Recent content by Fordpaul

It's a custom made Poweflow system that the previous owner had fitted. All good systems should work on the same principles. A free flow system doesn't always mean lower MPG. Generally speaking a free flow releases a bit more BHP. It doesn't give more, it just releases some that's already there...

I know what you mean. I usually run V8 Yanks. So fuel economy is a forbiden subject. I just thought the 320 should get better than 30. All the previous owner did to the drivetrain is a ST/ST Cat back system (sounds gorgeous).

Did you see any improvement in MPG? Just wondering if it would help me over the 30 MPG. Just can't seem to break through that number.

Gone off track a bit guys. I only asked what the cost would be, and if indie garages could do the job as good.

It would make more sense as a coin tray, but as Deeaich says, small coins are almost unreachable. The small pull out tray in the arm rest bin is good for coins.

All it seems good for is a phone holder. The wife's Dodge has 2 cup holders in the front, and one of them can be heated or cooled. Whichever you choose. Both options work real well. And there's a compartment above the glovebox to chill cans of drink as well. If you have a vehicle capable of long...

I think I've got this right. Just on the passenger side of the dash, is the pop out cupholder? If this is correct, can someone please explain what Mercedes were thinking? What shape are the cups/cans in Germany? I'm used to American motors that have proper holders that are ROUND, to hold...

Thanks for the replies. I was a bit concerned when I read about pre-heating the oil.

This subject has probably been asked before, but I can't find it. Could you give me some idea as to the cost of a trans oil change. Reading through a lot of posts, it looks like most of you would't recomend getting the job done at your local garages, but only a Merc dealer. I generally use a...

I had a couple of small dents repaired by a relatively local guy using the PDR approach. Stood and watched hil work. Yuri Gellar cannot manipulate metal like this guy. To watch the panel slowly return to original shape was amazing. I paid £80 for a dent in the bonnet, and one in the drivers...

Right. It didn't solve the problem. I hadn't taken into account that the light switch was in auto, and it wasn't dark enough for it to switch the rear lights on. Hence no warning until this morning. Swearing a bit, I now know more. I hadn't realised the rear lights are the 2 bottom bulbs. The...

Spot on GP801, and richard. I had ruled out the bulb, as it was still working. May take a while to get used to a car with AI. I'm used to big basic American motors, so need a completely different way of thinking. Still think it should have a dipstick though!!!! Thanks

This modern technology stuff is getting too clever for itself. I did briefly wonder at the amount of bulbs in the cluster. What about the reversing light suposedly being on, but it isn't?

Just been out to plug the reader in. No faults showing.

A couple of days ago I had a malfunction warning saying the right rear light was out, and the right reversing light was on. Neither problem was actually there. The rear light was on, and the reversing light was not. I wondered if it could be thd battery starting to fail, so put my conditioner on...