How Much Does it Cost? V12 Mercedes S600 100K Mile Service (Every Fluid and Filter)

[@Tento3s]

Do I own a Mercedes? No. Am I a mechanic? No. Did I sit and watch the entire video? Yes, yes I did. Very informative even on how to possibly perform on any car if needed. Thanks nice clean work no music shortcuts. Makes me want to change my own oil

[@jcollins1305]

This! 👆🏻

[@darekz7167]

Because of videos like that, I did learn how to perform a lot of services and smaller repairs that don't require specialized tools on my C300.

[@Gotter-fj3pq]

Same exact scenario for me.

[@jeanjean376]

Wonderful car dude, turn it to Ethanol or LPG, you Will keep it a longer time 👍

[@OntBman]

No silly music no bs. Just a man working on his car. Great job!

[@davidpancerz5820]

Concur!

[@Rdelrio19]

And straight to the point.

[@blackice7408]

There was music in the beginning

[@terryschwartz5254]

Theres lots of silly music though

[@Jay-Kay-Em]

Errrr there’s a slide whistle when the 2-poster went up 😂

[@Once-ler1972]

With all the money he saved on these German luxury cars you’d think there would be a concrete floor in that shed by now.

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

😂😂😂 My thoughts exactly😂😂😂

[@sakomeow]

There are some real benefits to a dirt floor in the shop! ... say those of us who cannot afford or cannot be bothered to pave.

[@stco2426]

And a cable / hose tidy, but yes. Maybe also a new shed? It must be biting cold will those slatted sides.

[@WingspeedGarage]

Money saved ain’t money gained

[@summerforever6736]

He said in other video new shad is coming!!! Lift has temporary location

[@invert1100]

Such a shame about the bearings. So good to see you posting again more regularly!

[@tdotw77]

We're out of golfing season now.... ⛳🥶

[@Ifeanyi_Ilukwe]

Yea. I was wondering that too. I was wondering under what circumstances would piston bearings have that type of damage? What could cause piston bearings to sustain that kind of damage? That, if the car hasn’t been experiencing any overheating issues, what other factors could lead to the bearings deteriorating in such a way? It’s a curious thing to consider how they could be shedding without the typical signs of overheating.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Underbody damage from Copart recklessly picking up vehicles with forks

[@Simplyput3451]

add in the auction fees and wow.

[@Tearflavoredcereal]

That’s the signature copart touch . 😂

[@Notfiveo0]

I like your prices. Can I set up a service appointment? 😂

[@BarryR.]

They did it with mine and I had purchased it back

[@maxhammontree3169]

Copart workers are worthless!

[@mantas841]

My w220 5.0 litres v8 had metal shavings in oil filter, changed oil couple of times and now the filter absolutely clean. Drove it across europe more than 10 000 kilometers with no problems

[@michaelgolf6941]

The filming of your videos is simply the best. Your level of knowledge and expertise is breathtaking, wonderful.

[@Saeglopur89]

100%! Also happy to see he installed parts Made in Poland - we have many factories for German brands :) It's not "chinesium"! :D

[@kbeta]

Hey Man! Just a heads up, if you're working with powersteering systems like these, and especially when using this EXPENSIVE but magnificent fluid that is CHF 11S, remember my comment. Those powersterring systems work much like a one-way valve, and the fastest, most efficient and cleanest way to flush the fluid (according to an Audi (Bentley) Workshop Manual) is following the steps mentioned below. 1. Locate the return line from the powersteering column to the powersteering fluid tank. 2. Unplug the return line, plug the hole from the powersteering fluid tank. 3. Making a U shaped bend, direct the return line to a CLEAR bottle, this can be done much easier by wedging a clear flexible tube inside the return line. 4. With the car turned off, and while front wheels are on the air, turn the steering wheel ONCE, so the reservoir gets emptied till it barely covers the bottom. 5. Fill the reservoir with CHF 11S fluid. 6. Turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock, take good care to keep the reservoir filled. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 till GREEN come out the tube wedged in the return line. 8. Reattach the return line and fill the reservoir to the top. I do this on my Audi A4 twice a year.

[@AnontheGOAT]

Twice a year? That seems like overkill.

[@Orderflow-sama]

Where can you find the bentley manual online for free ? I have to try and diy service my relative's 2005 C5 Allroad (USA), would prefer to not go to the dealer or shop for this

[@karirautio]

My Audi A4, 2004, 323 000 km. I have never changed the power steering oil or brake fluid.

[@kbeta]

@@AnontheGOAT it gets noisy, the fluid becomes yellowish, i drive like 40,000 km per year so it's just my regular maintenance at this point

[@kbeta]

@@Orderflow-sama no idea, but got mine from somewhere deep in the depths of the internet.

[@alouisschafer7212]

Truly a car for the wealthy elite. The dealer prices are mental. 800$ for a transmission service, 1300$ spark plug job, 1200$ ignition coils, 200$ just for air filters, 400$ coolant drain and fill, 2000$ ABC service, where does it stop!

[@michaelblair5566]

Yep. I will stick with my Toyota.

[@UKBUILT]

Yeah, the only way to own an old merc is to work on it yourself 💪 well built cars tho 😎

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

​@@michaelblair5566 Toyota is a reasonable choice car to drive, fairly reliable but.... pretty bland.

[@SkylineLofe]

​@@WeeShoeyDuglessonly bland for those who have 0 driving skills, which would be about 90% of America. Any vehicle can be fun, provided you actually have the skill and balls to drive it hard. For most people though, yes a German car will be plenty

[@ThomasMauger]

Unfortunately that's even on the cheap end for Mercedes dealership work. My local dealer is now $410/hr for labor, if they would even work on the car (their standard response is that they don't work on cars more than 10 years old).

[@anthonyyoung626]

Fascinating to watch. What most may not realize is all the camera set ups during the video that make seeing what you are doing is very clear. We appreciate all the mechanical work you do but also the work behind the camera.

[@iamrichrocker]

You are prolly 1/10th of 1 percent that would attempt all servicing..good for you and the respect for your bank account..plus you are gaining knowledge on this beauty..what a tech marvel..

[@wolleyreikivalley]

the hardest part has believing in yourself i did my cars timing belt kit with no mechanical background and saved well over a grand

[@keine_ahnung_wie_der_heisst]

1/10th of 1 percent is just 0,1% dumbass

[@Lex4122]

@@wolleyreikivalley That and hours upon hours of research on the internet. What parts needed, what exact model do i have, in what configuration... It´s kinda fun though, especially if it doesn´t explode when you flip the switch^^

[@wolleyreikivalley]

@ mine didnt explode luckily but yes i researched for about a year

[@Lex4122]

@@wolleyreikivalley The feeling when it works is incredible though. Added bonus for me was also that i didnt kiss the pavement, cause my first work was on my superbike. Very happy that didnt go Kaplunk under me^^

[@powderhousewood]

One tap and the front rotor came right off. Man, you are living a blessed life!

[@fatfalcon3434]

When I did then on my Volvo I didn't even have to tap them lol

[@bestattitude]

Apart from the metal shavings in the engine oil, this S600 looks amazingly clean, even underneath. I'm not surprised by the fact that it was exclusively serviced at a Mercedes-Benz dealership, because this type of cars is usually owned by pretty wealthy people. But I much prefer seeing you, Waldo, work on this beauty. You're so good at what you do! I don't know if you're familiar with Citroën's hydropneumatic suspension systems (which are very well known here in France), but it looks like Mercedes developed the ABC based on Citroën's "Hydractive" suspension stystem, and, of course, further improved it. I'd love to have your thoughts on that, and I'm looking forward to part 3!

[@0zyris]

The Lotus Esprit had "hydrolastic" suspension in the late 70's I think it was. I remember having the Classic & Supercar magazine reviewing that.

[@TheXAGuy]

I work in the lubricant industry and it just warms my heart to see you take such care on replacing all the fluids and grease on this vehicle. High quality fluids replaced at the proper intervals goes a long way. If only these Mercs didn't require such expensive, specialized products. In reality you could use much cheaper fluids that will work just as well (as long as they are fully synthetic).

[@KnightGravy]

Hey Waldo! I live in Germany right now, ironically in the city Mercedes is headquartered in. If there’s German stuff you want let me know and I can ship it to you USPS.

[@DamoreaDavis]

i want in on this deal as well

[@lptomtom]

How is it ironic?

[@cm1133]

@@lptomtomit's coincidental, not ironic.

[@blzt3206]

@@cm1133language evolves. Ironic means different things now. Same with literally. Same with gay. Get off your high horse.

[@cm1133]

@ ironically does not mean the same thing as coincidentally. Get off your ignorance horse and get back to class.

[@Davecars44]

Wow as mechanic from Poland seeing such an unrusted s600 is beautiful. Good care,nice tools,great videos.🎉

[@paulkang6842]

strong urge to buy a v12 mercedes now

[@Drew_Eden]

Me too 😊

[@UKBUILT]

Get one while u can 👍 They are starting to climb in value. I'm using the mercedes m120 V12 for my project 😎

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

Did anyone see the guy in Germany who put one in his MOTORBIKE??

[@SkylineLofe]

With how fairly easy the work is on these, the urge is strong 😂

[@atefelabed8365]

I hope your wallet is urged enough to handle the cost too 😄 I reckon even at an independent specialist you're looking at no less than $5000 for a similar service.

[@meanvecktor1900]

I have a 2012 S65 AMG pretty much the same car. Watching your KZbin channel has taught me a lot about my own car. Thank you 🙏

[@gregorythomas333]

I am very impressed on how easy the fuel filter & brake parts are to replace...big snaps to Mercedes engineers for that!

[@TMediaCo]

Smooth editing, no silly music. This video didn’t even feel like 40 mins. Love the channel.

[@rexpontiusful]

I bought a similar w221 S600 a few years back and it came with a whopping 45k in dealer invoices of the last 3 years! I bought the whole car for half of that. Indeed pretty easy car to work on, and in terms of ride quality one of the best cars ever.

[@guzziwheeler]

Back in 1995 I bought a 3 vears old BMW 750i V12, had it for 4 years and drove 40.000km (25.000 miles). The only repair was a windshield washer pump for € 20.- (I replaced it myself in 10 minutes). Those were the days, my friend, we thought they´d never end ....

[@kawasakifly]

I find myself engaged through the whole entirety of your videos. not many channels where I can watch 40 minutes and not move on!

[@maxberres1701]

Fun fact: Mercedes does not have a subdivision where a group of garden dwarfs go down a mine in the Black Forrest to extract genuine or OEM car parts. They pick up the phone to call sales from Bosch (or walk around the corner), INA-Schaeffler or Febi (Bilstein), etc. So it can be considered as OEM exept the label on the packaging...

[@n.ull.]

Yes but they have some specification requirements and tolerances , other parts manufacturers might not be so keen to follow.

[@robink.9459]

I really appreciate the group of garden dwarfs in the Black Forest hired by Bosch.

[@TurboPonies]

Or ZF-Sachs

[@maxberres1701]

@@n.ull. Well, if one is able to get some premium parts brand, there will be a surcharge, but very likely we get the same quality as from the dealer. Bosch - electrical, lights, VDO - instruments, Ate - Brakes, Continetal - tires, INA - mechanical, Febi - shocks, rubber seals, hoses, Liqui Moly - oils and fluids, Herth + Buss - wiring harnesses...just to name a few. These were the original subcontracting enterprises.

[@n.ull.]

@@maxberres1701 The surcharge may have reasons behind it, if the differentiating factor is just a logo sure, it makes no sense to "overspend" , but if the differentiating factor is less durability a flimsier part or just overall a lower standard of quality then that is simply asking for double displeasure. There's OEM , then come the reputable brands which you mentioned , they are on par or sometimes solve issues the manufacturer doesn't bother with because the model is discontinued, but the parts manufacturer does and slightly improves old design, and then there's other brands no one knows about ,that try and undercut the market for a quick payday, people are quick to spend thousands on tv phones hairdriers, but a set of good Nokian winter tyres with tungsten studs??? nah, better get that discounted linglong set, that's a good saving right there, that's smart. I'm almost certain that if you share this part of youtube you would have surely seen a channel called "Just rolled in" and if you haven't oh boy you're in for a good belly laugh, and questioning the morality of letting a certain % of people drive , vote, or even be in civilized society, it makes you realize the sub room temperature iq of some people, now apply that same sub zero iq to buying and "saving" money on parts that are integral to steering or breaking, that we know are most probably out there on the market that should not be, but there's so many of them , that authorities can't take em out fast enough. In essence what you understand and what Waldo is saying and what people with common sense know, is to use quality parts, whether OEM or reputable parts manufacturers , he is using OEM because he can afford it, and is probably what was available or it gives him piece of mind, some other reason he has.

[@MalcomHeavy]

I love this chasis. I am quite partial to the CL65 AMG myself. I currently own a CL63, which is notably easier to service. I love this car. Had it shipped from Texas with only 43k miles on it. It's been good to me and this series of videos might help me save a bunch of money on maintaining it. I want to thank you so much for this series.

[@timothygrant]

Having worked on BMW and Mercedes vehicles over the years they are well engineered and sometimes unnecessarily complex but over all not hard to work on. It was interesting to see you tackle it and I appreciate your methodical approach. Sometimes people feel that because these cars are expensive they are not able to repair them DIY but you can if you do a little research up front and you are prepared to acquire a couple of special tools. Thanks Waldo.

[@thisexists2927]

whats the hardest car to work on in your opinion?

[@b4804514]

Mercedes was at one time the best engineered car but it has been so over engineered for NO GOOD REASON. Failure points out number anything good from long ago. I would never own another after 22 years exclusive MB.

[@BillGates_Alex]

How do you feel about the i8?

[@mediocreman2]

Not always. There are some design elements that are horrible, like the worst possible way to do something.

[@mph5896]

My experience with euro cars are working on 1 bmw x1. Everything was straightforward I did, but had to add some tools to the tool box. Ford is getting tough to work on. Eco boost engines are shoehorned in with hoses/tubes/wires everywhere that makes them a pain to wrench on

[@mj-es4iq]

I wish second hand cars had this much genuine work on them so when you bought it , you could drive without fear of it breaking down at anytime or place . Awesome job on every single car

[@n.ull.]

Thank you for the videos you make, looking forward to part 3. Also 3k service is brutal but compared to the dealer 8.3 it's a steal,and you know the jobs been done properly, also the car is stunning.

[@torsteinv34]

Can't wait for part three!! So much fun. I watched the whole thing without any skips.

[@michaelmustermann6527]

That's a scary amount of metal in the filter... hope the bearing job goes smoothly

[@Carado5150]

Why do the engine oil last?????

[@cap2c484]

​@@Carado5150He already changed it once when he replaced the oil pan. The O/C in this video is the second change he did.

[@alishamorrison6249]

Hey all right bro. You mentioned my guy Alex's channel. Wake up every Saturday morning to watch his weekly video legit street cars. Alex has a good thing going and you're right there with him. It's my first time watching your videos and got a good channel bro, keep it up.

[@johngrimsley8848]

Being someone who appreciates your videos and has watched all of them at least two or three times, I really like how you put the cost breakdown of the service vs dealership/DIY. That is really helpful and a great addition to your videos. Thanks @WaldosWorld

[@jcollins1305]

I’ve been fascinated by Mercedes Benz since I was a kid, and the S class is the top of the heap imo. In addition, you’ve really demystified some of these processes for me. Thank you!

[@E550Boi]

Absolutely love this! More Mercedes content! Your videos are always top notch. Can't wait for Part 3!!!

[@OlieOlives]

I like how you do your own research. Like when figuring out the cost of labor, you asked the mechanic for their hourly rate and then looked up the book time to do the repair.

[@joshxkerrigan]

What a trip this was to watch!! Owning a 221 S550 has been a dream and this has a lot in common with it underneath all of the 600 upholstery. Been sweet to see you worth on both & compare them to each other. Thanks for making outstanding content!

[@dunnetw]

I LOVE your channel. You’re making me want to get a s600 myself haha. Currently fixing a jaguar xk 4.2v8. You’ve motivated me to go and spend a few hours on it now. Thanks. Hope the bearing damage isnt too bad!

[@pacearrow4620]

I had a cream puff mint 190e from the early nineties... It was a pleasure to work on. Also a great introduction to Mercedes

[@georgehuser4711]

I'm seriously impressed by the wheel bearing design. Never seen a replacement this easy.

[@cet4717]

Been waiting for this video for a while!

[@UKBUILT]

I love V12's 😍

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

​@@UKBUILT The Merc V12 is the pick of the crop in V12s, silky smooth❤❤

[@UKBUILT]

​@@WeeShoeyDuglessyeah 100%😍 I am using one for my V12 supercar build 😎

[@davidsneddon2242]

You sir are the most down to earth honest to goodness best mechanic I have ever had the privilege to watch, just amazing. Your delivery and deliberateness in all your statements and actions is just so positive and reassuring. This makes your videos very satisfying to watch. Just found you, from sunny Scotland.

[@JetsetBeach]

Entertaining to watch, reminds me of the 80K service I did on my 2002 BMW M3 years ago, appreciate that you show a DIY is achievable for those who want to maintain these. Many German makes including Mercedes and Porsche just do engineering at higher precision, they define quality as manufacturers!

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

I love Waldo . This video is why all my Mercedes are pre 1995 !

[@MrMrremmington]

I’m glad you got that 600 and have so many videos to make. If you had purchased a Lexus you have nothing to do.

[@DankoStojanovic]

Lexus needs fluid changes too. OK, you do have a point, just not in regards to this video.

[@UKBUILT]

V12 💪

[@Itsa_Mea]

A Lexus isn't a Benz, it's a glorified Toyota in the States. And a Lexus of this era can't touch this car in what you get.

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

Yet another blinded by the hype of the 'Lexus fanboys'!!😂😂 Just ask my neice and her husband whos Lexus needed a new cylinder head (cracked), new gearbox (failed big time) and ate brake rotors for breakfast😂😂 To anyone who thinks they are bombproof, just go to any Toyota/Lexus workshop and see how full they are with vehicles in all states of disassembly for repair. It'll blow your bubble!!

[@SkylineLofe]

​@@WeeShoeyDugless Funny, considering I, and many people I know who own Lexus's, have confidently abused our Lexus's with 0 issues. Aka, abuse them in ways the average American (aka 90% of all American drivers) will never be able to because no skill. We're talking full on backroad sends, jumping it in empty plots of land, several road trips, several dirt road sends. And yet 0 issues. Seems like it's still an owner issue

[@AutobahnVault]

I have been driving this exact car daily for 3 years. Best car I've owned.

[@JakeSoulFreeTravels]

Grab your popcorn and sit back. Good grief that was an excellent video. Better than a 2-3 hour $15 dollar action movie at the movie theater. It had drama, intrigue, ...I'm not sure it had a joke, but had a gaffe (gasoline in the mouth), it even had a rodeo, then calamity, AND it even started with a cliff hanger. Absolutely EXCELLENT video. Much kudos. 5 stars!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you for the exceedingly kind words!

[@pietrofontanella9572]

After seeing a dude dismantle a VW Tiguan V12 a few weeks ago on YT, I can already say that Mercedez has it way easier to work on. Every service, aside from the Hidraulic suspension bleed, was a breese to do. Nice video man, way to go. Hope that's nothing serious on the engine.

[@1leggeddog]

A Waldo video to start my weekend as I sip my coffee. It's gonna be a good weekend ☕♥️

[@Itsa_Mea]

Exactly what I'm doing. 😊

[@robertkaplan9145]

Love the video!. I have a 2007 S600 V12 TT with Designo interior and all the toys. Finest car I have ever owned. The low used car value is because of all the maintenance needed. Like any good mistress, she complains a lot, is expensive to maintain, and provides ultimate pleasure.

[@taurota1554]

Outstanding and awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@ИгорьСтроков-ч8к]

I've bought w221 3.0 diesel with OM642 engine two years ago in very bad condition for a very cheap price and it was a big surprise for me that this car is so well engineered and designed - you do not have to remove half on the car parts to replace/fix something. There is always a simple way do dismount/mount any part of it you need to replace. I've already faced with all the suspention, bearings and brakes front and rear( by the way it costs the same price as for any other modern car - I've spent $1800 here in Ukraine for all the parts excluding air suspention components), alternator belt and pulleys, cooling pump, some electronic components. It's all easy to maintain by your own and the car is nice to drive and wonderful by itself.

[@morstyrannis1951]

Hey Waldo if you’re worried a fastener is going to strip, tear off the finger dip of a latex glove. Place the finger tip into the socket, or over the driver head. This will substantially reduce the likelihood of rounding off the fastener.

[@red---paulvanravenswaay2247]

Also wear heavy gloves to reduce vibration/shock😊

[@davidwalker72]

Been cross country and back 3 times in the past 2 years with my L322 rangie. You got this!

[@suspiciousafternoon]

Finally the video I've been waiting a while for

[@HalfAssedRanching]

There was a Gooseneck Trailer in exactly zero scenes of this video.

[@Wolf1ekun]

You sir are an absolute joy to watch! I previously owned a W220 S350, nowhere near as special as the S600 but it was incredibly cheap and served me very well. I quite enjoyed working on it; compared with my usual fare of basic Australian-built Fords, the Benz was surprisingly pleasant to deal with - parts were very reasonably priced and easy to obtain. Your fastidious nature is very satisfying and it's clear that you not only care about these cars, you're also looking out for yourself in wanting to make them as reliable as possible. I look forward to watching many more of your adventures!

[@rochesternygti]

I worked as a service advisor for a Mercedes Benz dealer a number of years ago. A lot of the technicians had a Benz of some kind but not a single one owned a V12 and all of them said they never would. EVER.

[@schadm4801]

Your videos worth every minute watching, the amount of time spent to get precise and detailed information and deliver efficiently is mind boggling. Cannot wait for your next video. Excellent , brilliant.

[@sebastianreitzofficial]

Great video 🙂Small tip from an engineer, if the manual doesn't give you a spec of how much you have to tighten a screw, just print out a file for the different screw types and material you screw in. I guess this V12 has an aluminium body. So just lock up for example M8 8.8 screw in aluminium. Sometimes you also have 10.9 or even 12.9, depending on how much strength the screw has to deal with. Often on the suspension the screws have to take more load, and you want high safety, so there are more screws with a 10.9 or even 12.9 spec. For the belt pullies, I guess its either an M8 or an M10 8.8 screw, so either 25Nm or 49Nm of torque. That's just the normal torque spec. There are more specific torque specs when the thread and or the screw has oil on it. Greets Sebastian

[@johnsrabe]

This video made me oddly nostalgic for doing work on my 1986 300 SDL. I sure wish I had found a video like this for working on that car. Everything so clear. Thank you.

[@rosc4321]

Nice work - as an owner of an S600 the lift is invaluable. It was going well, every time I touched something "routine" on mine it developed into 3 or 4 other jobs fixing shortcuts and damage by others. Sorry to see the metal in the filter even it it will make for interesting viewing down the road.

[@jwg3463]

Great video series! High-end Merc, with high-end engineering, but made to look so doable by your diligent work, lucid commentary and superb camera coverage. Looking forward to part 3.

[@sahuvikramindia]

S600 is one of those amazingly crazy cars which you want your uncle to have so you can enjoy frequent drives without having to own one. I think we can enjoy 90 percent comfort of a S600 in S500 with significantly lower running costs.😮

[@coasttocoastphoto]

Why do I got to pay for everything? Uncle Bill

[@thekidinthecorner123]

Dude you make the mechanic work so easy. Makes you think why some dealers take so long or why some scam people.

[@hellavablings917]

EXACTLY 💯

[@Handleyman]

What an absolutely amazing vehicle! I’d love to own one. Your videos could easily be used as training videos for MB technicians. So easy and clear to watch.

[@coconutz247]

don't know why i watched this as i don't like over priced anything. you gotta love this guy who shows how easy it is to bring back a luxury car to specs.

[@Bluefox1978]

3:35 The Wera WONT let you down!!! Love it!!!

[@frankm8533]

Are they good tools? I've never owned them

[@sw.01]

@@frankm8533 Damn yes!

[@AaronPowellvox]

The way you edit your videos make them so much more entertaining. It’s great!

[@patriciokerr]

Hey, we want to see Aspen more often. :)

[@rexrefuerzo4188]

Yesssss!!!

[@rexrefuerzo4188]

Even few seconds will do

[@Muckychips]

I have to say, probably one of the best videos I've seen of its sort. It's clear how much work went into it. I was wondering however if there was any way it would be possible to also include what the price would be to have this done at a mechanic that wasn't an actual dealership. I myself never go to dealerships and always go to other mechanics, I realize it would be a highly subjective thing given that every mechanic would likely be different, but I I'd imagine that every single one would still be cheaper than an actual dealership to some degree. Thank you for posting this, keep doing these awesome videos.

[@GBOtech-ukraine]

22:00 Consider venting the space using compressed air prior to activate the motorized wrench as it may ignite the fumes

[@mydronelife9871]

You make it look so easy to work on cars I have a BMW I cannot watch too many of your videos you'll have me tearing my whole car apart keep up the good work man but the channel

[@ES-nx7hl]

Absolutely beautiful MB V-12

[@nealcarpenter7364]

Your detailed videos make owning these cars seem doable. Thank you.

[@nelson2020]

that indicator lever to change gear would destroy my daily drive on the S... 😃 almost took down a wall trying to help an old neighbor park a old E class (a hand lever parking brake) 😆

[@BOMBON187]

So happy that not only you showed how to do this step-by-step but you showed the price of DIY with fairly simple tools vs the Stealership.

[@Owayfromhome]

I stumbled upon your channel by chance, I have a 600, it sits in the yard for a long time because of the spark plugs, I was told that it costs a lot to change, and I love my Mercedes

[@hellavablings917]

I have one spark plugs cost me $1200 with Vet discount $1095. 24 sparks with a v12... but once done... sex on wheels 😂😂😂❤ my guilty pleasure....

[@burnte]

Boy, you even changed the air! You really DID change every fluid! 🤣🤣

[@sayyev]

Jesus, you make every work look so easy. Good luck with the bearings and can't wait for part 3!

[@samotkiru2143]

Great video without silly ads or promos! Nice clean and to the point!

[@tonybowers9490]

“The smell of gear oil in the morning!” ROTFL

[@BeardedCarBuddy]

Love everything about this video and your general philosophy on car ownership

[@Edward-tp5nc]

Yes I will watch this. I hate the silly introduction of music very loud and dumb stuff. I switch channels fast.

[@opticalfiber2]

Great job man! You have a great BWM companion from M539 restorations. You do magic by keeping these unique treasures alive. It was a different level of engineering back then

[@bjrn-oskarrnning2740]

18:50 “Schedule maintenance for your equipment or your equipment will schedule it for you." 😂

[@SuperKwame1]

I am 64yrs old and you have made me want to get into automotive repairs.

[@Moose400ex]

I'm actually surprised at how easy a lot of the things you did were as well. Mercedes, VW, Audi, bmw are not very well known for doing things the simplest way. I put a new turbo on the wife's VW Passat and it wasn't the hardest thing in the world, but I was swearing at a lot of thing at just how stupid they were and how tight things were to get to. And I'm a mechanic by trade, I got all the cool nice snap on tools and 20+ yrs of experience-pertise at a GM dealer and dodge/ Cummins diesel which don't get any easier or simple to work on! As far as the metal in the oil filter, it's all right! Drive it! It'll be fine! Don't worry about it. Your a lot like me and panics as and plans a full engine rebuild and new motor for something just as soon as the littlest sign of the smallest little failure of something lol, maybe it's just the ocd in me or the professional auto tech and perfectionism where everything has to be nasa level of precise. Remember your dealing with a 100k mile engine here, they build a cushion of extra bearing material in. They expect the onto wear! That all could just be break in bearing material that's coming out over time in the oil filter. You mentioned the auction house started the engine with a crack in the oil pan? While that's not good practice, what it could be is that the pickup tube sucked a lot of junk that was on the bottom of the pan, residual bearing junk and particles that were sitting stuck on the bottom of the pan since they are heavier, the oil pump sucked all that junk up due to snow oil level and the filter captured it. A lot of residual glitter and metal junk stays in the bottom of the pan! It all dosent get picked up when the engines pull of oil, hence why drain plugs have magnets, but not all bearing material is magnetic. Actually none of it really is, a lead/ copper babbit bearing material isn't magnetic. Did you run a magnet across the glitter that was in the oil filter? Did the magnet pick it up or no? There's your answer on where it came from! But not nessicsrly means there's damage to the mains or cam bearings. Again it could have just been residual materials from 100k miles of engine break in and normal driving the pick up tube sucked up when the oil level was low. A quick start with low oil wouldn't necessarily hurt anything as oil galleys and bearings have stagnant oil stuck in them, and will be lubed enough for a short start. It's not a good practice to start something without oil, but not a death sentience! Runnit! Drive it! If it ain't making any noise then don't worry about! Run the proper weight oil with a quart of Lucas! Thatttl take up any excess bearing clearances. If it starts knocking and clanking around then you'll know. But I think you're being kind of a Karen about it and worrying to Much! That motors and the bearings are a lot tougher than you think, it's a Mercedes not a brigs and Stratton 5 horse mower engine on a go cart! German engineers put some thought into stuff, that's what you're paying all that extra money for! That fuel filter service was kinda icky, I could imagine some a car breaking like gas after something like that and spilling all Over the seat and the floor! I dig the coolant vacuum filler. We didn't have cool stuff like that back in the days at the dealer. We had a pressure bleeder for breaks and stuff. That suspension system looks Like a nightmare.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

I had the older 1993 W140 S500L. It was an amazing piece of German over engineering. I did all the fluid changes and other mechanical work on it. I was able to source special tools on eBay from Eastern Europe for a fraction of the price in New Zealand. Under the bonnet was amazing with vacuum hoses everywhere running windows and locks. Surprisingly easy car to work on.

[@p0_0kie_001]

PAVE THE GODDAMN WORKSHOP FLOOR !!!

[@OOICU812]

Obviously it bothers you more than it does him. 😅

[@Military_Equipments]

Maybe you can go and pave it for him

[@JohnKSedor]

Waldo, another great video. Thanks so much for these.

[@shaun27185]

Hi Waldo not checked all comments but the tensioner that was closest to the belt tensioner was ribbed and you replaced with a smooth pulley. Not sure if it’s been mentioned but couldn’t hear anything mentioned in the video 👍 And loving the videos. Mechanic from the uk 👍

[@603maplefarmer3]

I saw that as well

[@Mixter81]

Yes saw that too

[@detox1146]

Yup i noticed that too !!!

[@scorpio9578]

It wasn't ribbed, just had some lines worn into the surface by the ribs on the belt...I had to double check though! 👍

[@chakagillis]

16:22 bought a new trailer instead of finishing the gooseneck 😂😂

[@TheJ0hnPrest0n]

Hi Waldo, i really really hate how far apart your videos are and how long you have us waiting after finishing the newest video.... and it's the best thing about this channel 😊 Irony aside: scarcity works in your favor IMHO. If you can make the economics work, I would leave the pace as it is. Greetings from a German viewer.

[@johnrand93]

I love this car!!! The S600 from 11-13 are rare and beautiful. I’ve own 8 CL600’s new from 2000-2014, skipping the hideous 07-10 versions. I still own a 2012 full Designo CL550 and a full Designo 14 CL600 that I bought new, both with less than 10k miles on each. You’ll never drive a finer car. I love them and I’m happy you have one in your collection. Your 550 and 600 are the only two cars you really need. I did buy a new Jaguar XJR in 2007, then a new 2009 Bentley GT Speed, (worst car in the world) since I couldn’t stomach the CL, I ended up holding onto the Bentley until I finally saw the 2011 CL in 2010. I now have had 3 new S65 Coupe’s and have kept my 2019 with the Designo interior and won’t ever buy another Mercedes again. I guess I’m like those little old ladies who never change their hair after they hit 50. Congrats, great find. If it were me, I’d drive this car until the wheels fell off and not mess with the bearings. Use some extremely good additive and be done. It should last you a lifetime. My only suggestion would be to buy the 10 spoke 20” staggard set-up, optional wheels like the ones on my CL600. They are rare and hard to find but the really set the car off. Look at the 2013 Grand Edition CL550 and you can see the wheels I’m talking about out.

[@LapKingsRacing]

My mans living the car guy dream, loving it, keep up the videos my man!

[@simonturnill]

20:00 shouldn’t one of those smaller idler pulleys be grooved? The original one was…

[@markfrank0924]

We are the beneficiaries of your hard work and effort. This took a lot of time, and I imagine you would get your money hacked should you see this vehicle and show the video, proving your quality work. I love cars, although I have never worked on one, and I wonder why young men of this generation find work like this undesirable. One has to be smart, resourceful, and determined to do this kind of work, which is underappreciated by the general market. I also know that setting up cameras, research, editing, and fine-tuning again takes lots of time and effort. I have always heard that Mercedes was hard to work on; you validated that it was cleverly designed, and given all the buzzers and whistles, it is not as complex as one might imagine. Thanks for doing quality work and showing people who know little how commonsensical this process was. You clearly have lots of good production skills as well.

[@mosasa1307]

@ 0:35 that was a filthy sound effect lol

[@tnesp]

Great video, and a nice personality. Waldo deserves more subscribers! What struck me was the astronomical difference between dealer service cost and the actual ease of working on the car. Not too many special tools needed, and solutions are designed for relatively easy servicing. Many econo-boxes are much worse on both counts. And Citroen was right about the superiority of hydraulic suspension 😁

[@mechanicMase]

Such a fine piece of machinery. Even with the high cost of parts it is worth it, especially if you compare it to it's modern equivalent.

[@seitch1]

Thanks for the great video. I don't have an MB, but your vid has made me appreciate this manufacturer.

[@rayboucher479]

I think when a person pays over a $100,000 for a top of the line Mercedes they do not cheap out on the maintenance.

[@gregs8685]

For the first owner, maybe. By the time they are $30k cars maintenance often gets deferred