great video thanks. 2 points: a) it's easier to fill by removing the dipstick and putting a funnel in than via the main cap where the tool is. You can then hold the tool and watch the level more easily. b) when the filter is first removed all the filtered debris can drop into the main tank where, as you say correctly, it will go straight into the pump. So best to vacuum it all out with an oil pump and fill with clean fluid before the flush.

@thatmatty231guy

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, both great points i'll consider next time ! :)

Thanks for this. I am also NZ (AKL) based and considering this job on my SL63. You made it look straight forward so will give it a go. Thanks.

@thatmatty231guy

8 ай бұрын

Awesome, what year is your SL? That would be so cool to own! I have the special tool if you need it - they’re quite expensive new but still good to have on hand. Just remember to replace that filter and be mindful of the little orings as they like to come out with the older filter

@plbyrne

8 ай бұрын

@@thatmatty231guy - Thanks for the offer. I may take you up on that. Mine's a 2008 SL63. Lovely car and so far trouble free (touch wood). Love your videos. You have a great presentation style. That V12 engine out series was very impressive. I'm a big fan....

An observation. All of the debris removed by the filter will be sitting in the inside of the filter. When the filter is removed that debris will run out into the ABC reservoir. When you start the flushing process all of that crud now sitting in the bottom of the reservoir will be drawn, unfiltered, into the system. It may be worth sucking out any residual oil, including the crud,out of the reservoir after the filter is removed and.BEFORE the flushing process is started. Ensure vaccum device does not enter the pump inlet such that tjhe prime of the pump is lost.

@thatmatty231guy

Жыл бұрын

Good point, I guess it needs to be manually suctioned out so not to introduce crud into the system. Then refilled, then flushed? So minimum contamination gets in right?

@alanraybould4001

Жыл бұрын

@Matty231 To be honest, I think my approach would be, provided the oil is green and just cloudy:- Suck out the oil Change the filter Refill the reservoir Run the car for a few 100 -1000 miles until the new filter cleans up the oil (green and clear) Repeat the suck, change filter, refill above and wait till the next change is due. The fact that Merc say the system does not require service suggests there should not be an issue with the oil. It's a shame though they do not have a clue about filtration. The oil should flow from the pleated side (large surface area) to the inside. Also note, the filter is held on its seal by spring compression. When the filter becomes blocked with crud the return pressure lifts the filter off its seal hence unfiltered oil is returned to the reservoir!!!🙈🙈🙈

Great vid! Can you confirm the model # for the foxwell scanner you used? Also, were you able to use straight out the box or did you need to download any specific program for the 600? I just ordered a flush kit from FCP but want to have rodeo (pitch) capability or I'll just end up pressing the lift button next next to the map screen. Thanks in advance for your help! Again great job taking care of this beast!

@thatmatty231guy

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there thank you. Yes, mines a NT530 Model - just the generic one and then I simply installed Mercedes onto the scanner - its very simple to do and only takes 20-30 mins. So there is a one-off setup yes, but then you're good to go. That'll give you PITCH mode.

@ccinc.7377

2 жыл бұрын

@@thatmatty231guy Excellent! Tell me, when you ended up changing the coils and later discovered it was the voltage transformer, did you lose an entire bank (i.e. 7 thru 12)? Was there anything in retrospect you think you would've done to identify the VT vs the coil pack? Thanks

Do you add the hydraulic fluid to the area where the dipstick is at? I just need to add and not flush since its pretty low. Thanks!

@thatmatty231guy

7 ай бұрын

Yep just use a skinny funnel to get the fluid in safely make sure it’s super clean :)

Is there a reason you didn't fill the reservoir though the fill opening to the right of the reservoir main opening?

@thatmatty231guy

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I just didn't have the right size funnel to fit, otherwise yeah I think that smaller hole is better to fill in because you dont get in the way of the AGA tool.

Hello thanks for the vid. What is the model number of the scanner you used to start the rodeo mode? I always thought only a benz star computer could perform the rodeo. I want to purchase that tool to get the air out of the system after replacing the tandem pump.

@thatmatty231guy

Жыл бұрын

Hi thank you. It’s a Foxwell NT530 :) great value for money and does basically 80% of what star offers

@mecca3000

Жыл бұрын

@@thatmatty231guy thanks!! I really appreciate the info. All this time I thought my only option was replace the tandem pump myself then pay the dealer over $800 - $1600 for an abc fluid flush to get the air out.

@thatmatty231guy

Жыл бұрын

@@mecca3000 Glad I could help :) Yeah thats what I thought too, until one day I saw another video with someone using a tool and I started researching :) Cheers.

Great job…you don’t have to run the pitch…you can just let it run at idle to transfer out all of the fluid. The pitch and rodeo are meant to bleed the system, when a component is replaced.

@thatmatty231guy

Жыл бұрын

Oh interesting, OK that makes sense, at idle its a very slow bleed so thats fine isn't it? Just give it time right? Thanks.

@tyrannyterminator4179

Жыл бұрын

@@thatmatty231guy yes, it takes about 45 minutes, but you did a great job!

@thatmatty231guy

Жыл бұрын

@@tyrannyterminator4179 Thanks very much - OK i'll do that next time, explains why the tool kept blowing off the base from the high flow of the car pitching. Thanks again for your advice.

How do, did you replace the filter? Im struggling to find a replacement filter for my W221, if you did change can you let me know the part number? Thanks for te video, will be doing the flush my self next weekend all been well

@thatmatty231guy

6 ай бұрын

Hi there - awesome - filter part no is for 003 184 61 01. The filter is inside of the big screw cap on the abc tank. So you’ll have the little dipstick hole and then the big screw cap- it’s integrated into the screw cap. Twist the cap I think against the filter and it’ll seperate from the cap. Then you can slide the filter out. Make sure you don’t lose the little green orings in there you need to keep them in place with the new filter.

@guvnorrbm

6 ай бұрын

@@thatmatty231guyThanks man, really appreciate the rapid response! Stay lucky mate

@thatmatty231guy

6 ай бұрын

Cheers, happy to help :) @@guvnorrbm

is the steering rack oil shared with this resevoir?

@thatmatty231guy

8 ай бұрын

The steering system uses the small cylinder like reservoir behind the ABC tank. The ABC tank is just for the suspension only, but they both run into the same pump - so they're split systems pressurised by one pump. On my insta @reid_werk - ive got a video of the pump showing the pipes going in and out :)

Cool

Hello matty231. It's interesting to see that you love your car like a Belgian Malinois dog. I have the 2008 Mercedes Benz S600 V12. I would like to know the name of the tool used to do the job. I want to try the same job on my car. I congratulate you. Thanks for the video.

@thatmatty231guy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your comment. Tool is here 😊 agatools.com/products/aga-mb-abc-ft

At what kms do they recommend this service

@thatmatty231guy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi i'm not actually sure exactly. Good question. But from what i've heard unofficially is to do it every 30,000km or 2 years. :) So i'm due in another 12 months from now basically.