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I have owned a 2009 C180 auto from new and have done 75k miles. It's never had a gearbox service, should I get one done?
I'm asking because on my way home today, I was doing 75/80mph, and when I slightly lifted off the accelerator by 5mph, it felt like the car was changing down gears. It's a very odd feeling and it's quite concerning. Should I be worried?
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yes asap
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bembo449 said:
yes asap
+1
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As above , it’s 35,000 miles overdue
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Where do you live ? You may get an Indy recommendation
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I would be asking why you Wouldn’t have it serviced ??
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I live in Dartford in Kent. I will try and get one booked in for this weekend. What's a reasonable price for one?
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Jim Clark said:
I live in Dartford in Kent. I will try and get one booked in for this weekend. What's a reasonable price for one?
Go to AMF Automotive , Alex is an MB Indy on this site
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Jim Clark said:
I live in Dartford in Kent. I will try and get one booked in for this weekend. What's a reasonable price for one?
around 200 quid job done pal , thow those of us who can do our own manage for under half that
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vtaylor78 said:
I would be asking why you Wouldn’t have it serviced ??
I was told by one garage when I took it to be serviced that it drives "beautifully" and they don't recommend gearbox services because they "create further problems". I feel like a complete fool for not asking other garages.
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Jim Clark said:
I was told by one garage that it drives "beautifully" and they don't recommend a gearbox service because they "create further problems". I feel like a complete fool for not asking other garages.
I think you’ll notice a difference when it’s done .
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years back they were sealed for life but these days with all the extra complicated things gearbox's do , they need fresh fluid every 40k really , I wonder what else that garage think isn't necessary ?
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vtaylor78 said:
I think you’ll notice a difference when it’s done .
Do you think this is why it feels like it is changing down gears? Or could that be a separate problem?! I'm worried I'm going to get hit with a huge bill now!
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bembo449 said:
around 200 quid job done pal , thow those of us who can do our own manage for under half that
Wighty’s got plenty of time he will do it for you
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take it to AMF , Alex is a good bloke , im sure he will put your mind at rest and it will need little more than oil + filter
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Jim Clark said:
Do you think this is why it feels like it is changing down gears? Or could that be a separate problem?! I'm worried I'm going to get hit with a huge bill now!
I’ll leave that to the other Gents , that are more knowledgeable than me
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vtaylor78 said:
Wighty’s got plenty of time he will do it for you
I would happily do the job if the owner fancies a ride out
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Jim Clark said:
Do you think this is why it feels like it is changing down gears? Or could that be a separate problem?! I'm worried I'm going to get hit with a huge bill now!
It will be a bigger bill if you go to a garage that doesn’t recommend gearbox oil changes “ever” . That will cost 4K for a new gearbox
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Wighty said:
It will be a bigger bill if you go to a garage that doesn’t recommend gearbox oil changes “ever” . That will cost 4K for a new gearbox
Oh, I definitely won't be going there again!
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bembo449 said:
I would happily do the job if the owner fancies a ride out
Kent to Linc's is a good ride out!
Alex at AMF is your man. No doubt he'll be along soon @alexanderfoti
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