Mercedes mechanic

Posted by sarahsam2786@reddit | plano | View on Reddit | 26 comments

Hi I bought a used 2016 Mercedes from European motors last week. It's 63k miles in odometer. The Carfax shows last oil change was done at 55k. Need a mechanic who can check and make sure if I need a oil change

I checked with the dealer and they are not sure if they or the previous dealer who sold it to them changed the oil before selling

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Soonerthannow@reddit

Dallas European Auto off Plano Parkway around Preston. Kyle has serviced a couple different Mercedes for me over the years, they are very fair and knowledgeable. Please don’t take it to Pep Boys!

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bukkakebitch@reddit

Thanks for the rec! Going there tomorrow to see Robert

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maxoline@reddit

I am a MB mechanic Send me a message and I’ll help you out

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LAH92@reddit

Hey man, saw you are a Mercedes mechanic in Plano. Looking to get some work done on my car without the crazy dealership prices.

Are you able to help?

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Extra_Memory8023@reddit

i have a 2013 e350 and i bought it with an android series 11 screen--it connects to the phone but there is no sound. I took the car apart and verified that the 4 components on the fiber optic system were getting the blinking red lights to show connectivity, and i made sure the android was set to aux. the cables are all connected. does anyone know what i can do next, or how i can bypass the amp and hook all the speakers up to the radio? or how i can even get a wired signal from the system?

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Significant-Advice-4@reddit

Look up a diagram I’m sure many have wired in an aftermarket radio before.

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Extra_Memory8023@reddit

sorry, im not very adept with computers, where can i find a diagram and which diagram do you mean? for the fiber optic bypass?

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Significant-Advice-4@reddit

Look up what you need on forums

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GoodIntelligent2867@reddit

Just get the oil change. By the time the mechanic tell you either way, you would have spent as much time and money as getting it done.

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Leading-Tax2817@reddit

In all cases, the first thing after buying a used car is getting the oil and all filters changed…With that mileage I would also consider changing the timing belt, pulleys and the water pump. And since you are buying a used car with who knows what background, the transmission oil, steering and brake fluids. At least that is how we normally do it in Europe with used cars. I did not know that it is even a question here in the states. If you plan on keeping it for a long time just do yourself a favor and make sure everything is a 100%, after all any failure will cost you a lot more than being precautious.

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Significant-Advice-4@reddit

If you don’t service the transmission often I recommend against doing a tranny service that’ll mess it up for sure just keep that thing sealed up.

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bachir_22@reddit

Just get an oil change. It's safer than guessing wrong.

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sarahsam2786@reddit (OP)

Yes I am thinking of going to pep boys today

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phycon55@reddit

If you're looking for Mercedes specific mechanics, dont take a Mercedes to pep boys...

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Significant-Advice-4@reddit

Man you should see how many times I get 100k+ cars in my shop with a Groupon for barrel oil. you can’t fix stupid 🤦‍♂️

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No_Lingonberry_1165@reddit

sounds like a shady dealership if they won’t even change the oil b4 they sale a vehicle. smh

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sarahsam2786@reddit (OP)

I did that and the oil is not black or even greezy

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They only use OEM parts and are incredibly knowledgeable and reasonable, IMHO.

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sarahsam2786@reddit (OP)

Thanks I will check it out. I have had MB before and as long as you maintain correctly it's a sweet ride

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I bought a Mercedes

Well there's your problem right there