Old timer tells me he mixes heating oil with diesel
Talking to a guy today who has worked with and drove diesels for yrs and he has a e320 cdi 2007 from new with 88000 mls and he told me he puts 10 ltrs of heating oil into every 60 ltrs of diesel every...
View ArticleW203 C180k - Cold - Not starting
Hi, Can anyone offer any suggestions please. My wife tried to start her C180k Coupe petrol (2003) this morning (outside temp -4 degree). Engine turned over and ran but roughly (like on 3 cylinders)....
View ArticleW220 ign lock sticking
Hello gang, I thought it odd last night when the interior light didn't come on after removing the ign key. Now this morning the ign lock won't turn, it seems that the centre ( plunger with red sensor...
View ArticleW210 MAF Problem
Having fitted a new MAF sensor I am still having problems with the running & performance of my car. Does anyone know if the plug-in connector on these cars give problems. Any info would be...
View Article[Wanted] Phone controller
Has anyone got a phone controller part no A203 820 51 85 Cheers Clive
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W203 220CDI 2006 - Leaking Injector Seal?
I have been getting a smell of burnt diesel into the cabin over the last few days, had a look under the bonnet and find this: Attachment 21122 You can see the dark patch near the injector (the smudge...
View ArticleCLK 240 Convertible Rear Head Restraints
Can anyone tell me if the rear head restraints on a 2005 CLK 240 convertible are powered? The button on the dash makes them drop down but they are very stiff to pull up by hand. (If I have a weakling...
View ArticleWhat bulb does a Mercedes SL55
Hi Guys I purchased a SL55 AMG bumper complete with mesh an fogs for my SL500 Does anyone know what bulb the foglights take? I remember my 2002 SL500 took the same bulb as the AMG foglights when I...
View Articlew203 suspension
Hi When I had car on jack(was cleaning water drains)I noticed that front left wheel makes scratching noise when spinning by hands . I couldn't figure out what's it.brake pads are ok. Being excited...
View ArticleCan anyone recommend a good multimeter?
Probably don't need a top of the range number. Ease of use for someone of limited technical ability would be a good thing to factor in to any recommendation. I probably could just go into Screwfix or...
View ArticlePlastic wheel caps for 16 inch steel wheels
Hello all, Few days ago I let winter tires fitted for my car (W211, E320 CDI). The wheels are just universal 16 inch steel wheels which looks agley without the wheel caps. Any one knows where to buy...
View ArticleE Class 320Cdi auto 2003
Does anyone know the cost of replacing R/H rusted exhaust centre bracket. My local dealer says around £400.
View ArticleCan I change sat nav to display in miles?
I find it annoying that sat nav displays in Kilometres (here in UK) and I cannot find a setting to change to miles. Any ideas? It is the 2004 map CD.
View ArticleCLS Shooting Brake at my Dealership.
Popped into the dealers this morning for a bottle of WinterFit screen wash (£4 ;) ) Centre stage in the showroom was a bright blue Astra, sorry, A class. Behind was a sh!te brown (think of '70s...
View ArticleW124 heater illumination bulbs.
Quote: Originally Posted by kth286 (Post 955940) Dec Firstly apologise to OP for the hijack, but wanted to catch dec, as he is the man ! Please remind me as it's been approx 9 years since I changed...
View ArticleCLS Get an Early Xmas Pressent
The CLS does not get out and about as much as it should really and I keep getting the consumer off-line message, so I have just bought it a Ctek MSX5.0 charger from Amazon. 1/3rd the price MB are...
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R230 Roof bolts-A Brief 'How to'
I replaced the roof bolts on my SL today with the newer, modified bolts and took a few pictures that will hopefully help others if they wish to do this simple mod. When comparing the old and new bolts...
View ArticleNew car - New satnav
Ive just bought another car but it comes without satnav. Id like one with both satnav,POI AND bluetooth voice control for nav and phone A quick look gives me Garmin Nuvi 2595LM Sat Nav Any suggestions...
View ArticleDrop links Anti Roll Bar Bushes.
Have completed a grand total of 9000 miles since they were replaced with MB ones and it sounds like there knocking again. Anyone one else had to replace so quickly ?
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