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lads, im going to fill up tonight, is there a difference if i use high octaine as opposed to my normal? i have a miniscule 220 :doh: lol

Recently my engine has been running quite warm nearly 90 C in the cold weather (Zero to 2 C) and now its a bit warmer (5 to 10 c) its running cooler - just over 80 c and I mean just over and doesn't budge I assume anywhere just over 80 c is perfect???? Over 90 c is not so good? Ok or am I...

Hello Looking at getting some new tyres for some alloys I have aquired. These will be for a S211. I do approx 4K miles a year, Now I've had a quick look and Fulda Falken Vredestine Toyo ^ these seem to be 'branded ok' makes... Then I looked at these (and we put these on the front...

There doesn't appear to be a pre filter in the fuel system of my S124 300td. Is this normal, or have I missed it? SHould I fit one? Ta

Is it normal being a 34 year guy and feeling like Christmas is never gonna come. I am eagerly awaiting for the 23rd of September to arrive when I get to go to Germany and collect my new E350 Sport coupe with the new 19" wheel option and all the toys. I am a little upset with myself as I...

Hi all, I recently decided to rock the car using the roof bars and to my surprise I hear the suspension making a screeching noise. Does anyone know what this could be? It is more pronounced at the back and I get more noise from the rear OF/S, not so much noise at the front although I think...

Is it normal for a engine bay to be so dirty after 29k miles ? 2005 Mercedes-Benz C C180K AVANTGARDE SE 5DR AUTO KN55XRX | Buy Mercedes-Benz C | Buy Mercedes-Benz cars

After checking the oil via the onboard computer earlierit said add 1 litre,checked manually & was towarrds the minimum mark so added 1 liter,before adding the oil the next service showed due in 6,200 but on checking after adding the oil it said service due in 7,200,is that correct?:dk:

Hi..have just bought a 2009 C220 CDi to replace a 1999 C200 Petrol. Driven it for a few weeks now and its lovely. However, I've noticed the Water temperature sits at a rock solid 90DegC.. in traffic or on motorway. My old C200 sat a rock solid 80DegC. Is the 90 DegC 'normal' for the C220CDi...

Hi, When the car (W208 CLK 230K) is initially started, and when driving slowly when the car is cold, there is an odd sound from the engine. Not sure if it is normal. The sound is hard to explain, it's not really a rattle. I'm hoping it's normal and someone can describe it better than me...

Just took my CLK for MOT at a back street garage and waited while it was carried out. Sat in a waiting room and I heard the roar of the engine being held at 4-5k rpm. After a few mins I got up to take a look at what was going on and saw the guy wander off to speak to another customer. It was...

As soon as the car is remotely unlocked in the morning I hear a pump of some type spring in to action (before the car is started). Also at various stages during journeys ? Regards Veggie

Hi all yesterday I had a break down in my 230e problem was the fuel relay which I forgot to replace with the OVP which I remembered!!! anyway the problem im having now is when car is running it doesnt want to change up early or until i let go of accel for a few seconds but soon as i put my foot...

After parking my clk320 w208 on the drive this morning i noticed a noise coming from under the car(sounded like water hitting hot metal),on closer inspection i could see a small pool of water on the drive which was dripping from under the car(about level with the back of the front tyres & more...

I left the CL (W215, 55AMG) for 18 days in Aberdeen, came back and it was dropped on its front 2 wheels, red warning message on the dash. Jumped in, started the car, pressed the raise button, raised it which cleared the message, lowered it to normal, drove home. I took in into MB Hamilton. MB...

What are the pros and cons of using Nappa leather for car interiors? Does Nappa leather wear more quickly? Does it look 'tired' sooner? Is it nicer to sit on Nappa covered seats? 'Normal' MB leather (not Artico) is PU coated. Is Nappa?

On the way back from london, was in a good mood as i had just met up with some friends and i was on my way back to meet my girlfriend... was driving quite 'enthusiastically' lets say, and i noticed i was being tailed by the previous shape golf. We get to the lights and i thought "Ok i'm going to...

I can cruise around in my E220 CDI all day without any noticeable exhaust smoke. I don't even see any when the engine is cold-started. :) Very occasionally, I will put my foot down and then I can see a diesel smoke cloud in my rear view mirror. However, if I repeat the manoeuvre then there is...

Hi guys, Right i've had my 202 for over a year now and all in all i'm extremely impressed about the condition of its bodywork compared to my old car. I carried out a really thorough check all round the car today, and i've spotted a few things; 1. Battery tray had an acid spill a while back...

Hello Everyone I have a question regarding the engine temp on my SClass, I am not sure whether its a problem or not. My run to work is around 25 miles most of it on the motorway. The engine temperature seems to hover between 80 and 95 degrees during this journey. It seems to rise slightly when...