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can anyone tell me if putting in new oil reduces the actual amount of oil an old engine burns? i.e. does old sooty oil burn more through the rigns or valve stems or less than new oil? And is a straight SAE 40 better than a multigrade in a hot country, in terms of reducing oil burning in a...

As the title suggests I am wanting to replace the (standard - not self levelling) rear shocks on my C140 and I have a choice. I can get Bilstein (listed as OEM by the supplier) for £95 ish per side or go to Merc and pay £125 plus vat per side. I have checked WIS and unlike rear springs...

I regularly get 31.5 mpg (+- 0.5) from my c180 yr 2000 is S mode. Did a test on last tank full using W mode instead... 28 mpg :doh: This isn't very scientific as you need to do more than once but I've never seen it that low since I've had it. Just wondered what anyone else thought...

The weather has been cold, no very cold and its been harsh on our old R107’s. Mine is at 1972 350SL. I try to drive mine twice a week to keep things ticking over. But as of late I have noticed difficulty when pulling away after starting but after a few minutes of careful driving revving and the...