How to keep a German car happy? Don't wait for it to break! CAR WIZARD services a '12 SLK350

The CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ has talked about preventative maintenance several times in his videos and the owner of this 2012 Mercedes SLK350 took that to heart. The owner really loves this German car and wants to keep it on the road.
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[@SplosionMovies]

exactly- trans service costs far less than trans replacement. that video on transmissions was an excellent one also!!

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

I'm still chuckling about the "lifetime " fluids. My E46 BMW wants to wait for 15000 miles for an oil change. Yeah right, I'll stick to 5000 thanks. It's gotten me 243000 miles so far.

[@kerrylewis2581]

It's been amazing to watch the progress of this channel and how far David and Jenny have come. Now the Wizard is paying it forward and helping Mike. I also want to give Daniel a shoutout and congrats on the C36. The Omega Team just keeps getting better.

[@WhittyPics]

David was like a deer in the headlights when he first started

[@patreilly4293]

I have 242,000 miles on my 2007 GL450 and I’ve serviced the transmission every 40k-60k miles. Still going strong!

[@vanessamckinney1402]

those smaller v8 engines will last forever, unlike the bigger 5.5L found in the s-class... these fail even before 100,000 miles

[@a1phamalestud]

@@vanessamckinney1402 I have a 2010 s550 with the 5.5L with 120k without major issues

[@user-ig4rw4bs6y]

What’s the cost on that service currently looking into my first German car

[@anakinskywalker4113]

That’s the case with any car. Preventive maintenance is a must. I am a mechanic just like the car wizard only in Australia. I always advise preventive maintenance on any car I service. If you own a car be prepared to maintain it. If you want to scrimp & save pennies then don’t come to my shop that is not how I work. If you are prepared to listen to advice & service it as required you will be rewarded with trouble free motoring. Nowadays with everything built to a price. It is even more important to service it properly & not scrimp pennies. I will almost always guarantee saving pennies will be more expensive over the long term.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

Preventative maintenance is KING! Always.

[@AeroGuy07]

I've got an 07 Saab 9-3 Aero wagon 6spd that I bought new. It was my daily driver for 175K miles and 11 years. I've always maintained it and it's always been garage kept. I'm still on the original water pump, starter, alternator, clutch and a few other things. I had to replace the AC condenser about 2 years ago.

[@Kevin09210]

Everything magic mike says is true as I was a Mercedes tech myself for some time. Reminds me of my old times there (good times). I wish I could go back, but in my country being an dealership technician pays really bad.

[@komradkolonel]

One of my best friends that I've known forever has been a mechanic for over 30 years and he has a 1999 E 420. He says that was before Mercedes went crazy. You get a Mercedes built since about 2010 and when they hit around 150,000 miles they become like a Dodge/Chrysler, meaning that they are in a constant state of repair. And a lot of those repairs cost big $$$.

[@nucleargrizzly1776]

I was told that the cut off year for Mercedes and BMW is around 2002.

[@doe8939]

For Mercedes’ its more about chassis and engine combination can’t really put a year on it

[@jabraan1360]

@@doe8939 same with most German cars

[@cthis4786]

Except people do get rid of their Toyota's way before that 150K mark, more like 80K nowadays. Modern Toyotas don't last that long unfortunately.

[@cthis4786]

@@markj9544 But they do because it's boring to drive. Depends on the person I guess.

[@RollieFingers59]

The key with these cars is to replace the parts faster than they fall off. Then you’re ahead of the game.

[@TheNotimprezed]

Its the deferred little issues that kill you. Fix things as they come up, don't wait until 6 items need to be addressed. And follow the service schedule, although "lifetime" fluids should all be changed by 100k. I had a 2015 Touareg TDI and spent $2500 in scheduled services over the 120,000 miles I had the vehicle. It had a few emissions related repairs covered under warranty (nox sensor and map sensor). I had 2 out of pocket repairs, a backup sensor and a door handle for kessy, which each cost about $500. And when I traded it in, every feature worked, it didn't have any leaks and it ran and drove like a new vehicle. Yes it was expensive to maintain, but wasn't bad spread out over time.

[@wretchedrider2157]

Great video, Wiz! Just got a 1996 E300 with the non-turbo diesel OM606 engine. Slow as all sin but I paid a little over 6k for it since it also has under 110k miles. Changed all the fluids and the fuel pump seals and hoses, gonna see who outlives who, the car or the man?! 🤣

[@dcasteaux9181]

My M276 V6 350 petrol engine with 90,000 miles from new: Oil changed every 6 months with quality synthetic, genuine Mercedes filter, new spark plugs every 2 years, one injector failed @ 78,000 miles = replaced all 6 with new. One ignition coil failed @ 80,000 miles = replaced all 6 with new. Oil in inlet plenum very common after 70,000 miles = new PCV valve (at rear of engine, below HP fuel pump, awkward to access). Curiously minimal carbon build up in the inlets (fuel used: Premium 98 octane) unlike Audi V6's. No other issues, engine is still silky smooth. Merry Christmas All 🧑‍🎄 😀

[@berwhaletheavenger]

You can in fact change the trans oil on these 7G autos without special tools but you MUST use a ramp. You undo the drain plug and some oil comes out - but not all. You then need to use a long screwdriver to dislocate the plastic tube from the oil pan/sump when a LOT more oil will come out. Chances are it will break so you need to buy and install a new one. Secure this to the sump with a strong tie wrap/cable tie. Then pump oil in using a hand pump with a slightly cranked end on the flexible rubber oil pipe. Fill it until oil starts to run out, start the engine and add more oil. You need either diagnostics or a hand held heat temp gun to measure the oil temp - I think it's 45 degrees. Don't skip this. Run it through the gears and check again. The sump bolts must really be replaced as well, tighten them to 4 nm plus 180 degrees. So yes, a typical sh*t Merc design which like all this modern German crap is designed to be horrid to work on DIY. This is the R172 which is a facelifted version of the 2002 R171 and even a 2012 example is old enough to have a rotten rear subframe if it's lived in a colder wet climate - again, typical modern Merc crap.

[@CaptainFeathersword]

Yep after watching some of your videos I had transmission service on my 2014 Lincoln MKZ 2. hybrid with the CVT transmission at ~100,000km (62,000 miles)....$250 well spent the tons of peace-of-mind. Thank you, Car Wizard!

[@kampar82]

After watching these videos I'm going to create a spreadsheet to keep track of what fluids have been replaced and when and all the other maintenance items. The climate over here is pretty horrible for vehicles, humid, -40...85.

[@lotsysjr6607]

that's not good if you went 62,000 miles on the original cvt fluid

[@ianmontgomery7534]

I can remember when Mercedes info was on microfische. A mechanic mate of mine sent his apprentice down to the dealer to pick up a radiator hose and the apprentice said to the guy that the one he was given was nothing like the one on the car. being an experienced operator the MB guy asked for the VIN of the car. It turns out the vehicle was a back up car from the London -Sydney marathon and had a truck radiator. the owner of the car was unaware of this but mighty happy to find out about it.

[@FranciscoJimenez-bb7fk]

thx for showing the interior, engine bay and under carriage of the vehicles you showcase. You are a good role model for running legit business.

[@pmkstudios]

drove by a parked merc suv today had a sign on the windshield "don't buy Mercedes at 140k km needs to go to the junkyard" so definitely want a Wizard or Magic Mike doing all your preventatives!

[@mikemoxley9477]

Another great video, nice to see Mike being more involved in the videos. Adds a new mix to the content.

[@abbysapples2547]

Agreed

[@HOPTUPARENZI]

WIS / ASRA its just part of daimler diagnostic programs and datas.. These are secured programs where you need to login on website first and start program there. Also EVA is database program for all mb products , where you can find every warranty repair and regular maintance.

[@neilperry2224]

Those rubber discs or doughnuts, as used by multiple manufacturers and used by Lotus in the 60s Elan and used them on the driveshafts. There called Hotchkis rubber discs.

[@TLO7]

awesome i daily drive a CLK 320 every day since the start of 2020 i do most the work on it myself, love u and hoovies channel without u guys i woulda never had to confidence to buy the old mercedes i wanted

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

M112 and M113 , great reliable engines.

[@adisyamadasa4238]

Please bring in Magic Mike more into conversation. He is a such a delightful guy

[@johnanthony5931]

I tell friends that own German cars this all the time. Great video. Happy new year Wizard!

[@pablopicaro7649]

$100 bill acceptor on the dashboard is what every Mercedes should have. $100 required at every start

[@houseofno]

Did you miss the check engine light that comes on when it detects the weight of money in your wallet?

[@willisix2554]

Have you ever owned a Mercedes Benz?

[@A_Guy123]

Going to assume you never owned or know someone with one. I maintain my own, had it since new in 2014 and my e350 4matic now has 138k miles with no problems besides suspension which I swapped to coils and now have no problems at all

[@azmike3572]

Dealers already have their version. It's called the "diagnostic charge".

[@Barbarapape]

These cars remind me of the saying that there is no such thing as a cheap to run luxury car, having ran a few, my bank balance felt the pain once they go over 100k miles.

[@oibal60]

I've a 1996 993 C2 iris blue metallic, 66,000 miles, 6-speed manny tranny, varioram, LSD. No CEL, no oil leaks. I'm never selling it. Yes, I do my own maintenance.

[@macmakka8214]

My E350 coupe wasn’t due a brake flush but the mechanic said the pads were fine & I had a thought the brakes were not as good as they should be , one Bleed & new fluid later it was a really noticeable difference Brake bleed Highly recommended 😊

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

Same here, huge difference. When they say every 2 yrs, they mean it. I ran the ATE Typ200 for a while, but was mildly freaked out when informed Mercedes doesn't approve 1 single brake fluid other than their own. Apparently it has more to do with the esp, abs, & seals as well as the condition of the lines themselves. I'm unsure to the extent this is true, but since they approve a ton of different oils & trans fluids yet only their own brake fluid, I'll take their word.

[@wfomph1435]

it's great how you and hoovie are promoting magic mike

[@thebigguy8306]

Thank you Wizard and Mrs. Reminds of the "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Beautiful cars, brand new, would not want one used out of warranty

[@willisix2554]

If you find one and the Maintenance is up to date you shouldn't have any problems

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

The "check filters" doesn't make sense... Once you're there, just replace them, they're not expensive and for sure it's better than change fluids leaving there the old filters.

[@uasparts]

I always enjoy these videos with the supporting act that is “Magic Al Borland” 😆 Always nodding approvingly in the background and adding dialogue with Wizard Allen 😆

[@azmike3572]

TWO magic guys--Mike and Al?

[@GuyChapman]

Very good to see Magic Mike demonstrating his expertise on screen.

[@joshuagibson2520]

I know a lot of folks on this channel ask for videos of wizard actually working on cars. I suggest Lucore Automotive. They just did a teardown and rebuild on the rear end in Tommy's (from SRC) falcon. Very in depth and good views of things. No slight on wizard, I like his channel.

[@31dknight]

That's good information, I will check out that channel. Thanks

[@LuisGarcia-cl4ij]

That benz slk front end looks like a old Buick century front end

[@RossEnzo]

That SLK32 is a beast! 4.5 seconds to 60. Those direct injection SLK350/C350s are properly quick too, 0-60 around 5 seconds

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

5.2.

[@RyanRoadReaper]

I test drove one, a '13 350, and they're nice cars. But they're a car enthusiast's worst nightmare. The steering, brakes, and gas pedal all feel like you're playing a videogame, even in Sport mode. There is absolutely no feedback, anywhere, which makes it hard to modulate the gas and brakes. It's like a sensory deprivation chamber on wheels.

[@iamcarl4591]

@@RyanRoadReaper Need a sport package? The later model indeed have a electric power steering compared with the old hydraulic system, it does feels bad. The pedals... They don't feels like they are from video games but if you came from a car with wired accelerator instead of a electric one, I guess so? It's might not be as fun as a MX5 but nowhere being boring mate

[@RyanRoadReaper]

@@iamcarl4591 Yeah, I should probably try to find an AMG package car to drive before I make up my mind about these Benz's. The most startling thing about them though is the electronic throttle lag. I can take my foot completely off the gas and feel the car still accelerating for at least half a second. It's unnerving, because I'm not used to it.

[@iamcarl4591]

@@RyanRoadReaper That's typical electric accelerator in 2010 for you Haven't tried the later AMG model I've heard it responses really good

[@tariqtvproductions]

That merc looks nice. Magic Mike looks like Keanu Reeves! Lol

[@paulrichens6274]

Merry Christmas Car Wizard & shop team from Australia. Keep up the good work and enjoy the festive season. Cheers.

[@auntbarbara5576]

If you told me that dash was a rental Pontiac G4 I would have believed you.

[@itsnotme07]

I know how to keep a German car happy. Keep it out of my garage/driveway! Love those German cars, as long as someone else maintains them, and pays for it.

[@azmike3572]

How did you accomplish that? I've been trying to get friends and relatives to pay for maintaining mine, but no luck.

[@itsnotme07]

@@azmike3572 I let friends buy them and only ride in them when I have to. My daily is a 10 year old Lexus RX350.

[@azmike3572]

@@itsnotme07 Haha...made me think at first that you get friends to buy them for YOU! My own go-to car is an '84 Mercedes 280SL Euro 5-speed. Always starts.

[@itsnotme07]

@@azmike3572 That would have been cool! Nice ride you got there!

[@dr-ok3sn]

who put that fake aftermarket AMG grill on that SLK? just looks hideous

[@butt5810]

probably the owner.

[@Kan_DSU]

I did not know it was the wrong grill until i read your comment and it makes it to me look a bit newer. Looks nice in my opinion

[@boxingproff7627]

Stolen valor type sh*t. When people slap an m3 badge on a 3 series.

[@Mr-furley]

@@boxingproff7627its just a grill i see not one amg badge calm down keyboard warrior

[@Perceni]

@@Mr-furley right on haha

[@jcollins1305]

I can not for the life of me understand why a company like Mercedes, that built its reputation on quality and reliability, have thrown it all away for throwaway cars. When I was a kid, MB stood for strength, reliability, and super well built vehicles. Shame.

[@pablopicaro7649]

4:58 CRACK there IS a CRACK from shifter cutout to the cupholder cutout CRACK - YES

[@williamegler8771]

I have driven German and American vehicles almost exclusively since I began driving. My first car was a 1975 Opel Manta that was given to me in 1985 by my grandparents who kept it at their vacation home in Arizona. All my vehicles have been serviced by the book, using the severe service schedule, by the dealership or after the warranty expired by a competent independent mechanic. I have driven them been 225 to 250k miles, I have a 175 mile round trip commute to work, before selling them and trading them in. None of them have been especially problematic and those problems that did show up were mostly minor.

[@RoadstersRegistry]

This mechanic doesn't watch World Cup

[@wotrulke5868]

Awesome video guys thanks for sharing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I love the videos when magic Mike makes a appearance 👨🏻‍🔧⚙️🦾

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

I had a '57 190sl and a '68 220...both were tanks, lasted forever.

[@ronjohnson6406]

I have subscribed to Mike's channel. Please wizard, let him have some heat. He's looking like Bob Cratchit.

[@falklan]

Well I went and did the bad all by myself. I grabbed a 2003 ML500 cheap and I am preparing to do a transmission filter/fluid for the first time ever on a Mercedes. At the moment, I'm considering my physical handicap, and my desire for a pressure/vacuum fluid pump. It will roll over to 100k soon and I'm considering adding some liqui moly additive to the service.

[@johnmoloney5296]

Happy Christmas to the car wizard family, john from Ireland

[@TheFrenchPug]

I wasn't going to replace the twin turbos on my BMW until they went out. Well, they finally bit the dust. Everything else I've maintained.

[@octoman_games]

IMO the best way to maintain your German car is to properly warm up the car and oil changes before the due date.

[@rickgalla3377]

Great video, magic Mike has alot of knowledge, he can't be replaced, thank u

[@HypocriticYT]

I liked the straight six DOHC engine in my 74 280C. Could rev it all you want and no tach 😊and has 4 bbl carb

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

Lexus owner here. At times I get those temptations and itches. Magic Mike is fantastic. Very articulate and knowledgeable. Should have him on more often!

[@benderbendingrodriguez6697]

My 2005 SLK 350 is an enjoyable platform for recreational driving. I enjoy it just as much as my C5 Vette.

[@Asdasty]

It's amazing how many people put the fake AMG grill on their none AMG Mercedes.

[@houseofno]

You haven't seen people put fake M badges on non M BMWs, or Acura owners put R badges on non R Acuras. It's not unique to Mercedes. We call it platinum dreams with cast iron budgets.

[@Asdasty]

@@houseofno I've obviously seen it on other car brands but I never said it's unique to Mercedes.

[@willisix2554]

If you can afford to buy and maintain a Mercedes Benz, you can put whatever you want on it

[@Br99klynINg24_8]

Seems like mercedes and charger owners share similar gripes

[@Asdasty]

@@willisix2554 if you paid for the car, you have the right to do whatever you want to it. But this is a public platform, and I can point out that it's not the original grill.

[@goldthedude1806]

Mike must have Keanu Reeves as cousin :D

[@joesmith9216]

That has an updated grill, not bad.

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Glad you included that blooper at the end. I was wondering why you were standing so close to the drips.

[@blaketindle4703]

The best mechanics are in Kansas. You guys rock!

[@blaakrose]

Because of your warnings about servicing the transmission, I had both my vehicles transmission fluid changed at 60k miles. Paying $350 per vehicle is cheaper than $3000 to $4500 or higher to replace a failed transmission.

[@md2k8]

These newer SLK's are nice vehicles.

[@Nickword1]

I still haven't seen a W140 - 4 door sedan posted on this channel yet.. I've seen a lot of 2 doors.. but 1 day you will get a 4 door in like the s320 , s420 s500 and s600.. Those are my favorites!! To me those are the best cars Mercedes ever made Lol

[@MicoDiSanza]

Ha! When I first saw the video title I thought of Scotty Kilmer's warnings...don't buy one of those over engineered pieces of junk! 😂

[@williamegler8771]

Scotty Kilmer diddles himself in a high mileage Celica with ice cold A/C while looking at a picture of the chairman of Toyota. Watch his videos and he just stands around some beater with a heater screaming get anything other than a Toyota product is a money pit.

[@MrRockdweller1]

That transmission with the pan off looks like the Borg Cube. I had to look twice 😁.

[@darkiee69]

Mikes SLK looks sooooo much better than the newer one.

[@kenharty6016]

Sounds like you guys are playing the just the tip gane mrs wizard said not even a fraction on an inch hahahahhaa merry christmas

[@Wafflelover344]

Please do a what to buy and what not to buy Lexus, thank you

[@jesusmercado6947]

That's funny Toyota Lexus automatic 5 speed transmission don't have dipsticks either. Lol

[@Simpleman1119]

Has the wizard ever done a video on how to buy a used car? like what things to check, and how to keep from getting ripped off?

[@hotpuppy1]

Yes he has

[@rosewd2]

The B service, every 24k miles I beleive. And the cabin air filters are to be replaced in that. I have an 02 mercedes E430 4matic that had a factory extended warrenty. When i bought it it had 75,000 miles on it in 2015. The cabin air filters were dated october 2001 from when it was manufactired and completely black! How does that happen? Do the service techs say Woe thats tough to change, lets just put down we changed those and don't ever touch them lol Btw all 4 cabin air filters were dated october 2001 !

[@unstablebobgable]

The Car Wizards has the coolest walk on KZbin. I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just waddling around on his stubby little legs with Pantera's WALK as the background music.

[@23gatesy]

Sat watching this in my German car whilst ignoring the service message on the dash..m

[@briansmith2570]

Nothing more expensive than a cheap German car is EXTREMELY accurate. I learned that lesson with a 92 400E I used to own. 😉

[@alexhodson8831]

You may also check CAM plates, they tend to leak on m276 engine and need to be resealed.

[@moisesperez4659]

Had my plate seals replaced. Also motor mounts go. Only 56000 miles. Love the car though.

[@taralewis9916]

Newer German cars with over a 100,000 miles are mostly throw a ways or at the least money pits

[@VanquishMediaDE]

The 2017 Mercedes E-Class I had did not even last 50,000 miles before the engine threw a rod. I will never drive a Mercedes again.

[@taralewis9916]

@@VanquishMediaDE All never German are designed for high maintenance costs after 100,000 miles. I"ll stick with a Honda

[@valengreymoon5623]

It's happiest when you feed it lots and lots of money.

[@petej.8676]

My family often questions me as to why I'm replacing this..or putting a new part on when the one I took off looks just fine. I tell them do you close the gate when you let your dog out in the yard? Or do you leave it open hoping the dog will stay in the yard and not run out....let's say..to chase a cat?.then close it?...✌️

[@MrGodspeed182]

I think does trim pieces were common to break off. Both of mine were loose and the dealer replaced them under warranty.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

WOW Wizard you need to hear Magic Mike PLAY THE PIANO🌬🎼🎵🎶....It is truly AWESOME.....Thanks👍

[@clifft7832]

I have a barn full of German cars, and I can't get them to break. Maybe because I let them warm up for a minute before flooring them, or maybe just repeated blind luck, year after year. I have no intention of keeping them for over 100K miles. I can afford German cars, and I replace them at about 5 year intervals.

[@Schatje79]

Man, I miss my 2005 SLk350. She was beautiful and running great. Such a shame it got wrecked right after Christmas of all times. Wish I could find another one like it within 100 miles that wasn't being sold by a really shady dealer.

[@TheItalianWays]

Someone actually listen to you we listen and watch you everyday haha

[@TheItalianWays]

Just keep an eye on that beard look a little close it could grab something when you're down that low you pull up you might be stuck lol

[@MrDkusa]

I daily drive a 2002 clk230. Vehicle has over 120k miles on the odometer now. Drives like a tank. Great gas mileage, acceleration, and best of all 6-speed manual

[@kevin9c1]

FCP Euro put together a pan, filter and tube kit for the older, non-A89 722.9s. I am using it in my 07 S550 right now. Uses the old red fluid but I get the better filter and pan design. Some say this is a somewhat unvalidated setup but mine's been fine for 10k.....

[@04dram04]

I loved this new mercedes design when it first came out. But sadly every other brand has copied it, and it no long stands out.

[@randybills3848]

Thank you Mrs Wizard just look back there at the JAGELLE what a shot YES lol

[@hallga007]

The AMG has Airscarf, why did you not mention this awesome feature?

[@snake211987]

I wish you guys weren't in Kansas. I'd love to bring my 924S down for it's water pump and belt service when it's time, but Iowa to Kansas for a $1400 service just doesn't seem worth it. Loving the vids Wizard!

[@ThatOneChannelinAZ]

Optipn #2 Keep the dash light on and something always broke and drive and you're good.

[@Atlastheyote222]

German cars are built with much tighter tolerances in mind. Always be aware of the retail price of a used vehicle, that will usually be a good indicator of the cost of maintainence. An M-B S400 is naturally, not going to cost the same to maintain as a Toyota Corolla, and if you try to pretend that it IS, then its going to punish you.

[@swatmann7541]

Omg that new slk is bigger than a 126

[@adamharris2674]

I have 327,000 miles on a 2013 GLK 350 with this motor and 7GTronic Trans and not a tap turned in 11 years. Still feels like it has all of the 302 hp it had back when new.

[@secretsquirrel9722]

Still not enough in my opinion. These transmissions can have up to 9L of oil. The good old pan drop is quite literally a drop in the bucket beyond replacing the filter.

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

Those wheels and the grille look so bad 😬

[@pablopicaro7649]

Good Bad or Bad Bad

[@jeffboyer8214]

V 12 nova ? Is there any update on that it's been up there for a bit ? These cars are nice & yes, people don't realize the cost of up keep. Just like my caprice ppv or even my neighbors c8 & c4 corvettes. Be safe, team.

[@thomasfinley7754]

@Car Wizard I enjoy your channel. I just bought a 01 Chevy 1500 with 150,000. Transmission fluid is clean. Do you think I should change it to get on my own schedule

[@bobbates7343]

There is nothing about that car that would cause me to spend big money to buy one . Some of the old Mercedes are sort of cool and I would consider buying one of them . Ones from around the 60s to late 70's

[@IkeVMAX4]

70's - 80's 6.9 litre 4-door would be a great car.

[@JonathanMoosey]

5:28 Mrs. Wizard glossed over the neckwarmers built into the seats of the Mercedes, which has been a common feature on newer Mercedes-Benz convertibles.