"It encourages you to have multiple Mercedes so you get the most out of your tool" Absolute win.

Genuinely get excited when I see a new video - high quality mixed with light humour - absolutely one of the best channels on YT.

Benz tech here. For those axles you can actually use the axle bolt to press off the cv joint. It’s hollow all the way through so the bolt goes in and presses the end off saves you from hammering away with a brass punch. that way you can do it on the car if it’s just the outer boot that’s torn 😁

I cannot believe how interesting these videos are, despite being completely irrelevant to me in practical reality. Yet I'm totally fascinated. I love these videos, Waldo, please keep doing what you're doing.

MB tech here aswell. Couple of pointers concerning the transmissionoil change. The bolts for the pan are aluminium for a reason, the older cars had steel bolts and they used to corrode inside the aluminium fastners which made them very difficult to get off. Secondly, usually you wont get any oil out of the converter by just removing the drainplug, theres a special tool for draining it which is a long steel tube which will let the air out, you can also blow in it with compressed air to drain it faster. Also about the sparkplugs, please oh please use sparkplug grease on the boots, they become almost impossible to get off if you dont.

You have to be the only KZfaqr wrenching on a dirt floor......much respect 🙂

With my childhood dreams and watching you I want to become a truck driver and welder I'm looking at applying to electric boat or general dynamics so Waldo thank you for inspiring me.

The opera editing 😂😂😂 you’re a goon and that’s why we love you lol and the super casual excuse you after the transmission toot lol

As long as its not a V12 or hydraulic suspension that is really crammed in there all S classes are really a joy to work on compared to other cars. One of the reasons why Mercedes is the only cars ive had in my life.

Wow, very well done. I had a 2013 S550 that I took really good care of. Ran well and I was doing most of the services, similar to what you just did, in my garage. Car ran exceptionally until about 140,000 when a red light runner totaled my car. I truly believe that the 2013 W221 was one of the better built S classes second only to the W140. I ended up buying a 2018 S560 which honestly speaking was a piece of crap that stayed breaking down and it made me hate the W222 models. Now I drive a 2020 S560 that has had it's share of problems but I really do miss my 2013 S550

With six Mercedes in my barns, I couldn't agree more about multiple ownership. Your videos are very well done, thank you for your information. "Click click " - awesome! I own a 2013 S550.

This is one of the best videos I've seen in a while on fluid changes.

Waldo, of the 200+ youtube channels I sub to, Yours is hands down my absolute favorite!!!

The Mercedes driving into the dirt floor garage is great. Really enjoy this channel

For the night view assist. You also need different headlights as there is IR in the headlight to help with Night View Assist

I did 5 years ago salvage inspection in New York. First thing down load salvage request from dmv.Then fill up form and send payment. After that you will get date of inspection. When you transport your vehicle to inspection make sure that is on the registered trailer. If you drive your car with out trailer it is automatically denied. So make sure that is on the trailer upon arrival Whatever parts are replaced make sure that you have vin number from where part came from and receipt. This is mostly applied for doors hood and engine but in your case nothing just in case bring vin number and purchase proof from Mercedes where suspension module came from. They will instruct you to bring vehicle inside garage to open all doors hood an trunk to place receipts on passenger seat and to leave in waiting room. After 30 minutes approximately they will call you to pick up car. You will receive confirmation that you pass and NYS title will be mailed to your address. With salvage rebuild title you can then register your car in your state. Reason why they want you to register car from state that is purchase is because title will state “rebuild salvage “so all other titles will do the same forever. It is just disclosure. I would still bring all receipts from repairs and parts. Good luck.

great to see that mercedes designers were also very thoughtful about convenient maintnance as well.

Much respect to you Waldo for tackling all that work! Most of us would be very intimidated to work on an S class MB but not you! Great to see you using Liquid Moly which is the best out there by far. Love the fact that no matter what you buy you always do a complete fluid and filter refresh which is very smart. How is your dad enjoying his boom truck which you expertly brought back to life?

Videos are getting better man and your focusing on what people want to see, keep it up!

Your vehice salvage videos are always so educational; i always watch to the very end. I love your attention to detail. Keep it up. More videos please...

Buddy of mine worked at Mercedes for over 20 years, went to their factory in Germany and all that and he always said the S550 was one of the best. Solid built, reasonably powerful, very comfortable on the road and reliable. Of course, he now works at Lexus, and really sees reliable cars compared to the Mercs.

An excellent video as always and a further display of your substantial mechanical talents.

I found your channel a couple of weeks ago, and I've been binge-watching almost everything. Another great video. It seems there isn't a single tool that you don't own! 😁

Wow. I just had so much fun watching this. As in my eyes, heart and brain seeing all that stuff done is just so satisfying for a car guy. Appreciate your efforts 👌

Still genuinely impressed with the deal you got on your keeper. It literally sparkles at every angle. I like your videos, look forward to all that are sure to follow.

Verdi’s Anvil Chorus. My absolute favourite piece of Opera music. Good choice.

Amazing video, Waldo. It’s impressive how I started watching your channel when you first got the MB E class with the cracked block. Then I got addicted to other videos and now I’m here watching another video about another Mercedes🤣. You are doing a great job, keep going man!

8:51 The recognisable face of “Damn, I hope nothing explodes in my face when it comes loose!?” 😅

Since I love range rover alot, one fine day I watched your vlog and really loved it. I am always waiting for your videos even though my knowledge or interest in this area is absolute nothing. Just love the way you make videos! Wait might be more at times but totally worth it!

What a peach!! Lucky find there Waldo. Properly engineered! Night view is ace. Had it on my old E63. It really works well. Basically the rear seat blinds, heaters everything sounds just like my old AMG. I worked at Merc AMG HPP then so it was an ex-MBUK press car.

Loved the witty comment at 7:25. Nice sense of humor. Why not get a solid floor for clean working

Your videos of you repairing old(ish) Mercedes-Benzes is actually my dream come true. I would so love to be able to do that. But since I’m not, I simply watch you. Some videos more than once. Thank you so much for the entertainment and knowledge shared with us.

Great humor! Much needed when working on a Benz in any weather, but especially in your conditions.

I'm really loving your head camera footage & the nice little tricks you use to access difficult drain plugs. So often you find the only problems these high end cars gave you is that nobody serviced them. So owners probably sold them simply because they DIDN'T look after basic maintenance, that's crazy.

Great video as usual mate! I'm a truck mechanic in Australia and it makes me grateful for working on American trucks watching your channel, they have drain and fill points for diffs AND transmissions! Haha

Brilliant video as usual. I'm not sure how I'm going to cure my anxiety waiting for your next episode!

That hammer scene....as a musician....perfection! But I can't laugh cause I'm at work

Liked and subscribed! Definitely one of the best growing car content out there!! Love and respect from Saudi Arabia.

I just love watching your videos on cars they are very calming and thoughtful

Excellent video! Very satisfying and I chuckled a couple times. Keep up the good work!

Great stuff, enjoying this series as I'm more familiar with BMW's its cool to see Mercedes maintenance. I wouldn't mind longer videos on these projects.

Now I want one just cause you love it so: the way it drives, the ease of maintenance. I checked 2024 prices, they start at $117,000. Oh well. It's nice to learn which luxury car is the best. 😊

You make it look so easy. Nice content, I always binge watch your videos

That looked like a very expensive service but nice to see you had all the tools to complete it! I wonder if you can share the cost to service? Always a pleasure to watch you work Waldo ! 🤣

blinker fluid is the most important one to replace.

Great to now watch Part 2! Nice maintenance updates! This car is worth all that you put into it, for sure. No need to bleep certain speech, its all good!

Honesty in job is much appreciated.

Man you're on par with M539 Restorations when it comes to restoration with old Cars

Tip! Next time if you wanna move outside part of cv axle use wheel hub locking bolt and use impact to screw it in until the outer part pops out. Hold it straight and avoid do it on angle or something. Hammering will destroy it like shown on video. Hope that helps. You can test that method on old cv axle.

I think you are so clever mechanical & Electrical Engineer .bravo for you.

Love the video. I have the same s class, currently has 245,000 miles on it and drives just aswell as when I first bought it with 75k miles.

Thank you for showing the second w221. If you are interested in getting into the electronics, you should think about retro fitting the night vision package to your good W221 using the parts from the donor. Could be fun… if you have the manuals and WIS. Anyway - Good luck with the inspection.

Your videos are caliming. idk why I'm just peaceful. I love the vibe man, and keep going

Very Proud Done the Right Way Professional no short cuts and all points Checked WELL DONE.

Great video. My 13' W221 is almost due for the same service. I may left someone else do the trans service since I don't have a lift or a pump, but the rest looks pretty simple. Thanks again for such a clear, concise video

Thought i had to wait sometime for updates on this s class. Happy to see its uploaded.

Loved this video! This maintenance stuff is so interesting to me! Looking forward to the rest of the process with this BEAUTIFUL Mercedes! I didn’t even like Mercedes before this but you’ve converted me, lol. They are good lookin cars

Love the content! One thing my dad said about, is using a brass hammer or punch to remove a bearing can leave brass chips in the bearing since they are just so hard.

I can fall asleep to Waldo speaking glad I am watching this before bed. 😂❤😊

Great content Mr Waldo, great video, and I look forward to following your adventures!

Your high skill and knowledge acknowledged. The effort required for a 100k mile (old) car to have been properly serviced now makes me wary of buying one sadly 😢

Yet again amazing video! Love your videos! Love from Estonia!

I've watched so many of your videos already and realised I wasn't subscribed yet! That has been fixed now. ;) Every series you make is good! You have a great eye for what would be a good video and the edits are perfect. Have a great career here on YoutTube.

Wow! What a find! I hope all goes well when you go for the registration, god willing. Keep up the great videos!

VP of Maintenance... I never like stuff on the internet, but this, this was genius

10:17 Il trovatore act II that was the best part 😅😅😅

Another great vid Waldo. That 'flood damaged car looks like a good one. Im intrigued with the inspections/titling vid too.😎

Good timing was rewatching the Dyno videos earlier and got this nice gift.

@13:10 - Bosch makes fuel system & exhaust parts for all major European car makes: fuel injectors, spark plugs, coil packs, fuel injectors, O2 sensors, etc. You can save quite a bit of $ by using the OE supplier to BMW, VW Auto Group (VW, Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini) and Mercedes rather than getting the parts from the dealer parts counter. AKA, Bosch. Bosch coil ignition coils are 1/2 or 1/3 the cost of the dealer parts counter and are the same part.

i had a mercedes s500 old model...spld it 3 months ago...loved that car...fully loaded....

Enjoyed every second of this series 👌 🙌

I always get sad when te video ends.. so relaxing and funny.

You really had me almost screaming at the screen, like: 'tell me what that 'rare' option is please!', but then, yeah you did, gosh, such a climax, sublime!

A buddy of mine's got one of those. Its a sweet ride, it glides over the road at high speeds. I hope you kept that car, they are a sweet ride.

I just discovered your channel. I already love it! You are highly intelligent, you speak clearly and at a perfect pace (the way English was MEANT to be spoken, IMHO) and you are one cute dude. LOL! Keep up the great work. I find cars fascinating, like millions of others.

OMG, love this car. You made all this work look so easy 🤠

10:18 that was genius mate! 🤣

Yeah a Waldo video, my weekend is complete, my car hero.. Good job on the fluid changes, working in the 30's is just a little cold for me. Still have not had any snow yet, was 72 the other day. keep the videos coming. Nice car too.

Thank you for the Anvil Chorus reference! Amazing video per usual!

The music accompaniment from Il Trovatore (La Zingarella) was such a fun! Thank you for the video.

Nice - DIY saves a lot of money servicing Benz. About a month ago I lost my ‘08 S550 to careless fellow running a stop sign while talking on a cellphone. T-boned passenger side. All the safety equipment worked. It was a best car I had for 5 years.

You fill the front diff from the drain plug. Measure 600mL or whatever it is. Then pump and quickly place the drain plug back. Or add a bit over the amount to account for slight spillage. Way easier.

Nice to see a w221 on the channel. I'm about to do a spark plug change on a M157 which is very much related to the M278. I read that spark plug indexing is critical on these engines, and there is a technical service bulletin from Mercedes on the topic. (OEM/Bosch plugs and 23 NM). A good tip is to mark the spark plug socket to verify the angle of the electrode. More videos on Mercedes appreciated 👍

I just found your channel and love the content. Gotta watch all your videos to get up to speed. Subscribed.

13:46 not seeing a vacuum action shot made me have a full body tremble.

The Mercedes stuff you do is absolutely the best content you make.

This is an awesome video ! learned a lot from you, thank you !

I like that you used a brass punch to separate that CV from the shaft. I actually cut down a punch, drilled a hole in it on the end and put my air chisel with the point adapter inside the hole of the brass punch and use the air chisel to separate the two, that way you can also hold the splined end straight while shocking it off.

Man...Is that a gorgeous car! You are doing a fine job!. Keep it up...we want more.

I love this car, so glad you have it on your channel.

It's really relaxing to watch this video 🙂 bmw lotus and mercedes are some of my favourite brands

Much love from Kenya and we're here for all parts of this

Check the main cabin vent inside the engine bay behind the battery. Stuff usually finds it's way in there that gets neglected and leads to interior flooding. Check all of the water drain holes with a prob, and spray nozzle.

Great video as always! Waiting on your next video. Thank you!!!

I love this channel everything explained clearly

10:08 oscar winning moment

Synching the hammer blows HILLARIOUS👏👏👏👏👏

Great. Job fixing everything. Hopefully you get the inspection and title squared away 👍

Can't wait to watch the series where you build a shop!

Always great content and I always learn something.