engine

This is a post for a friend who's car is slightly over filled. Is it OK for the oil level to be around half a cm over the max line, do the manufacturers take into consideration human error (or as some would call it idiot error). Secondly what's the best way to remove excess oil. Ideally...

Hello everyone! I have a question about an old Mercedes 230 (year 1975): I was using this car until december 2012, when I stop using it and immobiled it in a parking. Recently I wanted to move it, so I attempted to start it up. Initially the engine slowly tried to start up (sounded like it...

Hi, can anyone tell me what the safe engine number would be on a 272 engine, i know the problems that the earlier engines posed ie. balance shaft issues, just wanted to know which engines would not suffer the above problem. Many thanks.

Hello, I have recently started to notice a weird engine noise on my CL 500 (w215) from 2000. It sounds like that when I start it up and don't rev it, when I drive it I don't really notice any weird sound like that. Could somebody please tell me how to fix this issue? VIDEO LINK: iOS...

I recently did a long trip from Newcastle to Watford and then onto Southampton in my CLS55 AMG which was running superb until on the way back from Southampton I was stuck on the M25 and my fuel gauge went from 44 miles in the tank to about 20 as we crawled along. I eventually found a garage by...

Guys, interestingly I have come across some "Genuine MB" labeled engine oil on eBay, 10 litres for £35 is incredible value however my indy laughed as he said MB have never produced engine oil.. Have any of you guys purchased and used this oil of eBay? If it's not formulated by MB then what brand...

Hi when cold engine knocking realy distinct metal cpatering but dissapears after 15 20 seconds but not chain can it be fuel pump

So I've had this car for around 6 months, every time I give it some beans, particularly in enclosed spaces such as tunnels or roads with big walls either side, I get what sounds to me like engine 'pinging', a sort of marbles in a glass jar rattle. It's done this pretty much since I got it, no...

Is there a way to check engine mounts? Getting different ways mentioned on Internet. Some say foot on brake take revs to 2k in forward and reverse, though others saying this isn't a good test as the engine torque has to go somewhere. I'm getting slight vibration in drivers seat when engine...

One of the torx bolts is completely rounded on my engine cover/case. Whats the easiest way to get the at least the head of the bolt of so the case can be removed? I've tried getting mole grips around it but the bolt is indented making it impossible for the mole grips to grip the bolt. Thanks

Spent a few more hours on the engine bay, It hadn't been touch since new i don't think. Done the usual, Let abit of Gt85 soak into the dirt and grease for a few mins then agitated it with Small paintbrush, wiped clean with a rag. Polished the slam panel and inner wings with some Srp...

I've just serviced my 210 (first time doing it). I was just curious what's more accurate checking engine oil level cold or hot?

Hi, I'm going to do a coolant change on my car ( 2007 W 211 E280 cdi ) can someone please let me know what the cooling system capacity is. Thanks in advance

First of all congratulation for this wonderful forum which brings us all together! I have a W202 220 CDI engine car, owned for about three years by now. Everything is smooth really enjoy riding this great car. Two years ago I started having problems with the engine operating temperature. It...

Driving yesterday engine at normal temperature accelerated off a roundabout bit of a bang then loads of smoke and a nasty metallic noise coming from the engine. Dead engine right. That's what I thought. Horrible day pouring with rain. Contacted the break down company, when the driver arrived he...

Hello all . Got a bit of a problem with the old tank. The missus was driving today and suddenly without notice the engine cut out, dead as a dodo, and all the dashboard lights are on. She switched the ignition off and rolled to the side of the road. (without power steering) . Then apparently...

Hello, this is my first post, so go easy on me! Well yesterday i bought my first Merc. it's a Silver 1990 190E I am really happy with it but would like to know if anybody knows what this noise is when i start the car. I would describe it as a faint honking/dog growling sound but see...

had the engine management light come on two weeks back for the first time and went down to my local mechanic to get the codes read. i already knew about the glow plugs but the boost pressure regulator was a new code. he cleared the codes for me and the car has been driving fine for two...

Hey peeps, Listen to this e55k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxZuGsbEhbw What makes that whine on the cold start? as mine does the same?

What Engine Oil level should the W211 e55 be at when cold, checking via the cluster ? Thanks.