1997 Mercedes Benz SL500 OIL LEAK

1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
15,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SLHAYASHI
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Approx. how much to fix an oil leak that needs a new gasket? I understand the part/s about 50.00 What would the labor be for about 3 hours work? Can you enlighten me on this problem. The leak is alot.
Jun 18, 2008 at 7:33 PM
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GFIMOTORCARS
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Labor varied greatly depending on the shop. If you go to the dealership you will pay anywhere from $85-$115 a flat rate hour. At a smaler private shop you may see $50 a flat rate hour.
Jan 4, 2009 at 2:59 AM
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ASDIPS
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I just paid 2400.00 to relpace my rear seals and pan seals on a 1986 560SL. Rippped off?
Oct 1, 2009 at 3:29 AM
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