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! I do get affiliate earnings from these links to help me keep this site running! Thanks for your support and clicks!

    OIL CHANGE
    Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart (Pack of 2) $50
    Mann-Filter HU 718/5 X Metal-Free Oil Filter $12
    Mann-Filter CUK 3172 Cabin Filter With Activated Charcoal $25
    OES Genuine Oil Dipstick $12

    ENGINE AIR FILTERS
    Hengst E455L02 Air Filter $28 (need 2)
    Beck Arnley 042-1611 Air Filter $40 for 2
    WIX Racing Filters Air Filter Panel $21 (need 2)
    K&N 33-2181 High Performance Replacement Air Filter (need 2) $55/ea
    aFe 31-10085 Air Filter $94/ea (need 2)

    IGNITION SYSTEM
    A-Premium(Red)8x Ignition Coil Pack and 16x Iridium Spark Plugs $169
    1 step colder NGK Iridium IX Spark Plug LFR7AIX-11 # 2309 PK4 $27/4 (need 4 packs)
    OEM NGK 6619 Iridium Spark Plugs LFR6AIX-11 (4 Pack) $28.50/4

    EMISSIONS
    Mercedes w211 Fuel gas tank Cap OEM $19
    0258006328 Lambda Sensor Oxygen O2 Sensor Replacement $30
    BOSCH 16328 Premium Original Equipment Downstream Oxygen Sensor - Exact Fit $65

    FUEL SYSTEM
    A-Premium Electric Fuel Pump Module Assembly with Sending Unit $128

    COOLING
    Mercedes-Benz Radiator Coolant Expansion Tank $26
    Hy-Per Lube Super Coolant - 16 oz. (additive like Water Wetter but cheaper) $7
    OEM Mercedes Benz AUXILIARY WATER PUMP (C E S SL Class) - BOSCH 0005000386 $142


    BRAKES
    Akebono EUR983 EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Front Brake Pad Set $126
    Akebono EUR984 EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Rear Brake Pad Set $95
    A-Premium 3PCS Engine Motor Mount and Transmission Mount Set $113


    BELTS & TENSIONER
    Gates K060966 Serpentine Belt $30
    Gates Serpentine Belt | Green | Heavy Duty | 3367MM 6 Ribs | Replacement For 263180 $79
    Gates K080505HD V-Belt - close to OEM size $34
    Gates K080496HD FleetRunner Micro-V Serpentine Drive Belt (for S/C pulley setup) tight fit $33
    OEM Mercedes Benz BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY - INA 55143 1122000970 $89
    Genuine OEM Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly for Mercedes 1132000170 $408


    GASKETS
    Valve Cover Gasket Set Passenger Side $38
    Valve Cover Gasket Driver Left Driver Side $33
    FEL-PRO VS 50842 R Valve Cover Gasket Set $27


    TRANSMISSION - full fill 8.1 quarts, drain and refill 5 quarts
    Transmission Dipstick for Mercedes 722.6 Transmission $11
    Red Line 30504 D4 Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) - 1 Quart  $16