Toyota mechanic works on a Mercedes Benz. How hard can it be?

Toyota Mechanic works on a Mercedes Benz to do some maintenance and repairs. How hard is it to work on a Mercedes Benz compared to Toyota?

In this video I will be working on my dream car which is the 2012 Mercedes Benz S550 4Matic.

Ever since I was a kid I dreamed of owning a Mercedes Benz S Class. And after many years of hard work I finally got one a few years back and it is a car that I take care of and love!

However I have a situation. My daily driver was totaled in an accident. And with the current climate of cars not being available and prices being too high I have to drive my dream car daily until I can get another new car to buy.

In this video I will be performing a B service on this car. We'll also be replacing the brakes, replacing the wipers and the key battery.

Also at the end of the video I will share with you why do I own this car and how come a Toyota mechanic owns a Mercedes Benz as a Toy car.

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0:00 My situation
2:19 Service review
4:45 Oil change & Brakes
15:06 Brake fluid
16:29 Under hood service
25:24 Good German Engineering
28:25 Bad German Engineering
29:50 Wrap up
31:37 The Test drive and why I own it.

[TheCarCareNut]

For those interested in the lift that I used in this video it’s a Quick Jack BL-6000XLT. Here’s an older review that I did when I got it:

[cevans]

As a former technician for Audi, I know well the love of German vehicles, but the dread of owning them as an average Joe, blue collar guy. To my friends who ask about buying them, I put it simply. A German vehicle is like a trophy wife. Spend whatever it takes to give her what she wants, and they will be the best ride of you life. The second you get cheap, she will leave you on the side of the road.

[randolphcirilo]

Wow. One thing I have to say.. I would buy this guy's used cars in a heart beat, without question, no pre purchase inspection.. I mean, he is meticulous in his method!

[hxkdneuxbxjdidndnxj]

Gives me joy to realise there are mechanics like you in the world! And that you get to drive the car you like. Mechanic in an S Class - that’s a statement. God bless you!

[shagouxiong]

I owned a Toyota Camry before and I now own a Mercedes C class. I can totally relate to your comment on the German cars. During the ownership of Camry, it never gave me any headache and it always gets the job done: bring me to point A to point B. The car was reliable but extremely boring at the same time. I'm no millionaire by any chance and I work hard for my money. And now that I own a Benz, when I get off work from a stressful day and hop on my car, it always put a smile on my face. The car is so enjoyable to ride.

[antech]

This entire job torque specs was easy to remember . Guten Tight

[Nobody]

I like the laid back attitude of this guy. Easy explanations of maintenance and he actually finds joy in life behind his Mercedes. I can relate to that as I drive one and it’s a joy.

[johnremcastro]

"When you start putting in cheap aftermarket parts, that's when it starts to fall apart."
Couldn't agree more.

[dm]

I like how you actually teach and have an open mind to different types of cars instead of screaming at us and calling all of us who drive European cars idiots. Very refreshing.

[andyrobert]

I live in Nigeria and I'm a car buff. I watch every of your videos that I can afford to watch and one thing I've always loved and respected about them is your honesty. I fix cars too and have learnt immeasurably from you. Thank you for all you do, and from the bottom of my heart, I say a big God bless you. Home to meet you sometime soon

[hellawolf]

i can easily watch this guy talking and fixing cars for hours. such a humble gentle soul. God bless you my friend

[edwarddunn]

You remind me of when I work on my cars, I can tell you're a Toyota mechanic. I always check all the little details, clean things, unclog drainage holes and such. Very nice work, good job!

[thebulgarianguy]

Keep an eye on the cam sensors. They love to leak into the harness and the oil makes it all the way to the ME (ECU). Engine harness replacement is and engine out procedure. Unplug the connectors at the cam sensor once a month or so and look for oil. If you see any, replace the sensors right away. Btw, I’m talking about the cam position sensors on top front of the engine and not the cam magnets in front of the engine (although those leak too). Also, keep an eye on the cooling circuit from the front mid engine area going into the turbos. If you see any, order all the lines as well as the thermostat housing - they all will break. Other than that, the 278 is not that bad of an engine. Once in awhile a turbo may go out or an injector (needs to be coded upon replacement. Lastly, when you’re doing plugs, you need to properly torque them (23nm) to ensure proper orientation. 15y MB master tech.

[robertriva]

It's not about the cost or the complexities of what can go wrong or not, it's about the feel of the car I totally get it. I respect his honesty and understand his passion.

[paulb]

AMD is a meticulous Master Automotive Technician who loves his job. What a shining example of a PROUD AMERICAN THAT WAS BORN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY. KUDOS TO YOU YOUNG MAN AND THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS.

[johnbarrass]

Nice descent bloke, good & honest . rare these days.

[naes]

I’ve owned a 2008 S550. 4-MATIC. My philosophy and yours are the same. It was wonderful seeing how you did a very professional job on the “car of your dreams.” Great job, my friend. Dave in Phoenix Arizona.

[calagtech]

As a Mercedes technician that came from a background starting off as a John Deere technician working on heavy AG equipment, I have found these cars to be easy to work on if you’re not afraid to tear things apart. I love the engineering that goes into Mercedes’ products, BMW and Audi on the other hand are a whole different animal. With that being said don’t know if you eventually caught this but Mercedes’ wipers have a small sticker covering the replacement indicator that you need to remove.

[jimmyo]

I'm a DYI guy and owed a few MBs. On one hand, I was impressed with their engineering and yet sometimes found myself frustrated by it. Driving them was always a really nice experience.

[TMM]

This guy is a Saint. Teaches you to view things on a different angles