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- Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:53 pm
- Forum: Powertrain
- Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
- Replies: 9
- Views: 69
Re: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
I forgot about the passenger rear airbag that may be original. I could just run it until it has some sort of symptom. And/or I could do a soap spray test to see if it's weeping yet. RockAuto: $195 for Bilstein Benz: $433 exchange, $448 new ECS claims the OEM are Bilstein: https://www.ecstuning.com/M...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:51 pm
- Forum: Powertrain
- Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
- Replies: 9
- Views: 69
Re: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
Ordered trans pan/ 4x wiring harnesses from MB Warwick - shipping was $70, so hopefully either you can snag these or I'll drive out there sometime. Order 4802 placed 4/25/24 Based on ECS Tuning's "kit', I also ordered the oil pipe and guide tube they included. Order 4803 placed 4/25/24. Ordered...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:17 pm
- Forum: Exhaust
- Topic: 1993 JCB 217S Turbo
- Replies: 14
- Views: 159
Re: 1993 JCB 217S Turbo
Cool - I had rebuilt the one on my 2008 Audi A4 B7 2.0 TFSI previously. The only major screwup I made on that one was that I didn't know the shaft was left hand thread and I managed to elongate a section of threads before realizing it. Went back together ok and about 6k miles later no issues. This J...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:45 pm
- Forum: Powertrain
- Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
- Replies: 9
- Views: 69
Re: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
At least on the Ram/Jeep 8 and 9 Speed ZF transmission it seems there are many 300k-500k examples of Maxlife users, so its at least good in those applications. Not sure on the Benz front. My suspicion is that clean/good universal oil is far better than used-up OEM stuff to a point, especially if at ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:43 am
- Forum: Powertrain
- Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
- Replies: 9
- Views: 69
Re: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
Looks like transmission fluid is 236.17 per a link posted in the GL/GLS test drive thread. Valvoline claims compliance. https://sharena21.springcm.com/Public/Document/18452/9e447451-fe75-e711-9c10-ac162d889bd3/5ca3517a-e29c-e711-9c10-ac162d889bd3 Since it looks like Valvoline MaxLife universal meets...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: Car lounge
- Topic: Paonessa Jeep WK2 or Wrangler
- Replies: 16
- Views: 173
Re: Paonessa Jeep WK2 or Wrangler
Agreed to purchase the PA one on Friday 4/19/24 for $12,990 all-in w/ dealer fee and 60 day temp registration at $13,345.47.
They took a $500 credit card deposit, balance due at pickup.
Haven't seen it yet - planning on getting it Friday 4/26/24.
They took a $500 credit card deposit, balance due at pickup.
Haven't seen it yet - planning on getting it Friday 4/26/24.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:13 am
- Forum: Powertrain
- Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
- Replies: 9
- Views: 69
2017 GLS550 135k Service
This is mixed in with the purchase thread, so figured I'd start a new one just for 1st major maintenance: To do: Engine air filter (already purchased) Cabin air filter (already purchased) Engine oil/filter (already purchased) Transmission oil/filter (need to buy) Spark plugs (need to buy) Passenger ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: Car lounge
- Topic: Paonessa Jeep WK2 or Wrangler
- Replies: 16
- Views: 173
Re: Paonessa Jeep WK2 or Wrangler
Middletown, PA - $13k, 143k mi: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5fd5f513-ef88-405f-9eef-58a67eb61949/?aff=atempest&utm_campaign=atempest&utm_source=autotempest&utm_medium=trp&utm_campaign_id=1&utm_trusted=TRUE Dealer site: https://www.pinemanorauto.com/inventory/2014-jeep-gran...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:51 am
- Forum: Car lounge
- Topic: Paonessa Jeep WK2 or Wrangler
- Replies: 16
- Views: 173
Re: Paonessa Jeep WK2 or Wrangler
This one is at a Jeep dealer in Columbus, OH, no apparent rust. 132k mi, $15,400. Checks all boxes.
https://www.byersjeep.com/inventory/1C4 ... r_listings
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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:28 am
- Forum: Car lounge
- Topic: Paonessa Jeep WK2 or Wrangler
- Replies: 16
- Views: 173
Re: Paonessa Jeep WK2 or Wrangler
This one is promising - V8, air suspension, adaptive cruise, 2-spd xfer case. $15k, 104k mi. Only downside is that it is in Michigan (rust). https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/711937563?city=Charleston&driveGroup=AWD4WD&endYear=2018&engineCode=8CLDR&firstRecord=25&l...