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I was offered this E55 AMG Mercedes for a ridiculously low price; and the seller told me it only needed a brake job! Turns out, they dumped it for a bigger reason, and we got lucky...
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For $8,000 you can purchase rotors and break pads for this AMG.
Hay, I want to buy one but no where dose it say it supports dodge, Do you know? Feel like thats a pretty main stream brand!
The damage on the wheels is not from brake fluid, its from the shards of hot metal coming off onto the wheels and later rusting. Been there, done that
Man I was really wondering what the heck this was. It was caked inside the barrel, nearly impossible to get off.
Last time the car was driven was hard at the track? They did all that rotor wear in one go.?
@@freiherrdinkelacker I was guessing burnouts,and donuts mainly turning left. Anyway id keep that carr giving it a bit of love
@@freiherrdinkelackerThe wife’s teeth have the same problem. 🫣
@@freiherrdinkelacker Totally agree. It was the rear tyre that made me think that. Cheers👍
Never ceases to amaze me that people that buy these machines think that because they cost so much they don't need maintenance. If anything they require a higher level of care. My rule of thumb is the more I paid for it, the better I'm going to take care of it!
Exactly bc I had a CLK350 BLACK SERIES when j was in Chicago. One of my dream cars, and it definitely took some work, but it lasted me 5yrs until i sold it
@@kymaniredfern4837any car can last if u take care of it enough my vw fox 1.2 lasted me 3 years❤
Dude some people treat the cars like sht. Like yall spend 50 grand on a tesla and let it get so nasty and stinky and neglect service. Like these people dont deserve the financial blessings they have
@@YearningForTruth that's facts fr 🫵🏾
1000% right on the money
Dude probably drained the transmission, replaced the conductor plate and put it back together, but forgot to refill the transmission. You scored big with this car!
Exactly what I was thinking.
and got charged nearly 10k for this... lol i would argue with the mechanic that did this job
He paid more than you think this is click bait.
You sure spend an awful lot of time on a channel you don’t like!
@@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 - What does he have to gain by lying about the price by a couple of thousand dollars? I've been in the car business, deals like this pop up all the time, it's not unusual. Besides, we all know what Samcrac's channel is about, he doesn't need to rely on clickbait with over 1M subs.
Hold up... Sam finishing a car in basically one video? This isnt a samcrac video, who are you?!
I want to know the story behind why the DBS is listed on Copart
Don't worry, by next episode something really expensive has failed in the car.
I remember he fixed the BMWs.. There was a few of them X5M, I think an E39 and I'm sure he finished another simmer also I think he fixed a few corvettes
As the speedo climbed above 70 I kept thinking about that rear tire.
Me too😅
Yeah and about the seat belt.......
Nevermind that he actually put grease on his brake pads lol
Sam, check the TCM as well. remove, disassemble and clean it with electronics cleaner because the trans fluid tends to leak from bottom electrical connector upward into the TCM causing the trans to act up and go into limp mode.
It's incredible how these European cars can turn from left hand drive to right hand drive on the fly
You saw that too... was like sam moved to the UK.
You just unplug the steering column and plug it in on the other side.
I caught that too.
I see this every once in a while. Most people record on the front camera on their phone. I think when the picture gets flipped like this, they're recording off the back camera. Maybe?
@@Beer_Dad1975 . On certain Mercedes-Benz Unimog models, that's what you do. You just slide the steering over to the other side.
Carly is good for European models, but not much else. I use it mostly on BMW and VW, however it cost you a yearly subscription (about AUD 368) to keep it operating because, unlike a normal scanner, they have you by the nuts because it needs your phone to operate. If you do not pay the subscription, your phone no longer hooks into the carly system. It is a great tool if you are using it all the time, but pretty costly to keep the subscription going if you only use it occasionally.
I'm glad I seen your comment
I used it on my bmw. Liked being able to add/ delete some functions. Can't do it on MB.
From what I can see, it's most useful for BMW. It's no better than any cheap OBDII for Porsche.
I never knew that, thanks for the heads up
i kept mine for a couple years then thought fuck paying for another year
Incredible how people let cars wear out to that level. Kudos to AMG for building those machines like a tank!
Yeah because the parts are retarded expensive I work on German cars and they are a joke
That is what I was thinking also considering the value of if you keep it in good shape even though at this stage it's not much more than a nice car to cruise around in.
yea, so sad people let such a nice car to be ruined
???? He had thousands of dollars of receipts, he got tired and frustrated with spending cash on it. Trust me this will run "fine" for a few hundred, maybe a thousand miles and $$$$$ ding, it will be problem #8,473... Really not worth it except for youtube content.
Lots of dreamers buy these cars. They scrape up a downpayment but can barely afford the monthly and certainly can't afford the maintenance. Someone spent at least $10k on servicing though, so maybe that was the breaking point or maybe it was a few owners ago. But sometimes rich people don't give AF. They just drive shit into the ground and then dump it, moving onto the next fun ride. I used to know a Rolls Royce owner (now deceased) who stuck his damn gum on the dash before going into a restaurant for lunch.
For the trans, use a white zip tie about 3' long, works great! Cold fluid level when idling should be around 22mm on the ziptie, hot level should be around 65 to 70mm when fluid is at 160-170 degrees. I replace the conductor plate on my Mopar NAG1 trans(M-B issue)at each service, not that expensive and is cheap insurance. Good score, Sam!
One would think MB could have supplied a dipstick. Even my 54 Nash has one of those.
@@Iconoclasher - Yeah, it's ridiculous. I had to buy one for my S-Class.
@@IconoclasherThe dipstick tubes were meant only for workshops, first owners of these cars wouldn't even check the oil levels of either the engine or transmission.
What the hell does cheap insurance mean these cars don't even have insurance anymore
Harbor Freight has those really long zip ties uber cheap.
Yeah, Sam please make sure you wear your seatbelt at all times. Especially when test driving a vehicle with no tread, brakes, or trans fluid. I just want to make sure long after I retire I can still watch your latest KZhead videos. 😂
I had one of those. It was awesome. There is a secondary battery just for the brakes. It is under the cabin filter in the engine compartment. That battery needs to be good or you may have a complete brake failure.
Drain trans fluid Change filter. Make sure trans tcu doesn't have fluid in Connectors. Valve body upgrade kits work great on these transmissions
...and never check the oil on a automatic transmission without having the engine running. And also do not make people believe such a transmission would work and shift without oil in it!🥳
@peerteer3201 Who would believe transmission would work without fluid
The transmission fluid can crawl up the wiring harness on these cars. It is a well known problem and the kits to change the fluid usually come with a new plug adaptor thing and a replacement rubber seal for it
I remember being in my early 20s and seeing the E55 AMG on the road. They’re still so beautiful and they’ve aged gracefully. Also love how the rear differential has heatsink fins. Hot hot. Great find!❤
I love these 2000's AMG cars. They always have such a nice engine and exhaust note to them. I'm scared to ever buy one though because of what could be wrong!
That was a great score, Sam! The engine alone is worth $5000.
Probably worth $5000 if the motor hasn’t done more than 60-80K miles. Perhaps $3.5-$4K for his one...
Click bait video like most his crap.
Then keep steppin bacon boy… no one here making you watch…
It has 150k hard driven miles.
If this is actually true
you can never go wrong with a supercharged v8. you sir have a gem of a car. i hope you keep her and fix her up
That is a nice car. The pressurized brake fluid swap tool is a must. Yours looks really nice with mostly metal, but you can pick the plastic ones up fairly cheap. Make sure to wear your seatbelt when in the car, we don’t want anything to happen to you.
Always impressed with your best knowledge of these different technologies. Your troubleshooting is exceptional.
Really enjoy your videos! Amazing how you can fix so much at such a low cost and turn a so called junker into a beast.
It has a giant torque converter that needs a large amount of ATF
Awesome video. Funnily enough, I saw a listing on autotrader for almost this exact same car and it was $21k (CAD). They've held their value pretty well considering how old they are, and I find that bodystyle timeless.
awesome as always.thanks for sharing and taking us along
Congrats Sam on your purchase. Outstanding breakdown as usual. You are my absolute favorite You-tuber indeed. You rock bro. Keep 'em comin sir!!
Thanks to watching Alex's excellent videos on his E55 projects, I want one. Hopefully when the time is right I'll find it. I nearly bought one a year ago at $17k but its condition put me off. There were chunks of tread coming off the rear tires and the dealer was selling it that way, for example. Anyway, great score! It's a keeper!
I’d stay away. Mine cost me just over 10k in maintenance over 3 years of ownership. I could afford it, but I lost my love for the car and at that moment I knew I had to sell it
@@themaddendynasty5099 if I get one I'll be maintaining it 100% myself. I have looked at parts cost for regular as well as major maintenance and it's not too bad. The one thing I can't do is a full trans overhaul and that would be $$$. I'd be tempted to manual swap it with a 6spd Tremec or ZF at that point.
@@rosschamberlain1823 My trans failed me. That was the biggest expense. $6500 to rebuild. They are great cars and I enjoyed it very much. I just want you to aware of what you could be getting yourself into. I’m the exact same as you. First saw e55’s on legitstreetcars, thought I’d do maintenance and repairs myself, bought one and enjoyed it.
@@themaddendynasty5099 I've always wanted one but, I am afraid of the repairs on it.... It's why I drive a Lexus LS.... Not as fun but, it is pretty fun...
Nice find Sam I would like to find a nice E55 and perhaps let one of my C32 AMG go. The supercharged E55 and all the other V8 supercharged Mercedes that use the same engine are really nice. The V6 C32 has some ponies as well , I would suggest installing a killer chiller heat exchanger and headers and you have a nice vehicle if you’re into that. I have this set up on my one C32 I have had for 12 yrs now . Make a lot of difference with a good tune, next upgrade will be E85 conversion kit, 660cc injectors and new tune. Looking to do this sometime next year.
Wow, a car completed on this channel? Doesn't happen to often. Nice to see a complete car fix/build that's one video long and not a monthly video for a whole year or something
I can;t believe you got so lucky with this. Older S or E-classes with all the extras they have tend to be a nightmare to get all running. And looking at the first images you showed I would have thought this was severly neglected and a waste of time. But no, I guess you were due some good luck for once :) After all the stuff with Ferraris, for example, I guess fate turns the other way.
This generation e-class is known for being reliable
@@1n2333Yes, but leaky.
@@1n2333 Not exactly what I'm getting at. Engine, gearbox, etc wise yup they are bulletproof. But it's all the other bits and pieces that you get in a high spec car that are notirous for not working after a while. That's what I was getting at.
Sam, great video. Couple of suggestions. You should have done an awesome detail on the car at the end and really completed the episode in style. Feel that way with a lot of your videos. They are so good, but they are always missing one little thing. A Before and After amps up the video and gives the viewer a sense of closure and completion. Don't get me wrong, it was excellent, you even have me thinking about buying a Carly. So many unfinished projects, I'm like, what ever happened to all those Ferrari's? Your knowledge is great, your approach is great, your editing is great, just need to bring these to satisfying completion. I really think it will go a long way for your channel. But what do I know.....
No offense but Samcrac is not a skilled mechanic nor a detailer by any means, he has to do a lot of research to address issues with his cars since he is not able to troubleshoot by himself. Don't bother with that Carly scanner, it's garbage. I enjoy his videos to see how he manages to solves issues for my personal knowledge :)
I did a little "detail" actually before I made this video. It's on my channel. I removed all the plastic stick on accessories and removed most of the plasti dip. It looks way better than it was.
@@Samcracdo a headliner steam clean before and after would love to see it
@@Samcrac thanks for responding and I hear that, just saying show that off better. Show it in its worst state, then a hero shot of its best state, people love a before and after to bring the video to closure. And maybe a super detail, like full Clay, Compound, Polish, Ceramic sealant, really make it pop. Get those headlights mint, Might even want to partner with a detailer in your area bring it to the next level. Detailer will love it because you will get them business, fans will love it because we love a big reveal, and the car will get an even better value. I get it that you are more into getting the car mechanically sorted, but think your missing the boat and a big part of the car community that love the bright and sparkly thing... ;) You rock, keep on making it happen. More Rich rebuilds, love when you guys F with each other. More collaborations. And please please please, do a full video of follow ups on all your projects!!! thanks Sam!
I recently got a 04 500e 170.000 Had some known issues for that model car ,left rear air shocks bad , had to change the fuel pumps. It's not bad . Im going to look into the Carly...I have a scanner it helps. thanks Happy driving stay safe.
Always impressed with your vast knowledge of these different technologies. Your troubleshooting is exceptional.
Even when he put grease on his brake pads?
Aren't you supposed to check the transmission oil level while the engine is running?
why wont he reply
I hope it’s a bargain for you Sam…nicely specked though 👍🏽
Great job Sam...although I was crying seeing that Aston project in the background sat in field rotting away.😭😭
Also you got no rubber "O" ring on your cap cover for the transmission fill tube. Supose to be one there. Sometimes it gets stuck inside the fill tube end. Check and see. If smallest of dust gets down in your trans fluid it can really wreak havoc on your valve body.
Looks like you got a great car after all. Cheap. I mean it's going to need serious cleaning because it is kind of disgusting inside, however, it looks like a lot of fun.
😂
@@Samcrac It was cool hearing you drive it hard after you got the fluids sorted out. Part of me wants to find one as a "fun" car. Responsible me says, "No way!"
Nice work Sam! I must say, luck was on your side with this purchase. Maybe look in to some used AMG wheels? Keep up the great work on both your cars and videos
I've got one better, there's an AMG sitting in my junkyard with really nice AMG wheels on it I'm about to snatch them 😂
@@Samcrac Perfect! One man’s junk CAN be the same man’s treasure! Looking forward to seeing a follow up, if you decide to keep it around for a while
You can do a transmission reset too; it has adaptive learning and a reset clears the memory..
That aux battery is there for safety, making sure the fancy brake system does not fail. The brake system is powered electric, not by vacuum, and infamous for shutting down at some point, deciding it has reached it's EOL. In the past, MB helped owners out with that issue.
I’m gonna be honest Sam if there’s noise in the power steering system, there’s most likely a leak. Same could be said with the transmission as well even if it’s not obvious
I agree. It's just a hair short of a drip underneath. There's something leaking to the bottom pans. Probably several leaks. I think it's more bravado. "Look the car is fixed." Not.
i will never forget when you won the first e55 from copart.... you outbid me!!! LOL
I was so routing for that transmission issue to be just low on fluid you have no idea! I don't understand people who just buy such incredible cars but have zero car maintenance skills!!! You deserve millions of dollars for your care and service. Also great youtube skills :)
The trans. problem could also be the TCM. When the conductor plate connector goes bad, trans fluid can migrate through the cable and soak the TCM causing weird issues and/or outright failure.
You probably got the same battery Mercedes used but got it for $140 less because there was no Mercedes sticker that adds horsepower on it
Yeah the Mercedes sticker that impresses your girlfriend when she points to the battery and says..."whats that?"
Did you put a BMW battery in an AMG ?
Now the blinkers won't work
Congrats Sam on your purchase. i have done all those repairs on My C55
I’ve had a bunch of Mercedes, classic SL and 190E, even the S212, the next generation E-Class estate, but the 2003 E320 CDI estate stands out as these cars are amazingly comfortable, frugal, powerful and have plenty of space inside. I always wanted a C32, but nothing makes me as excited about Mercedes as an E55 or E63, E430 or E300 estate. I love the supercharger and I had a few different Kompressor models, but that 55 engine...!!!
Bought a Fantik because you use them. What a fantastic purchase. Thanks for introducing me to the Fantik Sam! When is your “step mom” gonna be back in another video??
We gotta get Stepmom and Nice easy project car 😊
Just an excellent video. I've been looking at these cars for the last 10 plus years. Although I didn't know much of anything about the car other than motor is hand built and it has 500 horse power. I learned a lot and most of all that its within my reach if I look at something besides Craig's list.
This was a pretty good Carly infomercial but I did like the content. It seemed to be back to the good ol Sam stuff that's been missing lately...more of this please. Like another AMG video that covers detailing this car. Oh, don't forget the tires.
Whoever is watching this video, never give up on your dreams. 😇
Aye aye captain
You won’t get any upvotes for this cornyness. 🌽
The subwoofer and amps tell me that you need to check that car over CAREFULLY. To include removing the seats; "Jesse Pinkman" may have been the last owner and left a few "goodies" that don't need to be found by dogs if you are stopped by the police....
Exactly , that car screamed Dealer
My dad owns this car. He bought it new back in 2006 for well over 100,000 if I recall. He still owns it today. It has 35,000 miles on it. It’s always just been his Sunday driver. These cars were not meant to be daily drivers. My dad‘s E 55 AMG is holding up well and still drives beautifully.
That was a good score for you Sam and glad you finally put on your seatbelt
I miss step mom!!!!
I don't.......if you know where to look she has more videos on the web than Sam has.
An old AMG with 150k miles AND it's modded? What could possibly go wrong?!
Regarding missing trans fluid, check TCU connector. Fluid can leak and travel up that connection. Also, I would check the condition of coolant. Trans fluid/coolant mixing is a big issue in this era of Mercs. If coolant looks brownish change radiator asap. It's a very expensive issue if not addressed. If there's ever an AMG you can abuse and still get away with it's this one. No way an M156 or M157 car would be worth fixing if it was neglected this badly.
The radiator was done on this car! That happened on the CLK55 I gave to my friend a few years ago. Yes I'm going to get it on the lift and check the trans connector
Also, that $9,800 receipt I showed in the beginning was because the radiator broke in 2011!!!
19:25 I swear I saw a cracked in the metal right in front of that Trans pan. But wow what a great fine with this car. I have a 13 glk 350 not the awd one. And it'd super easy to work on. Love the video.
Channel is starting to feel like watching QVC or HSN.
Agree bud
Get some nice tires, do some other maintenace, fill up the gas and enjoy your AMG! Nothing compares.
The rear main seal oil weeping/leaking is a common problem for this drivetrain. So that's probably the cause of the oily-ness in that area. I got weeping from my rear main seal on my W210 E55 but it doesn't drip onto the garage floor.
Love the Estate of this model even a bit more. Great addition to the fleet!
Maybe 600 crank, but not to the wheels
great score, i picked up a 2010 s63 for 6 k. dealing with the same issues. great work.
I don’t think you did to bad considering all the engine work. I’ve seen a annual on a Piper PA-32R hit £25k. Unfortunately the more you dig the more you find. Don’t cut corners it’s not like you can pull over if you have a problem.
I have a stock 05 I just picked up from my friend! I paid 7k for it with 170k miles it’s in nicer shape than that one but still has its flaws. Even so, I love this car. I’ve been in love with it since he got it a year ago! The w211 chassis is my favorite Benz chassis next to the w210
You said "exciting to drive." Fully agree. I easily do 1300 mi road trips nonstop. I tell folks it's just so freekin exciting! Anyway, first video of yours that I've seen. Good job. They really are awesome cars.
1300 mils nonstop without refilling gas?
Non-stop ...meaning without stopping for rest. Of course gas. But the mpg is pretty good ! Lol.
Nice find. Awesome fix!
More videos bro, i like all the content of your youtube cars repair tips and tricks
Sam before doing a full pull on your newly acquired beater, check the fluids!!!
Let me know if or when you want to sell her. I drive a 2009 E300 4matic now. I’ve done a ton of stuff to mine too. Love to drive it long distances. Not sophisticated but still very cool. Good luck. Another great vid Sam. Bravo 👏
Good episode Sam, your presence to camera seems to be better as well. I love the E63’s
I thought exactly the same , more relaxed and positive
thanks for the work on the audio tracks
The old mercedes conductor plate is definitely an issue but you definitely have to replace the seals as well especially the one around the harness connector the guide bush. This is sealed inside the conductor plate around the main harness connector that goes out the transmission casing by O-rings. I seen many shops disregarding this and overtime destroys that harness and even TCU. It definitely a big issue with these, as the fluid works past the wiring harness as seal goes bad and worst seen it works it way though the wires the harness and into transmission computer. Also valve body in those transmissions need overhaul as very problematic and will cause erratic shifting and popping no out of gear, or not going into gear. I repaired and rebuild a few of those transmissions over the years. That AMG E55 is a great car and one of my favorite once you work though issues is a reliable one and worth getting sorted even if you end up having to replace, or rebuild transmission.
What a score hopefully transmission holds up and just needed some fluid
For visual for your viewers, instead of running the rag down the cable and saying, "...you can see that it has fluid in it." hold the rag next to the cable and pat it so the fluid shows up on the rag and the viewers can see how much fluid is on the cable.
You're honestly the brother I never had! I almost purchased one of these crazy fast monsters. The mechanic on my preinspection told me to run away and buy a Honda Accord. The sound of that animal was just intoxicating. The wife would've hated it more than my boat! 😂 I actually had a C230 Sedan Kompressor, I did all the oil changes and changed the brakes. I sold it for two grand with 2 grand worth of new tires and sunroof repair and seatbelt repair just to get it off my driveway. The owner still has it with over 150K miles and still loves it.
At 2 decades old, time to change hoses, gaskets and seals. Engine bay looked clean but disappearing fluids gotta go somewhere. Glad to see this car didn’t have hidden catastrophic damage. Of course for you, catastrophe = content!
Love the reflection in your shades of your phone in front of your face while driving
Hey fella! I love your channel, I recently found it and have watched pretty much every single video! It's SO good! :) I really hope you reconsider working with Carly - if you find that it doesn't work properly with your car, it's tough, you can't get a refund. They try and get around it by saying the scanner is 'free', but the software is completely non-refundable. I used it on my Audi, and a lot of the programming functions didn't work.. I sent it back, and now they are arguing the refund with me. We have quite good consumer laws in the UK, however I know not all the countries will have these. Not to mention the fact they will automatically charge your card after a year to 'renew' the software licence, unless you contact them. I wish more KZhead folk like yourself would look at all the reviews about Carly and how they operate before working with them.
Hey there. I can understand your frustration if it didn't work for you, but I've been using it since 2020. It has always been my go to for VW/Audi and BMW cars. Since they have expanded compatibility I've used it on this and a few other MB cars. I have a few different code readers that do full function but every single one of them is at the very least $600+. For the price Carly is really good but that's why I always direct everyone to their site to check their make and model and look at compatibility. Every code reader is different but the bottom line here, you'll save way more just diagnosing your car vs going to the dealer and having them do it.
I knew that your power steering was low as that groaned just like my old 2005 VW Passat did when its power steering rack decided to fail. I would inspect the rack very closely if I were you. Good score btw.
It would’ve been awesome if you could’ve showed us the air suspensions rising when you hooked up the new battery and started up the first time.
Well here's your question why was the power steering fluid low is there a slow leak somewhere cuz it normally can't go anywhere unless it's leaking out somewhere! Check for some seals
Love all the V8 Kompressor content you come up on
Love how you got the ace with that motorcycle battery.
With the 'overboost' smaller top pulley you need to be very sure the injectors installed are big enough to give the sufficient fuel supply with the extra incoming air, at higher rpm WOT. The two rearmost cylinders are very sensitive to 'leaning-out' and overheating, scoring, even seizing! It's a fairly delicate beast here. Is the smaller top pulley still 'clutch-equipped' so that it can 'freewheel' like the stock one, on light throttle? (better gas, reduces belt slip and whip issues) So is there a 'belt-wrap' mod fitted so that the SC belt doesn't 'whip' and depart from the pulleys on the over-run, or 'slip' under sudden WOT boosting?? There was a small Porsche specialist Swiss chip tuning company 'Sportec' that used to put out a power kit for the AMG55, with a different sized lower pulley (yes, 'lower' pulley) AND a new engine management board..! The stock 2003 AMG55 actually produced 530hp (but only 469hp was claimed) but after a few early breakages the 2004 models were detuned back closer to the claimed output allegedly. First release road review journalists were regularly breaking, within 30 minutes, the stock 2003 engines on test tracks!! (usually the rear two cylinders!)
Got very lucky on the PAS and the Trans. Lovely sounding car and another great video.
Good to see you having a good deal. Especially on a nice car. 👌🏼👍🏻
Like someone else said, clean, shine and let us see it again.
Great buy, and terrific diagnostics.
Nice buy Mr Cracc. Should last you a fair while if well maintained.
The way that one rear tire was worn, it looks like the suspension bushings were worn. That's why the tire is worn more on the inside. If the other tires are worn more on the inside, then the whole suspension might need a rebushing job.
Sam, I use CarPro IronX to get these metal flakes off the paint, supposed to take those flakes/rust off wheels too. Probably other products available to try also. You wash the car, spray the product on, it turns a purple color and the flakes/rust spots are gone.
Does it work pretty good? This stuff is super thick
@@SamcracAdams Iron Remover. I think all that stuff does the same thing. It will probably take multiple coats. Spray on, let soak, pressure wash, repeat.
It takes the rust spots off paint from "brake dust". It says to use it for rust on wheels from "brake dust". Might take multiple applications with the way your wheels look. @@Samcrac
You're supposed to check the transmission fluid while the engine is running. Overfilling it will be even worse than it being underfilled so don't just dump quarts of oil in it while incorrectly checking the level with a wire on a non-running car...
I own a 2006 E55 and that is a new one for me that the SBC pump, with the door open it close the calipers? Also never new the E55 have a Aux battery. I been a Mercedes owner for over 15 years from a CLK500 to a GLE400 and the E55. I replaced the conductor plate on my old CLK500 and I'm about to do it on the E55 the good news is no programing on that transmission. Like the 7 speed the conductor plate need to be programed. When doing a conductor plate make sure you get the connector adapter plug w/o-ring, new trans pan bolts and trans filter.
I really love these videos and this channel!! Lol have me sitting here, like "Yes of course! It has to be the transmission fluid." Knowing good and full well, I have no idea what he's talking about 😂😂❤❤
ahha can't avoid mentioning Alex in a video with an AMG especially if it's an E55. I would still inspect the transmission but it's definitely a keeper that still needs a bit a TLC.
Came to see a brake job on a car I'd never buy thanks to the KZhead algorithm, you have some beautiful land I'm guessing Florida. Very nice property you have.
I'm sure you know this, but that trans is very picky on fluid level and you really have to check it at temp and use a better dip stick to measure the actual depth. You also have to use the temp chart to determine proper fluid level for the measured temp.