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by kevm14
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: Chassis / Brakes
Topic: 14 E63S: forged wheel search
Replies: 0
Views: 4

14 E63S: forged wheel search

I want a factory-quality forged wheel. For the ones that were optional for the 2014-2016 E63, go here and scroll to bottom to see what these look like and their specs: https://www.originalwheels.com/mercedes-wheels/eclass2014rims.php I e-mailed an eBay seller who had ones with a different P/N (from ...
by kevm14
Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
Replies: 9
Views: 64

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...
by kevm14
Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
Replies: 9
Views: 64

Re: 2017 GLS550 135k Service

This may be a helpful reference: https://mbworld.org/forums/glc-class-x253/826795-2017-glc300-transmission-oil-change.html These people seem unphased by the "recommended for 236.17" though I also don't think anyone realized the difference. The important point is, people are running these ...
by kevm14
Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: TVs
Topic: External HD vs. Thumb Drive vs. Casting
Replies: 2
Views: 261

Re: External HD vs. Thumb Drive vs. Casting

NIce. I still have my HTPC built in 2009 running Win 7 that has all of my "backed up" Netflix DVD rips. That's the extent of my media collection. Well, I have MP3s somewhere but I don't play them on anything.
by kevm14
Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
Replies: 9
Views: 64

Re: 2017 GLS550 135k Service

Claiming compliance is not the same as OE certified/approved. It is common for many fluids manufactures to "recommend" an application. That is what Valvoline is doing. I am not comfortable with that because inside of their own lists, individual OEMs don't even recommend the same fluid for ...
by kevm14
Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:08 am
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 2014 E63S: Intercooler pump replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 177

Re: 2014 E63S: Intercooler pump replacement

I can verify that the forced on mode works as before. With the switch in the off position, I will need to drive the car to confirm that it works as factory controlled. Mostly I'd like look at the intake air temps and observe that it stops going up at 113F or whatever the number is. I did that yeste...
by kevm14
Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 2014 E63S: Intercooler pump replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 177

Re: 2014 E63S: Intercooler pump replacement

The moral is, I don't want to be replacing this pump regularly. I did modify the relay for the pump to be always on but I figure I should get years of service out of it anyway. The original pump still worked and it's not fully conclusive how much better this one works. My test after seemed good at ...
by kevm14
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: Paonessa Jeep WK2 or Wrangler
Replies: 16
Views: 167

Re: Paonessa Jeep WK2 or Wrangler

PA one seems nice. Vehicle looks clean. Matching Michelins is certainly a good sign. One owner. I guess go for it? Offering under asking remotely is going to be a difficult operation though.
by kevm14
Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:10 am
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
Replies: 9
Views: 64

Re: 2017 GLS550 135k Service

I would add tire rotation. Full rotation if the wheels and tires are the same size would be fronts cross to rear and the rears straight forward. Else, just swap right and left side assuming they aren't directional.
by kevm14
Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
Replies: 9
Views: 64

Re: 2017 GLS550 135k Service

Two comments. 1) For the cam sensor and adjuster harnesses (8 total), there is a Mercedes P/N for one of them (so four) and the other will require the aftermarket (such as eBay). I can try to dig that all up to show you the options. But I did want to mention that if all you did this round is inspect...