bigger mess than I wanted, and it wasn’t fun trying to do it under my car only supported by floor stands.
8:08 That transfer case showed signs of leakage. For a AWD /4matic. Needs A fluid change there would'nt hurt. benefits the transmission system. The clutch. bleeder valve is leaking & can be drained when doing a brake fluid change ,esp for manual transmissions. Maybe a vlog has already been done addressing it. IDK🙂
I love your thoroughness and helping out a friend that helped you. Thanks for sharing your expertise as always. Just curious, do any Euro cars have 100k-120k spark plugs or is this just Japanese thing? I’m preparing my first plug swap on my 3.5 Toyota at 125k/13 years thanks to the Car Care nut. I almost changed my mind on it until I found his video. Keep up the great work!
For draining the converter its pretty Easy. You can remove te bottom valveblock underneath the converter and there is a rubber dustcap you can remove so you have easy acces to the converter drainplug. And that way you also dont make a mess! :) the fluid comes out easy if you put a little pressure in the oilpan, so that way you are sure all the fluid is out! 🙂
Awesome video! Thanks for taking the time to make it. I'll be doing the spark plugs Brakes and Coolant on my 2014 E350 Coupe with 48k miles on it soon! 👍🏾👍🏾
Alex's shredded gloves are really just his Venom like skin coming through on camera. When he shows us using Keeps, it's really just a serum to keep his powers in check. Otherwise, he would hurt himself on a car and go berserk and rip the engine out of the car and launch it down the block.
In certain MB models using this engine, removing the plenum is unavoidable. It would be nice to have a video on that procedure. The few available on YT are not that good. Please consider it.
A little story about transmission pan bolts - my friend once had W210 with 2.8L M104. Very sporty car it was, did burnouts like crazy and relatively quick overall. He did an oil change in transmission (722.5) and overtightened the bolts. trans started to leak. He did not notice that. Lost 5th, 4th, 3rd gear and reverse. In the end he span the engine bearings. So be careful with bolts
I love how these videos seem to edit out all the sweating, cursing, muscle soreness, injuries, etc. Looks so easy, like a maestro playing a song on a piano
The 2012 W251 R350 is missing from your list. It has that engine and transmission. On a different note, there is no good YT video on removing this plenum. It would be nice for you to do one. Thanks for the video.
I have the same w204 but with diesel motor om651 . I think this is the best c class, it is as good as the w201 and it is an original good Mercedes Benz.
If that's what the dealer charges for basic maintenance, imagine what they would charge for repairs. Mercedes seems to make things difficult on purpose so owners have to get service at the dealer for the most part.
so true. the emblem on my e350 broke off one day after falling in a ditch. the dealer quoted $900 because they wanted to replace the entire grille for some reason even though the only thing broken besides the emblem was one little latch that holds the emblem in place. I bought a used emblem for $50, put it in and guess what, it was held in place despite missing one latch. crazy
Have owned a 4matic w204 for close to 12 years. The M272 variant. Always done my own service/repair. I have not drained fluid from torque converter since. So far no major issues (other than a broken intake manifold swirl flap actuator arm). The only other fluid I have not replaced is the front diff oil, still trying to figure out the best approach.
I have a 2013 GLK 350 with 65,000 miles and looks like i have been slaking off on the brake and coolant flushes. I have seen you do the transmission service a few times now and i feel confident i could do it. Thanks for the great DIY information!
Dude I live in a poor country in Europe and most of us are making self repairs and maintenance because..well the need is teaching you. But the prices they have in more developed countries are eye watering. I mean that’s robbery!
Next year I'm going to do all the fluids in my no longer new car. Believe it or not, brake fluid isn't outlined anywhere in the routine maintance - I'm hoping 4 years is fine (it still looks clean and contamination free, and my car doesn't have a lot of miles on it).
Generally speaking it's a good idea to change brake fluid every 2 years in the spring. Even if it looks clean it absorbs moisture and becomes compressible, which reduces brake performance.
@@matthewhook3375 Yea. Well accuse me of being a bad owner because I usually wait till it starts changing color or a line rusts out (I live in the rust belt so common for rust out lines; and I do all my lines at that point because if I touch one they all fail shortly after).
Saw you with the intake manifold seals on the table, , and was going to tell you that you don't have to remove upper manifold. You did it exactly the same as I did when I was a tech. Also, I never drained a torque convertor, or did any flushing. Mercedes only recommends drain and fill with filter change, which I feel is sufficient. I've only seen 1 transmission fail in my 8 years as a tech, and it was my own 722.6 with 230k miles, and some people seriously deferred maintenence. Also blue FE fluid isn't due until 60k miles, red is 40k, could have gone another 20k miles. I miss being a tech, so got a beat up 2005 e320 cdi from an insurance auction to repair. Sold my C63 this year because gas is too expensive.
Mercedes is a Toyota from Germany... A friend of mine has a 2015 c300, he asked me to do some maintenance ( oil change, suspension work and brake work) absolutely simple. He got the parts online and save thousands...
I had one of those , same year as well. It was a great car until 75k miles then the camshaft position sensor started leaking oil through the wiring harness and into the ECU. The repair was about 50% of the value of the car at the time. I drive a Toyota truck now.
Love this “normal guy” maintenance vids. Thanks! When I removed the ECU connectors on my ML I got a funny headlight dance. I thought I fry the computer. Maybe disconnecting the battery is not bad idea.
I really recommend disconnecting the battery when working on ECUs on any car, as you experienced they really do funky things, not to mention possible saved errors in the ecu and other limp modes activated.
Thanks Alex. I have a 2016 cls 350d, and I like to change the oil every 5000 miles or there abouts. I use a dipstick sucker. I'd love to hear from others whether this is a good thing, or a bad idea. Either way thats how I do it, and I always manage to extract all 8 liters of oil. If I had a lift I would love to be able to have a go at all the other jobs mentioned. Thanks as always for this brilliant channel.
WatchJRGo just did a video on this with a Honda. I've been doing that with an E500 for a while now. I have to empty the catch can in the middle though. I don't do it on dad's pickup truck. It takes 14L of oil, so I have to empty the catch can twice, and it's awkward to have in a position that I can suck from. I just pull the plug on that. Oil filter is next to the plug anyways.
I love the M276 engine. Believe or not it's one of my favorite Mercedes engines. I have a 2014 E350 with 100k miles on it. Even though it's a GDI engine, it does not suffer from the carbon build up issue.
You know the biggest secret to lowering maintenance and service bills and easy diy? It's not buying European cars! I love your channel dude but every time I watch I love my Lexus a bit more!
Thanks, i have a 2014 C300 with 38k miles, not my daily as I drive a few other vehicles, but do the maintenance on my own cars. Only did front brake pads and oil changes and oil filter changes since car was new, changed air filter and cabin filter twice now. Needs Battery and tires next and transmission fluid change. I changed brake fluid every 3 years also, Dot4+ and found that makes a difference actually after changing it. Always found little air in some lines. Thank god I don't need the hair treatment, but thanks for showing that product also. LOL
Great video! Having access to a hoist makes a huge difference in getting the job done with efficiency. Plus having the right tools ensures that it’s done correctly.
Thnks for the video its was great, but the majority of home mechanics don't have lifts at home. How about the next time you do something similar to this, maybe try as a true home mechanic, with regular jack and jack stands, like SAMCRAC or CHRIS FIX, using everyday tools.
Don’t own a MB but as a DIY kind of guy your video explaining everything and encouraging us to not be afraid to do our repairs makes me feel like getting a used c300 as a second car.
When I do the transmission service, I leave the pan on and remove the gear box oil pump if possible before I do the oil filter. Some models don't allow that method. From there you can see the torque converter drain plug and being able put an air nozzle onto the pan drain plug hole and blow the TC out very fast but don't overdo it with the air pressure since the oil pan can bulge. If the pump is out, the two black seals have to be replaced before going back in. Unfortunately these are quite pricey, like 40 buck a piece. No special tools required and gets the job done fast
Always interesting to watch. The only big no no I have come to realize is never ever ever do a flush on your transmission or rad. Just drain and fill. Going to screw up things when flushing. Seen several vehicles get screwed when doing the flushes.
What kind of Mercedes do you own? Head to keeps.com/legit for 50% off your first order of Keeps hair loss treatment!
2020 kia sonet DCT, hehe
hello, i have a e class (w210) 320cdi its the 7th Mercedes I've own'd, best one was S Class 126 300
Can't afford them. 😔😔😔
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THIS is why RIGHT TO REPAIR is so important!! Thank you for putting these videos out man!
This is why electric cars are here, so your car will be like your iFruit. Hard to repair and no right to repair.
@@kifakamjad7757 apart from Telsa and Audi most electric are easy to mess around. But yes you correct regarding some brands
Scary that people would even have to fight for the right to repair their own property...scary times we live in - Gov't think they own our bodies AND our cars...and our house...etc etc...Gov is by definition an inherently inefficient, wasteful, & coercive territorial monopolist of ultimate decisionmaking & violence...we need another revolution...don't believe it? take a look at 1.5Trillion in pork that was just passed in a spending bill that mostly goes to foreign lobbyists...
@@BoomBustProfits Rather, domestic and foreign companies alike are lobbying and deceiving (or "donating to") local politicians all over. Having no right to repair only benefits corporate interests, and some companies (Apple most notoriously) mostly hire and train people to be only parts changers, so they can charge you a pretty penny for stuff you could do at home and then wall off the means for those who don't want to shell out the official repair tax.
Guy probably didn’t even watch the whole video 😂 also it’s just a service bud so calm down
Who needs more friends like Alex. Friends helping friends. Thats a real friend!!
I would go and help him for free. The amount of knowledge just watching, truly priceless.
I've been watching this channel so long I feel like Alex is my best friend
I have a friend as knowledgeable. But he lives 5 States away. Any work I try and do we video chat so he can help haha
I'm that friend everyone asks me for help. I know how you feel, Alex
I am currently going threw automotive trade school, and one of my instructors favorite things to talk about is how "UA-cam Mechanics don't have a clue what they are talking about". He has even pulled up a few ChrisFix videos to tell the class they are wrong. After class Thursday I showed him your channel and he really enjoyed "how you actually did everything right". Great work Alex!
Wow that's awesome! Tell Mr. "Fill in name" that I said thanks!
Scotty Kilmer is the clueless one. ChrisFix is Aight.
@@viniciusmorais8931 I agree. Scotty is a crazy old dude who is more words less work.
Show him M539 Restorations too. That dude is obsessively good.
Show him vice grip garage, or old ziptiesandbiasplies
I don’t own a Mercedes but still really enjoyed watching this. It’s just fun to see you wrench.
I'm 78 years old, I probably will not do any DYI on my E350 or my e400 MB...But watching your video was SUPER and very entertaining. I'm an entertainer and actually, so are you. Having said that, I probabley won't do much, or any of the DYI, though I'd love to, I am so, so much more comfortable after your video, in having my local mechanic perform the maintenance for me which gives me the best of both worlds, putting me in between the $$$$$dealer and the "everyone needs to make a living" local guy whom I trust to the max. Thank you for a great piece of work. I'm now a fan.
When fitting a new o ring on the oil filter don't forget to apply some fresh oil to the ring. It prevents the ring sticking when you are torquing it down, and prevents ripping. Small detail.
"There's a very good chance you own one of these cars"
Me: pauses video, peeks thru blinds to look at my driveway and sees no luxury German sedan there.
Lol, me too. Looking outside and see an old Toyota. That just keeps on going.
Me: Pauses video and remembers I no longer do :(
I used to own a audi and later a bmw. Worst mistakes that i had made in my lifetime. Now i drive a camry with 140k on the clock and trouble free for a while now. I want to retired earlier in life and owning a german car wont give that option.
Used 105,00 mile hybrid Highlander, also no trouble.
The W204 was produced between 2007-2015 and early models are now not that expensive.
Love your work Alex!
I got a A209 CLK at auction in terrible condition and with the help of your videos my CLK is now in mint condition!
Thank you for your vids!!!
That's awesome!
NIce! What year??
33:40. cleaning out the sunroof drains on this model helps. These tend to clog
I have a 2010 C300 and it's one of the easiest and cheapest cars I've owned to work on. FCP Euro is the best for buying parts, recently saved tons buying pads and rotors from them.
How much do you spend on mantainance I want the same car
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Mine just hit 150,000 miles so im addressing a few things. Just noticed the transmission pan is rusted so replacing that while doing fluid and filter change, total was $193 for fluid filter gasket, pan was $64 so you may not need that. I replaced brake pads and rotors, front was $189 in parts and rear was $146. Front sway bar links were clunking so replaced those for $71. Oil leaking from crankcase breather cover so just replaced the cover and drip pan for $54. Had a front spring break while parked so I replaced both complete struts with used struts I found on ebay from 30,000 mile Cali cars so no rust, think I paid $120 shipped for the pair. Rear springs looked rusty so I found a used low mileage set on ebay from Cali salvage yard for $45 shipped for the pair. I will say if I didn't work in it myself and paid someone it would get expensive. Plus it's been a New England car so salt and rust. Only had 1 check engine light which turned out to be a purge valve which I replaced with a used one on ebay for $12 shipped. I'm good at finding deals. Tons of W204 C300 used parts in ebay from Cali salvage yards, parts look almost new. I follow all the recommended service in the manual. Brake line flush, coolant replacement etc. I already had alot of tools for working on cars, the one thing I had to buy was a good torx socket set since Mercedes uses that type of bolts alot.
This is why I started watching LSC...MB content. Also why I use FCP...heard about them on your channel. I nearly crapped my pants when I saw the transmission draining tool. Have two 722.6 MB's and do all my own wrenching... I have to get that set...today.
Thanks for a great video...
I watch all of the car related channels that deal with cars, i.e., Hoovie, Tavarish, Wizard, Samcrac, Elliott Alves, M539 Restorations, and yours is my favorite. I look forward to your videos every week. Keep up the good work!
Totally Agree. Alex is really fun and a great teacher.
Elliot Alves has been killing it with the Volvo stuff i can't wait for new episodes. I also love all of the other youtubers you mentioned especially Streten from M539 Restorations and obviously LSC. I also love Speed Academy, Car Ninja, WatchJRgo, MCM, Wrench every day and Bad obsession motorsport. I just realized i spend too much time watching videos on youtube. It's killer content all around i can't help it.
Y’all gotta check out vice grip garage and mustie1
@@dildodickings2668 I actually have a 2002 AWD V70 wagon similar to Elliott’s. Great car. 215,000 miles.
@@suginami0 Is it the R tho ? I used to drive a 1999 S80 with the NA 6cyl those are some great cars
I love seeing folks saving $$ from dealerships!
I usually go to an independent euro shop but recently went to the dealer for spark plugs. They sent me a coupon that got it down to about the same price, plus they have service on Saturdays so I wasn't out of my daily. Every now and then dealers are ok.
i see indy shops destroy shit and charge people more than the dealer, and people think they "saved"
@Roberto Vidal Garcia problem with most indys is they dont stand behind the work like dealers, and use shitty parts. End up having to pay up and do it right IMHO
@@nhojyelbom So far the indy shops I use for repairs and maintenance buys factory or OEM parts depending on the part. The indy shops I've used on different cars over the years have stood behind their work with a warranty. Which I only had to use once in 40 years of driving.
UA-cam made me can own a Mercedes Benz now good bye Honda and Toyota
I did this with my X5d. Replaced all fluids, new fuel filter, thermostat, glow plugs and module. Saved myself thousands of dollars and learned alot about the car in the process.
Hey a fellow x5 35D 🎉
Alex is a really cool dude. I was always taught to stay away from MBZ. I now own a 2012 E350 blutec. You would think that I've lost my mind, but I now perform the maintenance myself since the cpo warranty has expired. I now have an icarsoft computer, I've changed the transmission fluid per manufacturer specs. Using Emanual I have more confidence performing maintenance. Thank you Alex! I own and maintain a great commuter car.
I have same exact car as you. Scared to even add oil to it. Any tips or tricks I can learn how to work on it ?
You don’t need that kit to drain the gearbox, the manual says to remove the stop/start pressure pump (three bolts) and then gain acces to the drain plug for the converter.
Alex you have single handedly assuaged most of my fears of buying a German car
i dont know whats with the americans and the stigma connected to german cars, here in Europe german cars are known as the best cars with no breakdowns, duraboe for everyday beat down, except for BMWs they are known even here for expensive breakdowns, but Mercs and VWs here sometimes do up to million kilometers
i see how messy a transmission service is on a benz, and it cements my fears. a drain and fill on most japanese cars is literally a magnetic drain bolt, that you refill up thru the dip stick.
@@DJ454 But then with Japanese cars you’re stuck with a cvt or an ancient transmission, the MB 7 speed and BMW ZF8 are so, so much better than any Japanese transmission. The trade off is worth it when you’re only changing the fluid once in a blue moon anyway.
@@matkobosnjak6962because they are garbage and extremely expensive to maintain
It's cool that you show everything you do in great detail they're quite a few UA-camrs out there that don't show anything
It makes you wonder if some of them are actually doing the work, or if they have to get someone else to do it while they're busy editing for the 'tube.
Nice work, so nice to see people being real about maintenance. My only criticism is to never use power tools on installing spark plugs. It is too easy to Crack a ceramic. If you have compressed air, please dust out the sparkplug holes before removal.
Alex my perception of you is that you are genuine. A WYSIWYG. You never talk down to your viewers nor are you boastful and puffed up about your skills. Keep up the good work.
@LegitStreetCars: the only channel where I automatically hit the 'Like button' before I watch the video. Alex, your channel is inspiring!
I'm so glad you showed the transmission fluid changeout. I have a 2014 E250 bluetec and never took the time to figure it out, particularly the refill. That's the only thing I never did myself on it.
I love all your videos man. I don't know if I'll ever own a Benz , but, I sure do like learning ! Learn something new every time I watch
Appreciate leaving info on the tools you use. Makes working on my Benz's WAY easier!🤩
Yes. The links save a lot of time.
Priceless video. Would love to see more of these on more different models.
Alex good job on the cars. I'm back to doing it myself with oil changes on my and my wife car, cheaper and your more in tune with your car. My New project is redoing my bumper and fender on my 03 VW beetle after some one here in Denver did a hit and run. Your videos give me the encouragement to get these projects done. Keep up the good work.
Hi Alex!
For drain the converter you have to disassemble the auxiliary oil pump, then you have a hole about 3 cm in front of which comes the drain plug from the converter. You make a great job!
Last week I brought in my '10 E350 4Matic (142k miles) to the dealer for the service B and to inspect a brake fluid leak (it would go from max to min in about 4-5 days). The dealer said that all the brake lines were bad and needed to be replaced, at a cost of $4k. The inspection also said that we needed new engine and motor mounts, new brake rotors, new spark plugs, needed to replace some sort of plug at the back side of the motor that was seeping oil, transmission service, new tires and wheel alignment. If we did all of the necessary (brake lines) and the recommended repairs, the total bill would have been over $16k. We just traded in the car and bought a CPO '18 C300 4Matic instead. The downside was that they still charged us for the B service (they charged us $800 for that), plus an additional $285 for the diagnostic on the brake lines.
Sounds like your MB dealer might be part of a large, publicly-traded company based in the Pacific Northwest...My local dealer was acquired from the 50+ year family ownership by that company and shortly after I started getting "Youneeds" along those same lines when I had the car in for service. I took my business to the dealer a little ways down the highway (independently owned) and that was the end of that!
What is a CPO..??? If you don’t mind…
@@zezu4775 Certified pre-owned.
@@zezu4775certified pre-owned
Plugs 70 bucks, tires 800, brake lines 200, brakes and rotors 200, motor mounts, 120 bucks….. about 1400 in parts and a good mechanic would do it all for about 1000. 2500 bucks would’ve had you back on the road 🤷🏻♂️ congrats on the new car though! Love my Mercedes!
Motive Power bleeder is a Godsend for brake fluid flush. 45 mins total (including jacking up car, removing wheels, etc.)
I drained the extra 4 qts of atf via the cooler lines during my 722.9 service. Disconnect the cooler line, attach tube, start car (briefly) & drain 1 qt at a time, pump in 1 qt new fluid, repeat. Also, made a fluid pump out of a $15 HDX garden sprayer. Worked out perfectly. 9.5 qts changed. I have a C207 E coupe (half w204, half w212) & generally these cars are stupid easy for all the general stuff.
This is the video I would like to see more in future of how to properly maintain the Benz of any models. I am a maintenance nuts, but I address my car issues early to ensure it's reliable. Thank you.
2003 W211 - £500. Thanks for some of the best confidence-inspiring DIY help videos! £1500 since then for all the suspension, tyres, every service I could think of, conductor plate (and the gearbox problem it had was solved!). Done another 30,000 miles since then over the last two years, and only the injector seals to go... Just getting run in at 230,000 miles. Lovely comfortable long distance cruiser and tow vehicle.
Awesome video you out together. I really liked those when they were new, very fun looking. I was going to get the early 2000's C class because the instrument cluster reminded me of the S class in that generation. One big speedometer needle like a half circle looking thing. Taillight almost like a mini version S class. Got me a Ford Ranger instead at that time, an 89 with burgundy interior and two tone burgundy outside. Long story long
Best video with great camera work I've seen. Definitely helped out with the spark plugs on this particular engine on my 2013 C300. Thank you for all your hard work!
Alex love these videos with the older Mercedes and how easy it is to maintain them. I bought a 05 cdi for a daily driver after I seen your first one. Such a great car there is something about the w211 I really like. Starting to look for a e55 now. Just picked up a 2020 Audi Q3 loaded for the old lady and I may like the cdi little more. Thanks again.
This is the most complete video I have found yet. Thanks for that 👌🏻. Greetings from belgium 🇧🇪.
Excellent walk through video! As usual great job Alex!
Good video for people who are too intimidated to work on their own MB. I have been a MB tech for 3 years now and I would chose a MB over any other European car brand to work on. Especially cars from and right after the 204 era.
Just two things I want to point out about this specific video:
A VERY important inspection point on the W204 is the rear subframe (also on the W212 and any other MB of this era that uses a similar style subframe), especially near the front mounting points. It LOVES to rust there (especially up north) and I have replaced over 30 of these the last 2 years.
To drain the TQ easily, remove the auxiliary trans fluid pump. It's only 3 bolts and one connector, there is another rubber inspection cover under it. Remove it and now you can point the TQ drain plug straight down to drain the fluid without making a huge mess inside the trans housing. I always replace the drain plug and crush washer on these! This is how I was taught to do it at the dealer.
You know you're watching Alex when a 36 minute video feels like 15. I'll never own a Merc, but I still enjoyed this video.
yeah, it's weird. With some channels, even ones I subscribe and actually like, I find myself checking to see how much longer until the video is over. That's never happened with Alex's content.
Great help! I feel more confident to do the transmission now and brake fluid. I was quoted £2000 for replacement brake pads and brake discs all round my eclass 220cdi w212 from a MB dealer. Steep! Went on Autodoc, waited until black Friday and bought all new "ATE" pads and discs. I also use Mannol oil that works out at £2.50 per litre and is 229.51 mb approved! Owning a 2nd hand MB can be very reasonable I you are prepared to do the work.
Love this kind of video
Thank you Alex
I’m owner of 3rd cdi w211
I felt in love with Mercedes after watching your earlier videos
UP and At Them. NO Up and ATOM!!!
YES UP and AT THEM!!!
Yes I own the 2015 E350 with the same engine. I replaced my spark plugs just as you did, but I also bought the angled pliers with the round jaw to grab the coil packs and pull them out as they are difficult to remove. All the videos and literature I read said to be careful when removing the coil packs. Later on, one of my coil packs went out and I had to replace it. Maybe I damaged it when I did the spark plugs. I don't know. At any rate, it wasn't that difficult. I may go in and replace all the coil packs as the car is almost at 100k miles. One thing I replaced this month was the rear transmission mount. The car was making a lot of vibration at low RPMs, and when I replaced that mount, everything smoothed out as if it was a new car again.
Thanks for showing the transmission fluid procedure. I went through it with much mysticism. You answered a lot of questions I had while I was doing it. I'll be much more confident the next time I do it. I like that FCP Euro kit I'll probably use that next time.
Great video Alex! Love all the videos and the length for some reason never bothers me so post away!
I like how the E30 is looking over your shoulder during the sunroof greasing
Some fantastic Saturday content!!! This is going to be a great watch once again 😌
Alex, you are an extremely skilled mechanic. What is great about your channel is your ability to help make the complex mechanical procedures and concepts relatable and achievable to the DYI guy. And you finish projects unlike your friends Sam and Rich….hahahaha.
This was perfect for me.i have a glk350 and have been noticing a few funny shifts in the transmission.i think I will try thy diy transmission flush and hope it helps
Question. Did you try it and how did it come out?
@@chris-dd6uq I told a mechanic buddy to drive it and he said it's my motor mounts going out
On this model you can just drop a suction hose for oil change. The way engine sit you can just suck all oil thru dip stick pipe.
A friend like Alex looking out for his friends that deserves a clap👏👏👏
Wait for the next vid.
Definitely check the M276 for timing chain noise and timing I’m general. The NA M276 has bad problems with the timing chain. The turbo versions of the engine are fine. They are basically bulletproof.
There has been a massive recall on these regarding the rear axle carrier. Also the lower control arms on the rear where the spring is seated are word taking a look at the inside of them. especially in area’s where in the wintertime they dump a phalanx of salt on the roads.
I was going to mention the same thing,,,,,definately need to check the rear subframe-especially with all that "Chicago corrosion" under the car. Also a good idea to keep an eye on the front driveshaft u-joint for excessive slack on the 4matics, as I've seen them fail right after going out of warranty.
I thought I needed a haircut… lol
Love the content Alex! Great way to take care of the people that take care of you. 🔥🔥🔥
It's Sunday morning for me as I watch this video...that car is beautiful. You have inspired me to finish watching the video, finish my cup of tea and then go out to my garage and take my 09' C63 for a drive. Actually I'll use any excuse to go for a drive..
Just finished the B service in my 08 S550, '10 E350 and '02 ML320. Pretty much all the same with the W163 being the oddball. I used to have a similar cooling evacuation tool but found the Robinair 75260 and am SOLD on it's ease of use. Also when changing on the oil on the m112, M272 and M273 motors I just dump the new oil in the filter housing, but it looks like on the m276 the housing is a bit deeper in the engine compartment. Nice work as always Alex, going to invest in the transmission pressure flush device. I'm pushing 180k miles on the S550 and want to keep it running as long as I can before the rebuild/sell decision comes up.
The Robinair is the same as the Blue Point one on the Snap on Truck. Just different colors.
@@ng-ht1vx Different prices too? Looks like the Robinair is ~$90 on Amazon.
I did the oil in the filter on my 272 and it was a huge mistake, dumped like 2 quarts out of it and took me 2 days of cleaning the engine to get rid of the excess. 😂
@@SaltyTubers no idea on the snap on truck one. I just ran across it when I was looking at something else in the catalog. Dad bought me the robinair one while I was fixing his truck, so I knew what it looked like
@@ng-ht1vx I miss my pops, gone 30 years now, he'd do that kind of thing for me too.
We have the same C300, only 2013 I believe , only maintenance it's had is oil and filter changes regularly, all other engine components still all original. Has been quite reliable honestly. Great video Alex! 👍👍👍
Bring Peter back for another Video! XD Loved how much money you saved!
Got my LSC shirt yesterday....! Gonna look LEGIT today wearing it in my CLK55 and my E350 4-matic AMG trim package...!
Keep up the great work with your vids Alex.
Watching this channel gave me the confidence to buy a 2006 CLK 350 and do my own work on it.
However! I won’t be doing my own transmission fluid change again. That turned into a bigger mess than I wanted, and it wasn’t fun trying to do it under my car only supported by floor stands.
8:08 That transfer case showed signs of leakage. For a AWD /4matic. Needs A fluid change there would'nt hurt. benefits the transmission system. The clutch. bleeder valve is leaking & can be drained when doing a brake fluid change ,esp for manual transmissions. Maybe a vlog has already been done addressing it. IDK🙂
I love your thoroughness and helping out a friend that helped you. Thanks for sharing your expertise as always. Just curious, do any Euro cars have 100k-120k spark plugs or is this just Japanese thing? I’m preparing my first plug swap on my 3.5 Toyota at 125k/13 years thanks to the Car Care nut. I almost changed my mind on it until I found his video. Keep up the great work!
I changed my 15’ Q5 spark plugs and. Coils at 110k and they were original
For draining the converter its pretty Easy. You can remove te bottom valveblock underneath the converter and there is a rubber dustcap you can remove so you have easy acces to the converter drainplug. And that way you also dont make a mess! :) the fluid comes out easy if you put a little pressure in the oilpan, so that way you are sure all the fluid is out! 🙂
Thanks for showing us that trans drain tool. I'll have to get one before I do the service on my C55. Love the content 👍
Awesome video! Thanks for taking the time to make it. I'll be doing the spark plugs Brakes and Coolant on my 2014 E350 Coupe with 48k miles on it soon! 👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks for the vids Alex. You are the reason I downloaded UA-cam Soni could keep up with you. Keep it up.
I appreciate that!
Perfect timing just getting ready to service my new to me 2017 GLC AMG 43! Danke Schoen!
Alex's shredded gloves are really just his Venom like skin coming through on camera. When he shows us using Keeps, it's really just a serum to keep his powers in check. Otherwise, he would hurt himself on a car and go berserk and rip the engine out of the car and launch it down the block.
Love the content Alex I always look forward to seeing what's next - by far best DIY mechanic youtuber out there!
This is the w204 content I've been waiting for!
Nothing like a niice video upload of maintenance.
Love these and very informative.
In certain MB models using this engine, removing the plenum is unavoidable. It would be nice to have a video on that procedure. The few available on YT are not that good. Please consider it.
A little story about transmission pan bolts - my friend once had W210 with 2.8L M104. Very sporty car it was, did burnouts like crazy and relatively quick overall. He did an oil change in transmission (722.5) and overtightened the bolts. trans started to leak. He did not notice that. Lost 5th, 4th, 3rd gear and reverse. In the end he span the engine bearings. So be careful with bolts
I love how these videos seem to edit out all the sweating, cursing, muscle soreness, injuries, etc. Looks so easy, like a maestro playing a song on a piano
The 2012 W251 R350 is missing from your list. It has that engine and transmission.
On a different note, there is no good YT video on removing this plenum. It would be nice for you to do one. Thanks for the video.
Multi universals and extensions then you don't have to "get a torque wrench in there."😉Pro tip of the day
I have the same w204 but with diesel motor om651 . I think this is the best c class, it is as good as the w201 and it is an original good Mercedes Benz.
If that's what the dealer charges for basic maintenance, imagine what they would charge for repairs. Mercedes seems to make things difficult on purpose so owners have to get service at the dealer for the most part.
so true. the emblem on my e350 broke off one day after falling in a ditch. the dealer quoted $900 because they wanted to replace the entire grille for some reason even though the only thing broken besides the emblem was one little latch that holds the emblem in place. I bought a used emblem for $50, put it in and guess what, it was held in place despite missing one latch. crazy
Have owned a 4matic w204 for close to 12 years. The M272 variant. Always done my own service/repair. I have not drained fluid from torque converter since. So far no major issues (other than a broken intake manifold swirl flap actuator arm). The only other fluid I have not replaced is the front diff oil, still trying to figure out the best approach.
DIY DEAL! Savings and the satisfaction of a job well done.
I have a 2013 GLK 350 with 65,000 miles and looks like i have been slaking off on the brake and coolant flushes. I have seen you do the transmission service a few times now and i feel confident i could do it. Thanks for the great DIY information!
Dude I live in a poor country in Europe and most of us are making self repairs and maintenance because..well the need is teaching you. But the prices they have in more developed countries are eye watering. I mean that’s robbery!
I spray all my rubber bushings with A rubber softener. Its called AT -205 reseal..
Just a thought if you're under their keep the bushings new.🤷♂️🇩🇪
Next year I'm going to do all the fluids in my no longer new car. Believe it or not, brake fluid isn't outlined anywhere in the routine maintance - I'm hoping 4 years is fine (it still looks clean and contamination free, and my car doesn't have a lot of miles on it).
Generally speaking it's a good idea to change brake fluid every 2 years in the spring. Even if it looks clean it absorbs moisture and becomes compressible, which reduces brake performance.
@@matthewhook3375 Yea. Well accuse me of being a bad owner because I usually wait till it starts changing color or a line rusts out (I live in the rust belt so common for rust out lines; and I do all my lines at that point because if I touch one they all fail shortly after).
@@matthewhook3375 but not doing that in this case - it's the fist car I bought brand new.
This is the best Keeps commercial I have seen. I have Seen two other commercials for Keeps and did not feel like buying it
Amazing video as always, Alex! That C class is a beautiful color. I hope you’ll service that SL too, would love to see it on the channel!
Saw you with the intake manifold seals on the table, , and was going to tell you that you don't have to remove upper manifold. You did it exactly the same as I did when I was a tech. Also, I never drained a torque convertor, or did any flushing. Mercedes only recommends drain and fill with filter change, which I feel is sufficient. I've only seen 1 transmission fail in my 8 years as a tech, and it was my own 722.6 with 230k miles, and some people seriously deferred maintenence. Also blue FE fluid isn't due until 60k miles, red is 40k, could have gone another 20k miles. I miss being a tech, so got a beat up 2005 e320 cdi from an insurance auction to repair. Sold my C63 this year because gas is too expensive.
Awesome stuff Alex!
Mercedes is a Toyota from Germany...
A friend of mine has a 2015 c300, he asked me to do some maintenance ( oil change, suspension work and brake work) absolutely simple. He got the parts online and save thousands...
How many 25 year old Toyotas are there on the road?
I had one of those , same year as well. It was a great car until 75k miles then the camshaft position sensor started leaking oil through the wiring harness and into the ECU. The repair was about 50% of the value of the car at the time. I drive a Toyota truck now.
And I thought a $2500 alternator at 40k was bad..yikes
Love this “normal guy” maintenance vids. Thanks! When I removed the ECU connectors on my ML I got a funny headlight dance. I thought I fry the computer. Maybe disconnecting the battery is not bad idea.
I really recommend disconnecting the battery when working on ECUs on any car, as you experienced they really do funky things, not to mention possible saved errors in the ecu and other limp modes activated.
Thanks Alex. I have a 2016 cls 350d, and I like to change the oil every 5000 miles or there abouts. I use a dipstick sucker. I'd love to hear from others whether this is a good thing, or a bad idea. Either way thats how I do it, and I always manage to extract all 8 liters of oil.
If I had a lift I would love to be able to have a go at all the other jobs mentioned.
Thanks as always for this brilliant channel.
I use the dipstick suction tool also, have done my personal cars and the large fleet of Mercedes I maintain. No issues or complaints.
WatchJRGo just did a video on this with a Honda. I've been doing that with an E500 for a while now. I have to empty the catch can in the middle though. I don't do it on dad's pickup truck. It takes 14L of oil, so I have to empty the catch can twice, and it's awkward to have in a position that I can suck from. I just pull the plug on that. Oil filter is next to the plug anyways.
@@ng-ht1vx Thanks for that. Good to know I'm not ruining my motor!
@@yttocs5ooo Thanks. 👍 Reassuring to know.
I love the M276 engine. Believe or not it's one of my favorite Mercedes engines. I have a 2014 E350 with 100k miles on it. Even though it's a GDI engine, it does not suffer from the carbon build up issue.
You know the biggest secret to lowering maintenance and service bills and easy diy? It's not buying European cars! I love your channel dude but every time I watch I love my Lexus a bit more!
And a Lexus does not need new fluids?🤔
@@gurgelplus it does but they cost a fraction of what MB fluids do.
@@glenn-g do you mean in the dealership?
Thanks, i have a 2014 C300 with 38k miles, not my daily as I drive a few other vehicles, but do the maintenance on my own cars. Only did front brake pads and oil changes and oil filter changes since car was new, changed air filter and cabin filter twice now. Needs Battery and tires next and transmission fluid change. I changed brake fluid every 3 years also, Dot4+ and found that makes a difference actually after changing it. Always found little air in some lines. Thank god I don't need the hair treatment, but thanks for showing that product also. LOL
Great video! Having access to a hoist makes a huge difference in getting the job done with efficiency. Plus having the right tools ensures that it’s done correctly.
So addictive this chanel. I own a 2001 ml 320 I learned so much from you Alex. Peace from Canada you and your family stay safe.
Thnks for the video its was great, but the majority of home mechanics don't have lifts at home. How about the next time you do something similar to this, maybe try as a true home mechanic, with regular jack and jack stands, like SAMCRAC or CHRIS FIX, using everyday tools.
Don’t own a MB but as a DIY kind of guy your video explaining everything and encouraging us to not be afraid to do our repairs makes me feel like getting a used c300 as a second car.
When I do the transmission service, I leave the pan on and remove the gear box oil pump if possible before I do the oil filter. Some models don't allow that method. From there you can see the torque converter drain plug and being able put an air nozzle onto the pan drain plug hole and blow the TC out very fast but don't overdo it with the air pressure since the oil pan can bulge. If the pump is out, the two black seals have to be replaced before going back in. Unfortunately these are quite pricey, like 40 buck a piece. No special tools required and gets the job done fast
Can't wait to see the CL65 content of you finishing up with it!
Always interesting to watch. The only big no no I have come to realize is never ever ever do a flush on your transmission or rad. Just drain and fill. Going to screw up things when flushing. Seen several vehicles get screwed when doing the flushes.