Mercedes-Benz W211 Basic Maintenance Guide - Everything You Need to Know
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- ►In this Maintenance Guide portion of the Mercedes-Benz W211 Ownership Series, Kyle Bascombe, our Mercedes-Benz Catalog Manager, covers all of the most important maintenance topics on the W211 chassis. Topics touched on in this video are:
Oil:
• What type of oil do I run in my Mercedes W211?
• How often/what interval should I change my oil at in my Mercedes W211?
• What oil filter should I use on my Mercedes W211?
• How much oil does my Mercedes W211 require?
• How much does it cost to do an oil change on my Mercedes W211?
Engine:
• How often should I change the drive belts on my Mercedes W211?
• How do I know if my drive belts and pulleys need replacement on my Mercedes W211?
• What happens if I don't replace the drive belts and pulleys on my Mercedes W211?
• How much does it cost to replace the drive belts on my Mercedes W211?
• How often should I change the spark plugs on my Mercedes W211?
• How much does it cost to replace the spark plugs on the Mercedes W211?
Transmission:
• How often should I change the transmission fluid on my Mercedes W211?
• What type of transmission fluid should I use in my Mercedes W211?
• What type of transmission fluid filter should I use in my Mercedes W211?
• How much does it cost to service the transmission on the Mercedes W211?
Fluids:
• How often should I replace my power steering and brake fluid on my Mercedes W211?
• Should I replace my fluid reservoirs on my Mercedes W211?
• How much fluid does each system in my Mercedes W211 take?
• How much does it cost to service the differential on my Mercedes W211?
Brakes:
• Can I service the brakes on my Mercedes W211 on my own?
• Should I go to an independent shop or dealer to service the brakes on my Mercedes W211?
• How much does it cost to replace the brake fluid on my Mercedes W211?
Filters:
• How often should I replace my engine air filters on my Mercedes W211?
• How often should I replace the cabin air filter on my Mercedes W211?
• Where do I locate the air filters on my Mercedes W211?
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Parts Mentioned in this Video:
• Mercedes W211 Engine Oil Filter Kit - www.fcpeuro.co...
• Mercedes 722.9 Transmission Service Kit - www.fcpeuro.co...
• Mercedes W211 Automatic Transmission Valve Body Solenoid - www.fcpeuro.co...
• Mercedes W211 Power Steering Reservoir Kit - www.fcpeuro.co...
• CHF 11S Hydraulic System Fluid - www.fcpeuro.co...
• 85W90 Hypoid Gear Oil - www.fcpeuro.co...
• DOT 4 Plus Brake Fluid - www.fcpeuro.co...
• Mercedes W211 Drive Belt Kit - www.fcpeuro.co...
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Love how I recently purchased a w211 04 e500 and this channel is helping with diy car maintenance on that model. Keep up the good work 👌
Perfect timing, right Isaac?? Great to hear that!
do the magflow mufflers, I've got them in my 02 SL500 sounds amazing
Isaac Espinoza , I have a 2004 E500 I bought new. It has been a great car so far. I recently had to change the valve cover gaskets as they are prone to leak. Good luck with your car. Tom
@@tippy35075 lets hear it
Ive just bought an 04 e-class e500 with 208,000 last month first fix is my thermostat and hose so far ill keep yall updated
Another great video! I just replaced the belt tensioner, belt and idlers on my M273 E550 with parts from FCP. These cars are very affordable if you're willing to roll up your sleeves and keep up on the maintenance as Kyle recommends in this video. Rock on Kyle!
exactly!!! German parts are affordable... its just the $1,500 dealer price tags with complimentary car wash that get expensive
@@glasser2819 its crazy cause the stuff they at the dealer is very basic oil changes and fluid top offs. Its such a ripoff
As someone who's about to close a purchase on a w211 sedan, these videos are a godsend!
This W211 video series have been great. It's good to hear the intervals of service. I have a W211.112 and a W163.113 and I do my own wrenching. FCP Euro is one of my go-to supply vendors.
Thank you for the support!
My favorite channel regarding my Benz W211. FCP is A+
What about the cooling system? Any information on that, coolant type, change interval, etc.?
I’ve had my fair share of issues with my 07 e63amg’s belts. It’s snapped on me 6 times. I decided to stop buying Mercedes belts and go with a Continental Elite 4060930 Poly-V/Serpentine Belt. It hadn’t broken since.
As this fellow mentioned: those pulleys do break on post facelift cars. Keep an eye on them. I still have belt shreds stuck in the engine bay from exploded pulleys.
the real KEY to this belt and reduced performance ENIGMA is.... a purposely built weak belt TENSIONER that keeps the belt under tightened and sleeping over all accesories to destroy pump, alternator, AC, idlers...
After 50+KMi the tensioner literally digs itself a hole where it has been oscillating from the belt wobble (crankshaft rubber insulator) and stops putting proper tension on the old soft belt... everything starts sleeping, belt gets older, steering pump pressure surges, high speed alternator pulley kills itself with the plastic idlers - If you neglect the tensioner replacement all the accessories turn into a profit center.
Besides this nugget: the computer super precisely monitor the crankshaft rotation to calculate the exact spark and injection timing - When the belt sleeps even lightly you get liw rpm engine vibrations and reduced power by lean mixture (02 sensor feed back).
Long story short...
you changed your engine mounts but engine still shaking, look no further: stupid tensioner kit from FCP Euro - Do it every 50kMi with modern cars (including Japanese cars engineered by Bosch guys)
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Check your tensioner, Most are Too Tight, Fiddle with it and back it off 20 percent. Look at the Arc.
I recommend greasing the idler pulleys, its such a quick and cheap job its a no-brainer. They will never fail, literally never. Even when new, pack them with a quality high temp bearing grease; they come with a small amount from the factory, ina or not.
In tank fuel filter assembly is something to consider as well, small filter bag gets loaded up and plugged up with dirt and overheats the pump to the point of failure
what sort of mileage did it take to plug your in-tank fuel filter?
I thought they were good for 200kMi with the primary pump life
G Lasser my wife’s car left her stranded on the roadside at approximately 150K miles (E320)
Replaced on my C207 E350 @ 100K miles as a preventative maintenance service and it was completely loaded up, pump did not fail but had burn marks from running hot and low on low fuel level too often.
Thank you Kyle and FCPEuro team! These RUclips videos for the European community is defiantly what we needed for all the past and years to come!
Thanks for the video on a car from that era, they are becoming more popular these days and maintenance is obviously important on old german cars
You're welcome, Aditya!
Very informative video about basic maintenance
w211 models still look good even though they are getting old
Please make another video about common issues when buying w211 with high mileage (Engine problems, suspension, transmission)
Thanks and keep up the great work Kyle !!!!
Loving this series!!! Keep it coming!
Glad you love it, Eric!
@@fcpeuro yep, you have the goods and our rides love your sugar 🙂
Love this 211 content. I have been doing my own 2004 E500 work lately. Thanks for your videos. They help a lot. I need to change my trans filter. Maybe sometime you can show cleaning those little screens on the valve body! Sounds a little involved ! Thanks, Tom
Glad you're learning more and more about your car Tom, I'm sure we can do a valve body cleaning vid in the near future.
FCP Euro yes please do a video on the screens cleaning etc.
the key is knowing which solenoid tend to plug up most and having the elastomeric/silicon O-ring kits for good measures
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Really really such a professional and super class way of explaining. Best Mercedes life saving efficient informations.
Keep up the good work my brother
Thank you! This as well as your other W211 (04) videos are extremely helpful and informative. Would love to have you as my mechanic/mechanic supervisor
What a fantastic resource, thank you for putting this series together!
Thanks for watching rzezagar!
I bought a 03 C240 with 80k at auction for $1500 and it was a flawless low mile car, sold it to my neighbors kid for 3500. 5 years later he put 50k on it and has had no issues regardless of how much he beat it up. Now i have a 07 E350 with 112k mile for a secondary vehicle and love it. If i can get more info on trans and sec air injection pump maintenance and diag ill be set
Thank you for making a w211 series
Thank you for watching, jesc!
Kyle thanks so much for the content and most of all the things you should do and the time line also! Have a Blessed day!😀
Thanks Terry glad youre enjoying the W211 content!
You are most welcome and you’re doing a great job
Thank you for this video, I've had mines for a long time still runs great but I know it's older so got to keep on taking care of it.
I have found on my 2005 M113 the original idler pulleys last for 100,000 klm or 60,000 miles..and the belt lasts even longer than that..
Air filters also last for 80,000 klm ...nevertheless a very informative well made video...
I highly recommend FCP Euro..keep up the good work.
Thanks LE544, mileage and wear/tear can for sure vary, most people getting into these cars will be right at the cusp of some of these things having just been done, or never touched.
its better to maintain cars in their garage than fix them by the road side
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Very grateful for the tons of info you provide. It's time for me to replace the idler pulley of my 06 E350 4MATIC.
you'll notice better engine power with more low end torque after driving 2 to 3 weeks unless you can reset engine adaptations (not the transmission).
Engine computer monitor crankshaft rotation super closely to calculate injection and spark timings. When the belt slips, the timing gets erratic and computer leans out the mixture and create lean misfires... random engine shake with no codes. By that time it drives like an old car until new belt tensioner kit is replaced, thanks to Kyle at FCPe
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@@glasser2819 Thanks for your input. Very appreciated.
Yeah the long oil change intervals are ridiculous on German cars. I change oil every 6 months or 7500 km. It's even more important now on modern cars to change oil more often than recommended since they're turbocharged, have smaller oil sumps and drive a lot more heat and stress since they're pushing a lot of HP per liter of displacement.
Excellent advise and information.
Glad you found the advice helpful Afzaal Khan.M!
All of you commenting seem extremely knowledgable about their MB or cars, in general. I salute you. I am not so versed. I can do basic maitenance. Oil change, fluids, wiper blades etc. My check engine light recent came on, i hooked up my friends obdII scanner and got code P0400. Looks like EGR valve. My question to you all is not about the code or the labor involved to replace it. It is about w210 vs w211. What the heck is that and how can i tell which my car is. I have a 2001 e320. Thank you!
You're w210
Grateful for these W211 videos!
Grateful to you for watching them, Anton!
I appreciate your information on the WW211 perfect!
Please please give us something like this on the w204 facelift !!!
Loving the videos on the w211. Keep me coming
Really happy to hear that!
Dr. Kyle you are my FCP HERO! 🤗
Thank you for looking into W212/M276 later...
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G Lasser let us know if you dress up as Kyle for Halloween as your favorite FCP hEuro😂
let me add something you've left out! The serpentine TENSIONER is the one item that is guaranteed to cause a lot of abuse once it gets pegged in (60kMi) - Belt tends to stretch under load and slip over accessories then gets cooking hot, dries out idlers bearing that crack under heat.
While slipping at driving rpm, belt surges regulators in Alternator and Steering pump. So don't delay TENSIONER kit swap.
Furthermore most cars including Japanese feature this wonderful German money maker, namely a short lived TENSIONER!
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Very helpful thank you from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦
Change the conductor plate every 3rd fluid change? That's wholly unnecessary. The revised conductor plates are not failing like the first generation. Change it ONCE and be done with it.
Yeah haha my car is 15 years old and its still works fine
Excellent information...
Thanks, Antonio! Glad you found it informative!
Please do something on the SL500 models.
they are all related by birth... seriously: high maintenance is never to be ignored to keep 'em on the road!
Learn and practice else get a dependable Lexus (German engineered too but built by JP engineers)
Thank you very much brotha ,as always your the best
Thanks a mill Kyle!
Very good information!
You did a excellent job presenting information. 👍
Where are you guys located?
What the average cost on a timing chain replacement 2006 W211 e350 4 matic wagon?
Thanks a bunch 😊
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can you discuss various causes of voltage drop or fluctuations esp with good alternator, regulator and battery
I have the same problems with my e320 2004
Here: serpentine TENSIONER is the culprit!!
Copy of my post regarding this:
let me add something you've left out! The serpentine TENSIONER is the one item that is guaranteed to cause a lot of abuse once it gets pegged in (60kMi) - Belt tends to stretch under load and slip over accessories then gets cooking hot, dries out idlers bearing that crack under heat.
While slipping at driving rpm, belt surges regulators in Alternator and Steering pump. So don't delay TENSIONER kit swap.
Furthermore most cars including Japanese feature this wonderful German money maker, namely a short lived TENSIONER!
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Very informative video, thanks. I have a 2003 W211 (220 CDI) with 722.699 automatic transmission. I'd like to know how much oil I need to buy for an oil change. Unfortunately the factory manual only says initial charge "7.5 (+0.5)" and at oil change "-". It seems the manual was written when they still believed in this lifetime fluid nonsense.
Plus keep these series coming!
hi kyle keep up the good work.👍
Thanks for all your knowledge !
Really good video. Thank you
Glad you liked it M Kirilov
Hi Kyle
I own a 2018 MB GLA 250 4Matic
It will very helpful videos for this platform. Thanks
ouch... a 4 cylinder turbo with 4-matic and soft-disk brskes: maintenance is gonna dry out your wallet unless you are a serious FCP fan
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Hi. Have '08 E350. CA PZEV. Fuel pump/filter problem. May I ask how can I change the filter? Or really have to replace the WHOLE gas tank because of no access to right side pump opening? Thanks
Does this apply to the E350 model?
When you add to that the working hours price you'll get whole different price tag 😉👍🏻
Use RUclips. Learn to do it youself and save money
Great video. Thanks
If we follow the recommended change interval for some of these items before they wear out, can we still send the parts we buy from you back for a replacement?
You certainly can, Ed!
Thank you so much
You're most welcome!
I've had my 09 plus m273 for 3 years its been maintained and have 143k miles.Its smooth but I concerned about high mileage
More W211 videos please !!!
We'll be sure to do more W211 videos!
i can never buy anything from fcp euro becouse my model is e270 cdi and the minimum that i can choose on your website is e320
Hello maeen I need video service w212/2012 If you can thank you
thank you bro W211 for ever
You're welcome, Badr!
Idler pulley every two years? Power steering fluid every two years? Cleaning transmission filters and solenoids? Coming from old Hondas that probably NEVER have that stuff changed these maintenance intervals seem crazy to me. Is this just for overly cautious owners?
I get you, & this used to seem equally crazy to me. I've driven Japanese for the last 20 or so yrs, but recently picked up a c207 (2010 e350 coupe). These cars work their best when all systems are in top working order & have a lower tolerance for faults. The maintenance is like a constant "refresh", where Japanese just have simpler more resilient components which generally last longer, but may not always be at optimal levels of functionality. They're working, but maybe not as good as they could/should & that is certainly enough to keep it on the road. My '03 tl had 3 transmissions. My '10 tsx had a bad vsa modulator sensor which is unfixable (only Acura replacements which will also fail again) for over $2,000 causing 90% loss of brake function. You can't rebuild your own transmission 3 times, but you can maintain these cars with help from AMAZING resources like fcp & avoid the "money pit " issues ppl suffer because they don't yet know Asian car & Euro ownership are 2 different worlds.
@@RothBeyondTheGrave Fair enough. If more frequent minor maintenance means less frequent major maintenance, then I'll agree the European mindset isn't too crazy.
@@TheEquationSlayer yeah exactly. That's the idea at least! When I started digging deep it does seem there's narrow windows of "safe" examples, while some really are straight up money pits. Like some things that are GUARANTEED to fail on bmws will probably NEVER fail on a honda/acura or toyota/lexus
@@TheEquationSlayer and as I finished typing that reply, I got a pop-up for "Top 10 Parts that WILL FAIL on a 100k mi bmw e60 m5". There ya go.
@@RothBeyondTheGrave thanks for sharing your insight!
I come from Acura 01'CL, 04'TL into 14'E350/W212-M276: these money pits are purposely half baked from factory 😅
Built with weak plastic parts and undersized gaskets and untested software full of basic bugs. Not to mention the luxury plastic seats 😅
Qué aceite tengo que usar en el diferencial w211 Gracias
Saludos Manuel. A mi me gusta mucho el modelo w211 y me estoy animando a comprar uno modelo 2006. Lo recomendarías?
Add a zero to his cost to replace anything if you are going to dealership
Well done!!
Interesting and informative 🇯🇲
Thanks for the information and , may i know if there is a super charger fluid for the W211 PRE FACELIFT 03-06 .Kompressor model, that requires a change? if not required, on a routine basis like the engine oil, then when is it recommended to change the super charger oil?
Avg costs are for regular shop price? Or no labor cost included?
hey so probably a dumb question but these are direct injection engines are they? they’re ported, right?
So the liquimoly atf fluid is better than the original? For 7g tronic on e500
Is drive belt pulley needs to be changed every 2 years for facelift or pre facelift models?
nop, the whole kit including mainly the short lived tensioner.
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My 04 JDM wagon is still holding on in 2022
Do you have any S 550 MBZ W 221 Videos if not do you know where I can find some
Hi,
I have W211 Model E270 2004 model,
Wanted to Know How Many Litters of Transmission oil I Should Fill in It ??
Please Update me Brother..
What difference between w30 w40 The good one w30/40
Hey I have a 2012 e350 since your not to far from me what would it be to get a transmission flush done if I came to you just wondering ballpark
How many miles change support engine
1000000000k
what diff fluid do i run for my 2005 e55 amg ?? 85w-90?
My w211 E200 Kompressor (2008 -model) with M271 Engine is rather loud at very first start. What could be the issue?
May need to do some diagnosing, check oil level, and inspect timing to make sure nothing is out of whack there.
Is Kyle related to the rapper big Sean or what!
He might be!
The 7 speed transmission does not have a fill hole. I believe it needs to be filled thru the drain plug Does FCP have a pump for this with proper fitting?
Paul W you can use any manual pump fill up until liquid comes out, they actually have a video how to do it check it out
@@gregdali1011 You can not use a manual pump since it is at the bottom drain. The W211 e320 have a top fill and a drain plug. The w211 e350 7 speed has only a drain plug. I find out you need a specialized pump and a and adapter. www.google.com/search?tbs=li:1&sxsrf=ALeKk0316rizvtPZArw3f4TBKYkOftI1QA:1583977729783&q=changing+transmission+oil+mercedes+e350&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiNw6nv6JPoAhWaGDQIHR_AC5MQBSgAegQIDBAn&biw=1707&bih=826&dpr=1.13&tbs=li:1#kpvalbx=_BZVpXvLpDtbD0PEP6cumgAo62
it's no picnic for sure the way they have this setup with drain only.
These Benz transmissions love clean fluid else the electrical valve body gets jammed with clutch abrasive then all beta are off 😅
anybody know a link to purchase all the air filters spoken about at the end of the video?
What about radio? Fail to much no music
I'm looking for W 221 S 550
Use 10w40 in hot humid weather
Can you do an x164 GL model
I have a P009A code where are this sensor?
How do I know if my 06 e55 AMG is pre or post facelift?
Chicken Curry, 04-06 were all the same, no facelift.
Check Eng Light on W211 E350 2007
What can you tell us about Check Eng Light Codes 0522, 0407& 1078
Location of the engine oil pressure sender/sensor
Hi I want to know if 2008 E63 front 18X8 and rear 18X9 wheels will fit in my 2008 e350 4matic #w211
It should fit, but hey, if it rubs, it'll eventually clearance itself 😂
Hey how about w124
i have error code'intake manifold runner circuit /open bank 1a' any suggestion, engine light keep coming?!
I have the same code but no engine light
I hope you have a website with reasonable shipping fee to United Arab Emirates 😔
I am used to do all my cars service and repair by my self, my problem only getting the correct parts and alternative solutions.
This what I can find in all your videos proper parts and amazing warranty.
Does this go for 2003 e500
The 03' E500 would indeed be part of this. To learn more about Mercedes Benz chassis codes: blog.fcpeuro.com/mercedes-benz-chassis-codes-explained
You ommitted engine air filter and fuel filter!
I have a 04 mercedes benz E320 the oil light comes on and off,
Sounds like a sensor going bad
@@Duke-ih8mo I'm thinking oil level sensor, which is going to be a task
@@darnellfaison9724 I remember my car did that a couple of times I changed the oil and it never came back on knock on internet wood so try that
Are you there, need your help
V8 m113 is 8 litters of oil and v8 m273 need 8.5 litters of oil 👍
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Are those prices accurate or is it in euros or us dollars. 🇺🇸 Canadian mechanics rip you the F off out here
Mercedes w211 is the biggest piece of shit ever made