[R129 SL] Newly acquired 1992 500SL

[George Jenner]

Sounds like a nice machine with low mileage.  I have always been an advocate of changing out the old fluids whenever I acquire a car used.  The question you have to ask yourself is how far am I ready to go insofar as these fluids are concerned?  Are you going to change the brake fluid?  My SL500 1996 model has automatic level control and that also has quite a bit of fluid.  Sometimes when changing out these more complex fluids become too technical an issue I rely on the advice of a trusted service person who is well trained to recognize when the time is right for a certain change.

When washing and engine I like to stay away from harsh cleaners like spray gunk and such.  If I encounter oil film or grease under the hood I use a rag with kerosene or paint thinner to wipe it clean and then I use hot water and dish detergent to finish the job.  I have always hated seeing the way some dealers use steam to clean and then spray the entire engine including wires, etc. with laquer or some other shiny substance that never wants to come off.

Happy Motoring - George Jenner
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Richard Deosaran 
  To: SL Mailing List 
  Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 9:00 PM
  Subject: [R129 SL] Newly acquired 1992 500SL


  I recently imported my 500SL here to Canada from Japan; (one week ago) it is in great condition and only has 72K Km. since it did not come with any service history 

  I would like to have all the fluids change; everything works well the car runs great.

  Does anyone have suggestions as to other things I should have checked and at 72000 KM. does it require any major service?

   

  I would also like to shampoo the engine what are your taughts on that and are there any special precautions I should take.

   

  Regards to all,

  Richard.  

   

   



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