Sooty_uk
Active Member
Right the time has almost come for a service on my CLK and it will be the first that that I am getting it serviced as the current owner.
The car is a 2005 model and has 42,000 miles on it and has always been serviced at a main dealer.
The last service was done 31,489 miles on 4th October 2010 and it had an ASSYST Service B with the engine oil & filter, brake fluid, fuel filter & air cleaner replaced.
The car will be asking for an ASSYST service A in about 1,000 miles time.
My question is that even though it needs a minor server I have checked the schedule and it says that I should also get the following done in addition:
- Auto fluid change (needs doing at 40,000 miles)
- Active charcoal filter replaced (if more than 40,000)
- Fuel Filter (if more than 40,000)
- Brake fluid change (every 2 years)
- Coolant change (every 3 years)
Now do I really need to do ALL of the above for a MINOR service?
1. I called Mercedes and they said that on their schedule it does NOT show the auto fluid change for my car is due yet so I probably wont have to have it done (cost £275 but they would do it for £200)
2. The brake fluid was changed on the last service but as it is almost 2 years since the last service should I get it done now or wait until the next service.
3. Although my car is a 2005 model I can't see that the coolant has been changed so I guess I should have this done?
Sorry about my essay of a question!
I was going to go to Mercedes to get it serviced but if all the above needs doing I won't bother as it will cost a fortune considering the age of my car.
The car is a 2005 model and has 42,000 miles on it and has always been serviced at a main dealer.
The last service was done 31,489 miles on 4th October 2010 and it had an ASSYST Service B with the engine oil & filter, brake fluid, fuel filter & air cleaner replaced.
The car will be asking for an ASSYST service A in about 1,000 miles time.
My question is that even though it needs a minor server I have checked the schedule and it says that I should also get the following done in addition:
- Auto fluid change (needs doing at 40,000 miles)
- Active charcoal filter replaced (if more than 40,000)
- Fuel Filter (if more than 40,000)
- Brake fluid change (every 2 years)
- Coolant change (every 3 years)
Now do I really need to do ALL of the above for a MINOR service?
1. I called Mercedes and they said that on their schedule it does NOT show the auto fluid change for my car is due yet so I probably wont have to have it done (cost £275 but they would do it for £200)
2. The brake fluid was changed on the last service but as it is almost 2 years since the last service should I get it done now or wait until the next service.
3. Although my car is a 2005 model I can't see that the coolant has been changed so I guess I should have this done?
Sorry about my essay of a question!
I was going to go to Mercedes to get it serviced but if all the above needs doing I won't bother as it will cost a fortune considering the age of my car.