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Will it help my engine if I add redex to the petrol tank

Got my 2009 R171 SLK 280 automatic in July and love it except for two things. Firstly the steering wheel is too big. Anyone know if this can be changed for a chunkier, smaller diameter wheel (without paddles)? Secondly my car has the cupholders which are not practical. Can they be removed and...

Currently trying to source a MY2012-2015 SLK for partner and have noticed two different styles of seats. Some have smooth leather and some have a ribbed leather finish. Any idea what the difference is?

Hello all, need a front bumper for a 2004 SL350 sport, bumper needs to have holes for parking sensor and the Xenon washer. Colour not important as I'll be getting it resprayed. Thanks.

Hi all, As above, looking at an SLK250 for a family member The one in question is a 2012, 26.6k mile example SLK250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AMG Sport 7G-Tronic Plus Questions (if someone may know the answer, haven't got round to visiting the dealer yet): - Do they have sat nav, heated...

Bit of help please-Can anyone tell me if the the 320 6 speed manual is the same as as the 230 etc gearbox? Or what variants from other MB's or the Crossfire are interchangeable? Tried the search function but it no results

Getting a kind of whooshing/breathing sound when ventilation fan is on - disappears when fan turned off. No difference in volume when fan going faster. If any help, the aircon needs recharging as not very cold Any ideas for likely culprit? Thanks

Hi guys, just purchased a 14 plate SLK55 AMG and already loving it..! Previously had a CL600 a couple of years ago and decided I wanted a bit of a toy to play with again . Its white with black alloys . I will get some photos up later after I got my daughter to do a load of pics for me yesterday...

Hi all does anybody know the gearbox oil and filter change procedure with pics if possible for a 60 plate slk 1.8 kompressor? also how often this needs to be done? Many Thanks Charlie

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

For sale - our 39,385 miles, 2009, 305hp SLK 350 R171 Metallic Tansanite blue with natural tan nappa leather, 2 former keepers, and pretty much top spec: Option Codes - Equipment description GA - Automatic Transmission U22 - Adjustable Lumbar Support (4-way) 213 - Direct-steer system...

The surface on the glovebox/dash etc. seems to be some kind of textured material so if I use normal cloths it leaves "bits" behind. What do other people use?

it is in limp mode and we tried everything accept ecu n compressor being 64k miles should not be compressor or any ideas to fix it too good to break with new mot help plsss dark blue metallic colour too it advertsed for sale as is for £1250

Eventually found this in passenger footwell (no cigarette lighter) and discovered that it does not work - due in no small part to not being connected and in bits! LOL So, anybody know the part number for a new socket please? Doubtless, MB charge an arm and a leg so is there an OEM part I...

very good condition apart scratch on bumper driver side no cracks repairable. usual rust on front wings above bumper being dark does not show working roof going on limp mode when hot we swapped everything from clk 230 nothing seems to show what is wrong could be ecu or compressor...

Going to take a look at a 2005 R171 shortly - what are the main things to look for please? I have the VIN - if I recall the MB service history can be interrogated using it. Anybody have the relevant link please?

Hi all - long time no post! SuzyCute quite fancies an SLK (appropriate I should be posting today as it is 9 years since I met her at the infamous Torquay GTG in 2007! Who remembers Maff's growly Aston, the luxurious Anchorage Hotel and cars smelling vaguely like a chip shop!) Is there a...

Hi all, am trying to get the noise out of my car that I know is in there. Was trying to tinker with the rear box butterflys but have given up on that so want to decat the front section (should have been doing this from the start). I dont want to use the existing pipes encase I want to put it...

Just wondering if anyone has experienced a case of the central locking unlocking all the car but then only locking the passenger door, leaving the drivers door and boot unlocked. I'm thinking weak vacuum pump or air leak?

As per title, for R170 320. All designs considered, with or without tyres. No silly prices please, I'm a noob, not a cabbage.