leak

I have a 2013 E220 that seems to have developed a slow coolant leak (requires around 0.5 litres every 1000 miles or so). I originally tried replacing the header tank cap as I thought it was leaking however the issue remains. I think I have located a leak visually and have attached pictures of...

Had coolant check light flash up, checked coolant and was just under half of tank. When engine warmed up and switched off and on the lift disappears. Anyway when cold I poured in some 100% Antifreeze (from MB) and then the light disappeared. What's worrying is this is the second time I've...

Mods - I originally mistakenly posted this to the Interior discussion forum. Feel free to delete it. Sorry Hi all, I've just bought into the Mercedes community with a fifteen year old W203 C180. It has around 130,000 miles on the clock and has been owned by myself for around a week. I...

Hi all, I've just bought into the Mercedes community with a fifteen year old W203 C180. It has around 130,000 miles on the clock and has been owned by myself for around a week. I bought this car to try and expand my mechanical experience beyond my current competency of simple things like...

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 all Drove 10mins to the beach this morning. Got there and noticed a little steam coming out from the front grille. Popped the bonnet, the front long narrow radiator seemed to be the source. Confused because I thought this was a gearbox cooling rad, should be full of atf which surely wouldn't...

Hi, Wasn’t sure whether to post this here or in the technical section. I have searched and didn’t come up with anything but happy to be directed to the right place if I’ve missed something. Late 2012 C63 just been in to main dealer for B service (45k miles). The video report shows that there’s...

Hello, This is my first post on this forum. I have owned my c220 for just over 2 years now. It has been a great car but a it's now having a few small issues. The main 1 being is that the oil cooler has started to leak. I was just wondering is this common fault and do they have an expected...

Hi there hoping someone can help with this! Occasionally when driving a very loud air leak noise appears from the brake pedal, and this noise disappears once I press the pedal and activate the brakes. Anyone know Why would this happen? And whether it is expensive to repair. Then takes feel...

Hi All So was looking under the car to see where the leak was coming from my exhaust and noticed flipping oil coming out the bell housing. It is not gear box oil but am 100% sure it is oil coming out the rear main seal. I have a camera that im going to stick in there to confirm 100%. The car...

Hi all I've had my c350e for just over a month and have just noticed a horrible brown stain has appeared running parallel with rear windscreen. I'm positive it wasn't there on delivery as I thrououghly checked the car. Has anybody heard of the roof leaking or heard of this before? Looks...

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...

I have an oil leak which has got progressively worse, small pools of oil on the road overnight. I have lifted the car and removed engine cover and cleaned up the sump but it looks like I have sump bolts missing please see pictures Can anyone confirm this is the case and would it mean a sump...

Hi I recently had a new rear SAM unit fitted due to water getting onto it. Eventually found it was from joins as shown in pics. The question is does anyone know how to stop these from the source? If I just seal these points inside then somewhere, perhaps a box section? could always be full of...

Hi All, Started the car today and let her run for around 10 minutes and I noticed a puddle of oil directly under the engine bay. I wasn't sure if it was coming from my car or whether it was from a car that parked in the bay before me so I moved to the bay opposite. Kept the engine ticking...

I am finally getting on track with my car and after curing a few issue i noticed a hissing sound coming from the dash :dk: Turned out it was coming from the headlight adjuster. Now i have had this dash apart a few times but so had somebody before me :eek: I have had those lines off and put...

Driving the 55 on Saturday I noticed handling was pretty shaky over any kind of bumps. got home and parked up but noticed a little oil patch near the rear drivers wheel, the little patch grew to a pool of oil in an hour. after getting underneath it was clear the rear drivers shock had...

E250 2.2 Cdi 2009 Anyone suffered a coolant leak from the oil cooler? Is this a difficult job to replace?

Just got my car back from service and was told there was a slight oil leak. My local mechanic who does my MOT told me the same thing 2 weeks ago so that isn't in question. Have been told its a seal on an engine oil pan. They say the cleaned it off and left the engine running and it didn't come...

Hello all just notice I have a slight water leak lower boot on my w164 is this a common issue on this vehicle ? Anyone who can help in regards to a remedy would be much appreciated Best regards dirk