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How often to change pollen filter and brake fluid?

  • 16-03-2020 02:59PM
    #1
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,328 ✭✭✭


    C Class needs A service again and wondering if pollen filter and break fluid needs to be replaced yearly?
    This is what I got quote for and it's costing 400 euros.


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  • #2
    mickdw
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    2 years i think is the recommended for brake fluid but many go longer than that.


  • #3
    vw4life
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    Brake fluid every 2 years. Pollen/cabin filter depends on city or motorway use. I would change filter yearly if city use mostly.


  • #4
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,328 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Ok thanks.

    I do around 20,000 kms annually. 15000 km motorway and 5000 km city driving.

    Pollen filter change is almost double price. And I changed it last year along with brake fluids.

    I will wait for next year service to change pollen + brake fluids.

    Thanks everyone


  • #5
    colm_mcm
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    Just buy a cabin filter in a motor factors.


  • #6
    Stoolbend
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    Pollen filter should be DIY.

    If its Mahle or Knecht they even have a diagram on the inside of the box for fitting.


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  • #7
    Voodoomelon
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    mickdw wrote: »
    2 years i think is the recommended for brake fluid but many go longer than that.

    I'd wager that 90% of 10 year old cars on the road in Ireland have 8-10 year old brake fluid. Brake fluid change just isn't a done thing outside the dealer network, which is a bit mental.

    Slap new discs and pads on and top up the fluid if low, off they go with a clean bill of health.


  • #8
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,999 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    I'd wager that 90% of 10 year old cars on the road in Ireland have 8-10 year old brake fluid. Brake fluid change just isn't a done thing outside the dealer network, which is a bit mental.

    Slap new discs and pads on and top up the fluid if low, off they go with a clean bill of health.

    Personally what i do is use 1L of fluid when doing a pad change and bleed some off at each wheel.


  • #9
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,328 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    I think the pollen filter in C class is located behind the dash board and requires certain skills. Correct me if I am wrong
    Stoolbend wrote: »
    Pollen filter should be DIY.

    If its Mahle or Knecht they even have a diagram on the inside of the box for fitting.


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