Friday, July 26, 2013

Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax 32 oz is 10% off

On sale right now - only $13.90 + $5.95 shipping PLUS it's 10% off
only $18.46 shipped!  That's only $1.70 per car wash/wax!

  • Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax is water-soluble, biodegradable, and meets all water usage laws established by the federal Clean Water Act and the Environmental Protection Agency
  • Wash and wax your vehicle - with one product
  • The latest innovation from Optimum Polymer Technologies promises to deliver the convenience of a rinseless car wash with the cutting-edge protection of advanced UV inhibitors and high-grade carnauba wax.
This is some of the best stuff you can use and makes washing your car a total breeze.  I also recommend some microfiber towels to keep the car nice and shiny!


    Wednesday, July 10, 2013

    Common maintenance parts for the W211 Mercedes E-Class E55 AMG (2003-2006)






    Here's some simple maintenance items that are commonly used by the W211 E55 crowd - hope you enjoy! 

    OIL CHANGE
    Mobil 0W40 (5-qt) - need 2 of these $23/ea @ WalMart for an 8.5-9qt oil change
    Mann-Filter HU 718/5 X Metal-Free Oil Filter $9.32 (free shipping with Prime)
    Mann-Filter CUK 3172 Cabin Filter With Activated Charcoal $23
    OES Genuine Oil Dipstick $31Mobil Jet II Turbine Oil - Quart Can $16 for S/C oil change
    Oil Drain Plug; 14mm Diameter, 24mm Length $1.43/ea (need 2)
    Oil Drain Plug Gasket; 14mm Copper Seal Washer; 14x20x1.5mm $0.25/ea (need 2)


    AIR FILTERS
    Mann-Filter CUK 18 000-2 Carbon Activated Cabin Filter CHARCOAL - IN HEATER CASE $55
    OEM Mann-Filter C 3689 Air Filter $24 for 2
    Meyle 0123210004 Air Filter $25 for 2
    Beck Arnley 042-1611 Air Filter $31.50 for 2
    Wix 46799 Air Filter $27.50 for 2
    K&N 33-2181 High Performance Replacement Air Filter (need 2) $38.64/ea
    aFe 31-10085 Air Filter (need 2) $65/ea


    IGNITION SYSTEM
    98-2010 Mercedes Benz Spark Plug Ignition Wire Set Of 16PCS $114 shipped
    1 step colder NGK (2309) LFR7AIX Spark Plug - Pack of 4 $33.80/4
    OEM 4 New NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs LFR6AIX-11 # 6619 $30/4


    EMISSIONS
    Mercedes w211 Fuel gas tank Cap OEM $50
    Mercedes w211 Oxygen Sensor PRE Cat Bosch OEM $150 shipped
    Downstream Bosch O2 Sensor - Exact Fit $119

    FUEL SYSTEM
    Mercedes w211 e55 AMG Fuel Pump/Filter w/ Level Sending Unit sender sensor $565
    RockAuto Airtex Fuel Pump/Filter $459
    Fuel Pump Assembly - Parts.com $389


    COOLING
    Mercedes-Benz Radiator Coolant Expansion Tank $47
    Hy-Per Lube Super Coolant - 16 oz. (additive like Water Wetter but cheaper) $8
    Bosch 010 OEM Mercedes Benz AUXILIARY WATER PUMP (E-Class) - BOSCH 0005000386 $121 shipped


    BRAKES
    Akebono EUR983 EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Front Brake Pad Set $136
    Akebono EUR984 EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Rear Brake Pad Set $99
    OES Genuine Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit $50 shipped
    E55 Zimmermann Front Brake Rotors (OEM-like) $104/ea
    E55 Zimmermann Rear Brake Disc Rotors (OEM-like) $96/ea
    URO Parts 211 540 1717 Brake Pad Sensor $6.50 (2 per car)
    Mercedes w211 w219 Brake Light Switch OEM $25


    BATTERY & ELECTRICAL STUFF
    Aux Battery ACDelco ATX14BS (14-BS) Maintenance Free Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Powersport Battery $67
    Mercedes w211Voltage Regulator $67
    Bosch AL0826X Remanufactured Alternator $356
    Beck Arnley 180-0384 Cam Angle/Position Sensor (CPS) - $69
    Horn; High Tone; 510Hz $74
    Horn; Low Tone; 420Hz $94
    Genuine 2118320584 Hvac Heater Control Valve $46


    LIGHTING E55 2003-2006
    Philips D2S Xenon HID Headlight Bulb, Pack of 1 - Low Beam $44/ea
    Philips H7 Standard Headlight Bulb, Pack of 1 - High Beam $6.50OEM E55 ~4000k 
    Philips 9006 CrystalVision Ultra Headlight Bulbs (Low-Beam), Pack of 2 $10OEM E63 (or E63 conversion)
    Philips H7 CrystalVision Ultra Headlight Bulb, Pack of 2 $27


    SHOCKS, SUSPENSION & MOUNTS
    2003 - 2009 MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS W211 RIGHT FRONT AIRMATIC AIR SUSPENSION SHOCK (REMANUFACTURED) $659
    2003 - 2009 MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS W211 LEFT FRONT AIRMATIC AIR SUSPENSION SHOCK (REMANUFACTURED) $659
    Dual New Arnott Rear Pr Air Springs 03-09 E-class, 05-11 Cls-class Mercedes-benz E-class 2002-2009 (w211 w/airmatic, wo/4matic) $715
    Mercedes E55 Engine Mount Driver Left or Passenger Right CORTECO Set of 2 $179
    Beck Arnley 104-1757 Transmission Mount $24


    BELTS & TENSIONER
    Mercedes W211 E55 AMG GATES Drive Belt $47
    OEM Mercedes 2005 E55 AMG Supercharger belt Continental Aftermarket Supercharger Belt $21 shipped
    Gates K080505HD V-Belt - close to OEM size $25
    Gates K080496HD V-Belt (for S/C pulley setup) tight fit $33
    OEM Mercedes Benz BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY - INA 55143 1122000970 $114
    Genuine 1132000170 Belt Tensioner Assembly $245


    GASKETS
    Passenger Side Valve Cover Gasket $16
    Driver Side Valve Cover Gasket $17
    Mercedes-Benz Engine Valve Cover Gasket Left & Right Victor Reinz OEM 1130221 $32


    TRANSMISSION
    Mercedes Benz Transmission Fluid Dipstick Tool 722.6 $30
    Red Line 30504 D4 Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart $11
    Automatic Transmission Filter w/gasket $21


    WASH YOUR CAR
    32oz. Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine < $20 shipped
    Optimum Spray Car Wax $16
    Meguiar's Supreme Shine Microfiber Cloths (Pack of 3) $8
    Chemical Guys (IAI_503) 10.5" Grit Guard Insert $11
    Meguiar's Microfiber Wash Mitt $6