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Had a look at the diff the other day and it's looking a bit damp, so thought it's time to change the oil. Does anyone know the capacity and oil spec? I think it's EP 80w90 but just want to confirm. Also, the bonnet won't stay up, and I can hear the spring mechanism clanking around on...

Double post. Please delete this one, mods.

just picked up my w124 E320, 217 mile trip home was almost flawless. not bad for a 20 year old car. i have a couple of questions regarding the automatic gearbox. 1. the vendor said it was a 5 speed auto but it feels like a 4 speed, and the engine RPM seem high at motorway speeds. 80MPH at about...

Hey All. Just a quicky. If I was to have the IPE exhaust system fitted, would this void my warranty with Mercedes? Also when the valves are closed Is the noise about the same volume as the stock C63 exhausts? Also when the valves are closed, is the noise a similar style noise as the...

Hi guys I've put a deposit down on a C63, is there anything I should be checking or questions I should be asking out of the normal with this type of car??

SBC - how long would this be expected to last before it dies? Are newer replacements any better? Estate sunroof - was the panoramic roof an option or just a "standard" sunroof. VIN decoder - is there a good one online? thanks David

Hello :-) Just purchased a 2011 E250 coupe complete with lots of options including P35 light package. I noticed on the small screen on the binacle that it displayed a picture of the car with surround view highlighted. I was able to select this option on or off. Now I assumed this might be...

First post (and first Mercedes!), apologies for the essay below, please be gentle ;) 2 months ago I purchased from auction, a S204 C350 CDI BlueEfficiency AMG Sport Plus Estate and so far, I love it - quite a step up from my previous car, a Skoda Fabia! Date of first registration is...

Hi all, new to the forum :) In the not too distant future, I'm planning on getting the prior design black series body kit for my 52 reg CLK500 (W209), I've seen a really good post, one installed from start to finish but a question or two remains, what's an average price for a body shop to get...

Anyone know how to bring up the info on my NTG4 comand to find out what firmware its running?, also any info on purchasing and programming a key would be useful many thanks

Currently got a c200 amg on demo - some questions if I may Got a c200 amg trim auto on demo at the moment from Thursday to Monday. Got a few questions.. Radio, can I select fm only as a lot of the dab ones it's showing have no signal in the valley. Not that I want to... But how do you...

Hi, Took delivery of new E300 Hybrid last week. Very nice car, but I do have a few questions as one or two features seem to be different from those described in the manual, which I assume is aimed at "standard" E class rather than the hybrid. 1. Do you know how I can display outside temp? It...

So my curiousness continues in my new Merc E220. Have a few questions that has come up in my short ownership of this toy and hope someone can help - 1. Is there a way to change the Radio Wavelengths from FM -> AM -> LW without having to reach to Radio button on the panel (which could be...

As a newbie I have some simple questions about my 1998 SL320 V6, so I'm sure you'll be able to help..... 1 is this model fitted with a code reader socket and if so where is it? 2 what tool is needed to remove the spark plugs? The hole looks very small compared with my memory of plug...

Hi, first post and still a Merc virgin...... Looking at replacing my wife's 2014 A6 s-line Ultra Avant next year with a CLS Shootingbreak and wanted a bit of a steer: 1: is the 220 too underpowered? 350 the only way to go? 2: I'm leasing it so cannot really load on many options, but are...

Hi guys as I said I'm completely in the dark as far as mercs concerned .never owned one always wanted one but never got round to getting one lolol Well a nice c220 cdi has come up and I must say I am very interested It's on a 2005 with 68k for what I see as a reasonable price So here...

Hi guys, im new round here and just brought a 2012 C Class 1.8. Just getting used to everything now that ive had it a week. First question is about the ECO. On the instrument cluster sometimes the Eco is in a green colour and sometimes its in a yellow colour. Whats the difference between the...

Hi, I am really grateful for the help on my previous question. I have couple more: 1. Is there anyone with a 2005 CLK Comand user manual I could have a copy of or buy? 2. Does Comand have bluetooth set up already installed, if so how do you access it?(probably related to question 1.) Best...

So I have figured out most of my C270, however as I have the incorrect books (I have a pristine set for the 2004+); I have a couple of questions: What does the 'EC Rest' button do on the heater controls? Can someone give me a rundown of the Lighting options on the computer settings...

Totally new to the world of mercedes and just bought a 1984 W123 240TD estate, with the 2.4 diesel engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. Question i have to ask after already doing a little searching is, is it possible to swap this (easily) into a auto petrol car? Not unfamiliar with engine...