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After some advice about changing my plugs. Where is the best place to buy them? do you spend £4.20 per plug from Eurocarparts (bosch) or £10 a plug from MB for there plugs? or is there a better option :) Danny

I've just changed the spark plugs on my 96 E280T (along with some other work), which was "serviced" just before I bought it late last year. The problem I had was after running on a journey for an hour or so, the engine would slightly misfire at higher revs when overtaking, with the odd...

Hi I'm a newbie here having recently bought an E280 W124 Estate and having a bit of a prob with the car only running on 4 cyls. Only started happening after I changed spark plugs during servicing - plugs are correct and all good - I can only think I've disturbed something during changing plugs...

Decided yesterday to change spark plugs on my 1998 CLK 320 started on the near side removed washer bottle etc for access, I have so far removed 2 of the coils and leads and can see no problem problems in removing the plugs, however I am having great difficulty in finding a way to remove the last...

I see a few posts asking how to do this job and the std answer is always to pay someone else to change them as its very hard etc etc Well its not hard just a tad fiddly:D and that only applies to the rear plug each side. The trick to remember is to use a 17mm spanner as a lever to get the...

What's best / recommended / prefered etc for a 2000 240 Sport ? Is it a simple plug and play job, or do I need to take apart most of the engine to get to them ?

Hi All, I have just bought some genuine MB plugs for C180K coupe, Do these plugs need to be gapped before fitting? If so what is the gap? regards springer:)

hi all, am looking to diy change my spark plugs in the next week or so..... have heard about a tool that makes removal more easy..... anyone know who sells these in the uk?

Hi, I am new to this forum and so far very impressed. My question is does anyone have any info on how to remove spark plugs on W169 A class 150? Only just seen where they are today when changing oil and filter on my wifes car, looks a nightmare trying to get access!!!! any help appreciated...

I have a w210 with a 280 V6 motor. It is misfiring at high revs and stumbling a bit when cold. I want to check the plugs but need a bit of genius assistance to help me remove them (easily!). The plug caps seem almost impossible to pull of and I am scared of snapping a plug. Many thanks David...

Morning All. I want to change the spark plugs on my C240 2.6, all 12 of them apparently... When I do a search on Euro Car parts etc my engine size is not an option?? What is my engine number and can I assume the plugs will be the same as the 2.4?? Haynes do not do a manual for this model, is...

Can someone instruct me on how to change the spark plugs on my 1996 c180.:bannana:

Does anyone have a link to a guide to changing Spark Plugs on a 98' CLK 320? Need to book my car in for a service and the garage want an extra £200 to do the spark plugs, just wondered how difficult this would be to change my self?!? Car was last changed at 55,000 and now sits on 115,000...

Does anybody have access to dealer repair times - I have a problem with the local dealer charging me 3.7 hours for replacing my spark plugs (which were due a change) when they already had the ignition coil modules off as part of a diagnosis protocol (for a misfire) that was under warranty. I...

Just booked in for a B service at 92,000 miles. The computer came up with extras in the form of air and fuel filters and spark plugs. Brake fluid had been done by MB dealer at last service. On checking my Service Book I see that the spark plugs were last done at 58,000 miles in 2006. What are...

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Hello! On my C180 appears a little oil on one spark plug. Why?

I have a CLK320 (MY2000 208 cab). I have bought Bosch platinum plugs ( FR8DPP33) which say on the packet that they are gapped to 1mm. In fact, the gap is somewhat larger (about 1.2mm, but varies a bit). Can someone tell me what the correct gap for this engine is? Thanks a lot, Russell

Hello All, I have MERCEDES-BENZ , C180 (M111) 2000. I did a search on google to find out which engine oil will be best for my car. One of the website suggested MAGNATEC 10W-40 A3/B3 . What would you advise...and how many litres do I need ...:) I would like to change spark plugs as...

My CLK is coming up for a service B when it will reach nearly 70k on the clock. Looking through the service book (all main dealer) its never had its plugs changed. A local Merc specialist (Bmerc in Barnet) want £600 for a full service incl plugs and so does another specialist in Ware...