fuel

So yesterday we did our first long trip in the E350. Five people, two dogs and two bikes on a rack on the back. Also a boot full of Christmas luggage (one dog was in the back with the luggage). Tyres on 33/49 as recommended by the fuel flap card. 250 miles of motorway and A-road at an average...

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Hi all, I have been having the usual W202 problem of difficult starting due to air getting into the fuel lines and allowing the diesel to flow back to the tank overnight. Usual thing, park it with the nose pointing downhill and it will start fine. I have replaced all the clear plastic fuel...

Hi all, Just thought I'd ask if anyone knows if you can dismiss the 'Range' image on the dash when the fuel gets low? Basically mine gets down to 19 miles left in the tank and then the mileage is replaced by an image of the car and a red Gerry can. I've tried pressing everything to get rid of it...

Hi I've recently had to go away for a few months at a time which has resulted in me having to leave the Merc under a cover while I'm away. Just got back and tried to start her up but to no avail. Side note there was a lot of condensation built up under the bonnet. Went through the initial...

Hi all, my W308 CLK seems to leak fuel (petrol) if I fill up the tank & really brim the fuel to full, it seems to leak fuel underneath until I have covered approx. 30 miles, then it does no loose any more fuel & does not smell of petrol

Hi Back in the suumer, I posted on here to ask fellow 205 BlueTec owners if they'd ecountered a ticking noise coming from the fuel flap area (or below) for about 20 seconds after switch-off. No-one seemed to have had similar although there were suggestions it could either be exhaust cooling...

Morning all, tried starting the old gal during the cold snap on Wednesday night, she would turn over but not start. Tried about 10 times until I could hear the starter motor labour with less battery power. Called out RAC home start and while the chap was checking battery (suspecting glow plugs...

How do I test a fuel pump relay? I as driving today and the car cut out mid drive. Stone dead without any warning and all the dashboard lights came on ... I switched off the ignition and started again and the engine was running as smooth as if nothing had happened .... The ignition leads and...

Hello Hoping this forum will help throw some light on a frustrating issue I have with a ‘barn find’ W123 M102 which is refusing to pump fuel. The car incidentally has been sitting for a few years, however it does crank with compression and every indication would suggest it should run with a...

Hi, I have a an 380 SEC, year 1983, engine M116. When starting it at morning all works fine, but if i drive for some time, shut it down and try to start again it doesn't start. (seems like it flooding the engine with fuel). if i wait 10-15 minutes it will again start with no problems. Anyone...

Is it really necessary to use super grade petrol in AMG cars?

Guys, One of the pipes popped off the other day and the car conked out. Diesel everywhere! One of the pipes coming off the high pressure fuel pump and into a T piece sheared off. I'm assuming it had snapped before on a previous owner and they done a DIY fix. It kinda goes plastic to...

Hi everyone, W215 CL600 TT The fuel pump had always had a whine since purchase, so took it into Mercedes over here who diagnosed new pump + filter needed, so had them replace in February. Not cheap. Sound didn't go, so took it back last month. They say the pump & filter is fine and...

I have an X reg E320Cdi estate which I accidentally misfuelled, the RAC have come and removed the fuel but apparently the fuel pump has gone (not the high pressure one, the one that delivers fuel to that) Anyway, we don't need such a big car and I was looking to sell it anyway, it has 100,000...

Hey people, I have a2008 s320 which has done 70000 miles. It is all ok but when I accelerate hard there is a cloud of smoke from the exhaust. Should I use an additive in the fuel to clean the engine. If so which one? Thanks

Has anyone fitted these ? I've only found Eurocharged or Fabtech selling the Bosch versions, are there any others to look at? Any info would be grateful. Thanks Lee

Hi Guys, I've had my S class for about a year now and have noticed from the start there is substantial white smoke on cold starts or when sitting in traffic. The smoke stinks and I can only imagine it is diesel which isn't being burned. I know from the previous owner that the car had the...

As per title, petrol flap for 1990 SEC needed please if anyone has one. Apparently there are different part numbers for generation one, two and then late generation two so need the right one. Thanks!

Does anyone have a guide to replacing the fuel filter on a 2012 E220 CDI? I'm particularly interested in whether the water sensor is transferable or do you have to buy a filter with one already on and does the filter prime itself by turning the ignition on a couple of times after fitting...