Long shot.
Not long after I had my 1994 G 300 petrol, it was dripping oil on my drive.
A new head gasket was fitted and the dripping abated. A bit.
However. 12 months later.
It still deposits oil drips. Not a lot but enough to annoy.
It has 5w 40 oil in it - as per modern MB...
Got the 55 booked in for a biggy in the next few weeks as she's reached 100k.
Runs fine at the moment but going in for :
Full service inc plugs/all filters change.
Replacing both rocker cover gaskets due to a bit of weeping.
Gearbox Oil Change
Diff oil change
TC inspection
Brake Inspection (...
Hi all
Just had e270 serviced and they've stuck 5/30 low ash Mobil oil in
Looking at service book it has always had 0/40 in
Is there much difference to way it effects engine?
Also since service annoying whining noise coming from engine/ gearbox at certain revs and only at certain times...
Some of you may recall i started a thread asking how many miles you guys were getting from your tank. The question was aimed at those with the 220cdi engine variant.
Although i was happy to see what others were getting with larger/smaller & Petrol/Diesel engines.
A comparative study of...
Been posted up a number of times that people with newer summer tyres are doing OK, how some people here chop tyes at 3/4mm remaining tread depth and how winter tyres start giving up being fully effective at 4mm.
At work yesterday I had an exchange of views with someone who was moaning that...
Greetings! I'm popping by Costco this afternoon, and just realised I can't remember what viscosity I need in a W202, 1.8lt petrol engine. I seem to remember 0W/40 on Mobil 1 - but can someone confirm this?
Thanks in advance, you'll save me a trip home to look at the paperwork!
Michele
Alas, my trusty '96 C180 met an unfortunate end last night and I am now searching for a replacement. I am thinking early W203 estate, and I believe the top "bells and whistles" level is Elegance. Please put me right if it isn't. The biggest decision is whether to go for a petrol (180) or Diesel...
This is a bit of a rant - I've had a bad morning so far! : :crazy:
I seem to remember when I was taught to drive (many years ago) the adage "Mirror - Signal - Manouvre" was intilled into me both by my instructor and the public information films .
Today many drivers still obey the MSM...