fuel

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...

Hi Need some advice, I recently had a... Hi Need some advice, I recently had a fuel filter change at a local garage who is generally very good. After collecting the car immediately noticed the engine was kangaroo hopping under initial acceleration, I took it back and it seemed one the seal...

Hello Would someone be so kind to advise on the fuel filter change on my 2008 C200 CDI ? I have bought the filter and hand primer already. Which hose on the filter needs to be attached to primer ? Regards

Hi - over last few months my 96 W124 E300D has started intermittently cutting out usually within a mile of leaving home. It all started after I ran out of fuel once. When it fails there is no fuel in the fuel lines, just air. Cranking / leaving for a few minutes sees it running again...

Hi All, I am considering changing my fuel filter but I need some advice. I don't have access to Mercedes part numbers but I have managed to find the different filters on the Mann catalog so I will have to use the Mann part number to try and explain my questions. 1./ When you change the fuel...

Hi everyone So, last weekend I noticed a bit of squeak slowing down. Then at 70mph a vibration, and fuel economy has dipped. I'm a novice, but it's obviously alignment or wheel ba lance My dilemma is which do I pay to get done first? I wa thinking wheel balance, but then if that's not the...

Hi all, First time caller, long time listener... 6 months ago bought a 300ce w124 from '91. I've had various bits done on it at the garage, as would be expected for 142000 miles: head gasket, radiator. The fuel pump has been whining for a while, and she's become a bit reticent to start...

Hi everybody I know this has been done before but I can't find a thread prior to 2011 so I thought I might start another on the subject! After two months of ownership, with 243,000 on the odometer, I am successfully returning 32-36 mpg with a mix of approx 80-85% motorway at 70-80mph and he...

Is anyone aware that on the latest Mercs, if the fuel level is low, the Air Con stops working? Some dealers appear unaware of this. If the car is put on STAR, it shows AC working but when car is started, AC stops.

Hi guys, after all the trouble ive had and just having had the car fully serviced two days ago, the fuel pump has started making a high pitched whine noise, and i mean hi volume noise. Ive used it for a couple of days and everything was fine, then i started her in town today and all of a sudden...

First trip of any length just completed from Birmingham to Northumberland and impressed with frugal fuel consumption of my beautiful Merc. Achieved 68.9 mpg getting there (I was so hoping to hit my Holy Grail of 70 mpg) and after driving around to lots of places over 4 days, the overall figure...

Hi All, I have the e220 W124 coupe with the M111 engine. The other day I noticed a very strong petrol smell in the cabin whenever I accelerated hard. I initially put it down to an outside smell, however, noticed over the next couple of journeys that wherever I was, as soon as I got in the...

Did a round trip of circa. 200 miles at 40mpg and we were not hanging around - not too shabby!

Hello all. I have a 1998 R Reg W202, every time I fill the car with petrol, there seems to be a small petrol leak only when filling up. When driving the car there is no leak at all. Does anyone know what will be the best way to diagnose the issue or get access to the pipe that leads from the...

OK so im just about to go on hols and theres a massive smell of fuel in the cabin from the air vents. Ive got a local looking tomorrow, seems to be coming from the right side of the engine (facing car),. Any thoughts? thanks

Hi, does anyone know the cost of replacing all fuel lines on a w202 c200 and where i could get them from apart from the dealers. Had an mot done and was told the fuel lines are corroded,few weeks later and i have a big fuel leak from the drivers side rear wheel area. Car is not driveable so...

Hi all went to france 6 weeks ago and as usual just enough fuel in car to fill up in Cite Europe carrefour station that was located on lower car park but now gone? Anyone been there recently and where has it moved to as travelling to spain in 2 weeks and would like to fill up there.Their...

Good morning all, I have a 1987 190 2.3 Cosworth currently sitting in a BOSCH service centre with a faulty fuel distributor. I need a new/refurbished one. Can anyone point me in the right direction Thankyou in advance Chris [email protected] or 07502-333315

As per title im after a fuel pump relay, I believe the part number is 0015453405. Cheers Shyam

Hi, apart from my local MB dealers, I have been told that someone on the forum sells the complete clear fuel lines kit, with o rings and copper washers for a W202 C250 TD. If so, could someone be kind enough to let me know. My car will only start if left facing downhill due to air entering the...