I have 02 C240 and just did Glorified Oil Chage B service for $$$ ! dealer told me that I need to flush Brake Fluid for $129, Coolant for $129 and Air and Oil Filter for $375.
I need your expert advise on ...
1) are these DIY stuff
2) can it be done through non-dealer shop
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs water. The system should be flushed every two to three years to help prevent rust and brake fluid with water in it lowers the boiling point.
The coolant also needs to be replaced for two reasons. After a while, the coolant looses its anti-rust properties, and it becomes acidic, causing hoses and the like to become soft, which may result in hoses popping or splitting.
If you have good mechanical understanding, you should be able to do these jobs yourself. The only problem is finding someone who will dispose of the used fluids.
Also, an independant shop should be able to do this since it is a job that should be done on all cars.
I have 02 C240 and just did Glorified Oil Chage B service for $$$ ! dealer told me that I need to flush Brake Fluid for $129, Coolant for $129 and Air and Oil Filter for $375.
I need your expert advise on ...
1) are these DIY stuff
2) can it be done through non-dealer shop
looking forward to hear from you
thnx in advance
I am not sure I understand you... at you saying that the dealership just charged you 375$ for a oil filter ? That they charged you 129$ to flush your breaks and 129$ to flush your coolant ??
So you just paid 633$ not including tax for three things? did they also charge you 80$ a quart for oil or something ??
I just had an OLF done had them pull off all four rims and give me anti cease on hubs and lugs and check the balance on them while they were off, they checked my breaks (I had not asked them but they told me what I had noted a week before hand when I did it myself) and they filled my break fluid because it was low and they filled my washer fluid cus it was empty (it took too of those jugs) and they gave everythign a once over because I am going on a road trip today. All together it cost me 108$
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you can drain the brake fluid from one of the brake line at the caliper, but you gotta know what you are doing.
drain for the coolant is on the bottom of the radiator. probably better if you remove the bumper first so it's easier to work with.
oil change's just oil change.take off the underbody cover, drain the fluid, change the oil filter, re-fill the oil.
doing all these just make sure you have all the proper tools. if not or if you are not confident enough just leave it to a shop to do it. dealership always over charge you on labor.
I wouldn't do a coolant flush btw. a lot of times they use cleaners that are really abrasive in the system. you don't really want that to happen and causing future problems.
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thank you all for the valuable advise. probably I will leave it to dealer this time.... may be after reading on this forum more often I will get that confidence and tips for future oil changes
When it comes to brake fluid, if it is a little low, it is better not to top it off, as it may only be low because of pad and rotor wear. If you top it off, when you do a brake job and compress the pistons back in the caliper, the excess fluid will spill out. Not only will this make a mess, but if you do not clean it in time, the fluid can eat at the paint. Unless you find a brake fluid leak, do not fill the reservoir.
Hey guys, just out of curiosity, is there a certain type of coolant needed for a C200K W203 or can I simply use any type? Thanks.
Zerex G-05 or the Mercedes Stuff which many of us suspect of being the same stuff in a different bottle.
The are the only 2 approved for use in late model benz's.
Frank, what are you talking about pulling the bumper to drain the coolant?
HUH?
Yeh, you have to remove the front bottom pan.
Get it warm but not hot, cool enough that you can unscrew the fill cap.
Put a pan under the rad, then unscrew the red petcock on the bottom of the radiator and drain.
Tighten when done.
Refill, 50/50 coolant and distilled water.
Start with cap still off on top, run engine till hot while standing still, wait till the thermostat opens and then fill again. Now, cap it, Drive around the block, and fill again.
Done.
Oil changes are detailed around here and are easy.
Suction is approved as well, you don't have to go from underneath.
Brake fluid, I DIY everything, but this job I hate so it's worth paying someone.
If you have a lift it's not so bad, but with the car on the ground, draining fluid from each wheel, and having the right tools, and a pressurized fluid thing...
fuggetaboutit.
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