One giant repair bill for my wallet.
Back story: noticed a weird vibration accelerating from 2nd, to 3rd gear in the GLK back in June. Took it to the independent shop that had replaced the transmission mount, and previously had done the transmission service (regular preventative, noticed no performance issues before or after the service).
They weren't too sure what the issue was, after checking that they'd gotten the fluid level correct, so sent it off to the MB dealership for a more in-depth look at what the F was going on.
Fluid tests show transmission fluid in the coolant, and additional testing of the transmission fluid showed coolant in there.
So the radiator cooler, which is inside the radiator had failed after only 7 years, they couldn't explain "why" that would happen.
2 months, and $10,089.55 later, Gunter has been returned to me.
Just sharing so y'all can commiserate with me.
Ally, who I bought a drivetrain warranty through, eventually picked up $7,390 of the tab, after twice trying to deny any coverage, leaving me with a tab of $2,982.77
Back story: noticed a weird vibration accelerating from 2nd, to 3rd gear in the GLK back in June. Took it to the independent shop that had replaced the transmission mount, and previously had done the transmission service (regular preventative, noticed no performance issues before or after the service).
They weren't too sure what the issue was, after checking that they'd gotten the fluid level correct, so sent it off to the MB dealership for a more in-depth look at what the F was going on.
Fluid tests show transmission fluid in the coolant, and additional testing of the transmission fluid showed coolant in there.
So the radiator cooler, which is inside the radiator had failed after only 7 years, they couldn't explain "why" that would happen.
2 months, and $10,089.55 later, Gunter has been returned to me.
Just sharing so y'all can commiserate with me.
Ally, who I bought a drivetrain warranty through, eventually picked up $7,390 of the tab, after twice trying to deny any coverage, leaving me with a tab of $2,982.77