engine oil change for $500.00?

2013 MERCEDES BENZ 300CD
9,800 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLES L. ROSE JR.
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Why is the cost so high for each maintenance performed?
Looks like a glorified oil change for $500.00 and more!
Jun 20, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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Yep, this is the way the dealer makes money, you are lucky you don't have a new Porsche. The dealer gets 700.00 to basically change the oil.

Crazy right, do it yourself and save plus you know what type of fluids are in the engine ;)

Here is a guide and video to help you get the job done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

and

https://youtu.be/Oaeqh38c6Z4

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Jun 23, 2017 at 11:25 AM
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