Soviet EV and taco chronicles + future ponderings about Fendie

[Desertbreh]

I also have paranoia that the shop will give zero fucks about getting the last bubble out in an effort to save brake fluid. Life would be a lot easier if I was someone else.

[max225]

Called dealer … 1min hold … then a person asking me if I want the A or B services. My answer of neither didn’t fare well. Ended up in a random voicemail.

[Desertbreh]

Called dealer … 1min hold … then a person asking me if I want the A or B services. My answer of neither didn’t fare well. Ended up in a random voicemail.

If you can come up with a definitive list for the Alphabetic services for this particular model, I would be all ears. My searches always end up in fireball of forumbro speculation.

[max225]

Called dealer … 1min hold … then a person asking me if I want the A or B services. My answer of neither didn’t fare well. Ended up in a random voicemail.

If you can come up with a definitive list for the Alphabetic services for this particular model, I would be all ears. My searches always end up in fireball of forumbro speculation.

Service A is oil change
Service B is oil change brake fluid flush and cabin filter
Usually $249 and $549 respectively

[Desertbreh]

If you can come up with a definitive list for the Alphabetic services for this particular model, I would be all ears. My searches always end up in fireball of forumbro speculation.

Service A is oil change
Service B is oil change brake fluid flush and cabin filter
Usually $249 and $549 respectively

Yeah that's a lot, particularly for the second item. You are Mr. 30 something old DIY king. Get a QJ and a power bleeder. Fun fact the oil capacity is 8.5 quarts and the OCI is 13K miles. I always have to change annually never made it even to 5K miles in a year.

[Tar]

If you can come up with a definitive list for the Alphabetic services for this particular model, I would be all ears. My searches always end up in fireball of forumbro speculation.

Service A is oil change
Service B is oil change brake fluid flush and cabin filter
Usually $249 and $549 respectively

Leads me to believe that the cabin filter is $80, leaving about $120 for a brake fluid flush.

My local VW dealer started doing these S-A and S-B things right before I stopped going there.

[Desertbreh]

Service A is oil change
Service B is oil change brake fluid flush and cabin filter
Usually $249 and $549 respectively

Leads me to believe that the cabin filter is $80, leaving about $120 for a brake fluid flush.

My local VW dealer started doing these S-A and S-B things right before I stopped going there.

https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/2118300018. 15 dolla. Cabin filter changes in 2minutes. Oil change is 8.5 quarts of Mobil 1 @ WallyW=$50. + https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/HU7185X $10 oil filter
Brake Fluid is $35 of ATE Dot 4. So $110 in parts.

[max225]

Leads me to believe that the cabin filter is $80, leaving about $120 for a brake fluid flush.

My local VW dealer started doing these S-A and S-B things right before I stopped going there.

https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/2118300018. 15 dolla. Cabin filter changes in 2minutes. Oil change is 8.5 quarts of Mobil 1 @ WallyW=$50. + https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/HU7185X $10 oil filter
Brake Fluid is $35 of ATE Dot 4. So $110 in parts.

Getting it done at a mb Indy for $300 next week.

So I think you missed my question around whether or not it requires a special tool for the bleed (software tool)

[Desertbreh]

I have the Quick Jack and Motive bleeder, so that is also easy for me, but without the QJ, Eff that.

I looked online and it seems like it requires a specific software tool on the Benz. Did you do it without that?

I bled without software.

[CaleDeRoo]

Go with that Pennzoil ultra platinum shit. My future car deserves it

[max225]

Go with that Pennzoil ultra platinum shit. My future car deserves it

I was going to stick with M1 as that’s what MB calls for.

[CaleDeRoo]

Go with that Pennzoil ultra platinum shit. My future car deserves it

I was going to stick with M1 as that’s what MB calls for.

That's why I use Liqui Moly for the S4 even thought there's probably "better" oils. 5w40?

[max225]

I was going to stick with M1 as that’s what MB calls for.

That's why I use Liqui Moly for the S4 even thought there's probably "better" oils. 5w40?

I believe it is the donkey piss equivalent of synthetic. 5w30

[D Griff]

I’ve never encountered an OEM shock as good as a Bilstein. I know you’re an OEM man and get it but shocks are definitely something where they’re built to a price and better than factory exists.

Personally I’d leave it as-is though, that’s $1k you’re never getting back and will this thing see the light of 2023 under your ownership?

Congrats on the car, looks to be in unbelievable shape, solid pickup for the job at hand.

At least in monotubes....I get that the systems in Raptors and TRX's etc. are

Probably but on normal pedestrian vehicles, OEM shocks are rarely anything special. The Corvette C6Z06 shocks to DRM Bilsteins was a difference, just so much better in every way and they were still really pretty inexpensive. And that is a Corvette Z06 which has a lot of effort put into suspension tuning out of the factory.

[D Griff]

I was going to stick with M1 as that’s what MB calls for.

That's why I use Liqui Moly for the S4 even thought there's probably "better" oils. 5w40?

I use LiquiMoly in the cuckwagon as well

[Desertbreh]

That's why I use Liqui Moly for the S4 even thought there's probably "better" oils. 5w40?

I believe it is the donkey piss equivalent of synthetic. 5w30

Nah 0W40 Euroblend YO

[Desertbreh]

At least in monotubes....I get that the systems in Raptors and TRX's etc. are

Probably but on normal pedestrian vehicles, OEM shocks are rarely anything special. The Corvette C6Z06 shocks to DRM Bilsteins was a difference, just so much better in every way and they were still really pretty inexpensive. And that is a Corvette Z06 which has a lot of effort put into suspension tuning out of the factory.

For sure. Bilsteins crushed the Sachs on the Turbo Yaris as well. I have new B8s and strut mounts on my workbench awaiting the next tire change on the 440i. I ordered them early because sometimes..........you just can't get them. If was a 3 month wait for these.

[max225]

Probably but on normal pedestrian vehicles, OEM shocks are rarely anything special. The Corvette C6Z06 shocks to DRM Bilsteins was a difference, just so much better in every way and they were still really pretty inexpensive. And that is a Corvette Z06 which has a lot of effort put into suspension tuning out of the factory.

For sure. Bilsteins crushed the Sachs on the Turbo Yaris as well. I have new B8s and strut mounts on my workbench awaiting the next tire change on the 440i. I ordered them early because sometimes..........you just can't get them. If was a 3 month wait for these.

What’s the diff between B4,6,8? The higher the number the better ?!

[D Griff]

Probably but on normal pedestrian vehicles, OEM shocks are rarely anything special. The Corvette C6Z06 shocks to DRM Bilsteins was a difference, just so much better in every way and they were still really pretty inexpensive. And that is a Corvette Z06 which has a lot of effort put into suspension tuning out of the factory.

For sure. Bilsteins crushed the Sachs on the Turbo Yaris as well. I have new B8s and strut mounts on my workbench awaiting the next tire change on the 440i. I ordered them early because sometimes..........you just can't get them. If was a 3 month wait for these.

Bilstein gas supply chain issues before supply chain issues were even cool.

[max225]

Fixed a fuse today. For some reason the 12V was blown, so my new usbc charger wasn’t working … yea it’s wired pos

This car has 3 motherfucking fuse panels … one in trunk one next to driver side dash, and inside the hood.

Didn’t have spares either but $4.99 got it working.

Got my keys all working and in great shape. Car is getting really close to

[max225]

Guys look how cheap these parts are. Honesty anyone willing to take this car to a Millie miles can do it on a decent budget.

[Tar]

Guys look how cheap these parts are. Honesty anyone willing to take this car to a Millie miles can do it on a decent budget.

Not bad, Toyota mechanic AMD has an S550 and shares some of his DIY experiences as well as why he loves his car so much in this video... thought of you.

[Desertbreh]

For sure. Bilsteins crushed the Sachs on the Turbo Yaris as well. I have new B8s and strut mounts on my workbench awaiting the next tire change on the 440i. I ordered them early because sometimes..........you just can't get them. If was a 3 month wait for these.

What’s the diff between B4,6,8? The higher the number the better ?!

B4 is cushier, "stock" replacement. I have those. B6 and B8 and yellow, identical except B8 is shorter for lowered cars/sport suspensions. Firm but good firm

[max225]

The only complaint I have about the ride quality on the Benzo is bigger expansion joints or pot holes. It hurts going over those. Everything else is buttery smooth

[max225]

Guys look how cheap these parts are. Honesty anyone willing to take this car to a Millie miles can do it on a decent budget.

Not bad, Toyota mechanic AMD has an S550 and shares some of his DIY experiences as well as why he loves his car so much in this video... thought of you.

AMD is bae. I don’t mind his Iraqi Christian self one bit. Dude seems super genuine and he is pushing 5k oil changes that is making forum bros lose their mind