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I'm driving a 2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Blue Efficiency.Just had this happen this evening after leaving a friend home. The car started to sound really noisy and when I checked the gauges I found that it was doing 25 mph and revving to 4000 rpm. And it didn't want to go much faster than 25! I...

Hi, Sorry to show great ignorance on this, but I have a C280 (as above) which I suspect I may have caused the timing chain to jump a tooth when I was undoing the flywheel bolts without locking the various sprockets. I know, an unexplainable attack of stupidity! If it has jumped a tooth would...

I have a 2009 S320 V6 diesel. Two weeks ago I was driving along doing around 30mph and tried to accelerate up a small hill. I had no response when I put my foot down. The engine sounded normal and there were no engine management lights on. I parked up and left the car for an hour or so...

CLK 320 w208 auto coupe elegance 2002 51 plate 140k Engine light came on and car started running a bit rough. Disconnected each plug on the coil packs one at a time (plug connector on top). Each one made a difference to the running of the engine except cylinder 5. Swapped the coil pack on...

Hi, I have a mercedes for first time. C class 220d. The car seems to idle rough to me, I performed engine mount test in drive and reverse with brakes on. The engine rose about 1 1/2 to 2 inches both sides. It is only just under 3 year old and 20k. Sounds rough when accelerating too. I have...

Good Evening I am seeking urgent help and advise, I brought a Mercedes 2011 S350 Blue Efficiency only to discover initially after doing all the research that the car was sold as "Not Fit for Purpose" I was told the car only needed a new crank sensor and replacement handbrake shoes by the...

Dear All; Sometimes when I drive the temperature goes up to near 120deg and the RPMs cannot go over 4000,after a while the temperature comes back to normal(90),also I have remarked the fan starts working without turning the AC even if the outside temperature is around 20deg.does anuone have...

hi, just recently bought a 1968 250se 4door and the engine runs for a few minutes then cuts out I think its running to rich. any ideas how to adjust. much appreciated

Hi All, Just into my second week of owning a E250. One thing I've noticed is that it takes about 20 mins when you first drive the car for the temp gauge to get to 80ish. Is this normal I've always had diesels and am aware they take longer to get upto temp but I can't for the life of me...

I think I have the noisiest Hydraulic lifter tapping in the West Midland, my car a CL (W140) 4.2 1997 drives fine oil pressure good but need to sort it - have put in an additive but no joy - does anyone think another engine flush and oil change is worth a shot ? Does anyone know anyone close to...

Hi to everyone I will appreciate any help as my sprinter van engine is gone ( finito) but cant find any sprinter (petrol) engine , i know the engine code is m111 but not sure tht the c class with m111.xxx is same engine or not i did so many modifications to the van , tv, wheels, leather...

I just replaced my loom for a new genuine MB item as part of a long-term restoration project that I'm doing on my cabriolet. Selling my old loom to anybody who wants a cheap/quick fix to get them out of a pickle on their car. The loom is showing signs of being quite tired and has the usual...

Hi Has anyone on here done there own oil and oil filter change on a e55k? I've been reading up and it says there are 2x drain plugs? Does it matter which one gets drain 1st? sorry if its a stupid question, just thought it was worth a ask:D

Engine / transmission torque settings - W204 Hi, I'm about to do some DIY maintenance on my W204 (OM651 Engine). Does anyone have the recommended torque settings for: 1) Sump Plug 2) Oil Filter housing 3) Engine oil Pan bolts 4) Gearbox oil pan bolts. Cheers. BTW, this is my first post

Hey guys I'm new to the forum and Mercedes Benz. I have purchased an W211 e320 CDI sport from 2009 with 40k miles on the clock last month. Last week I have taken my car to a local MB specialist for an oil and oil filter change. I have since done a road trip of 400 miles. After starting...

Hello, about two months ago I bought CLS 350 CGI 215kW with 144 000km. Car seemed to be in perfect condition which was confirmed by check and diagnostic by authorised mercedes service. Now all of the sudden I got the Check engine light and car lost nearly all of its power. No other message on...

Hey have a c180 pre facelift and the engines about to rattle, was looking at buying a c230k engine from a facelift model. Was just wandering how straight forward the conversion would be? Would I have to get the whole block key set up or can it just be dropped in and plugged in with the c230k...

Hi all I was driving a normal route to see someone and it is a 4hr journey, I have done this many times and no problem, but this time I had a red warming light come on the dash !!! it said something like "Engine Oil Warning" too much fluid, remove some"" or something similar now all the oils...

Hi all I was driving a normal route to see someone and it is a 4hr journey, I have done this many times and no problem, but this time I had a red warming light come on the dash !!! it said something like "Engine Oil Warning" too much fluid, remove some"" or something similar now all the...