Omega
Active Member
Hi all,
Somehow, the oil filler cap came of my engine last week. Oil spilt all over the engine bay, including all over the front end, inc belts/pulley’s/frame etc.
The first I knew was a warning came up on the computer read-out, saying: “check oil level at next service”.
I stopped to check the oil level – it didn’t reach the dip-stick !
In my opinion, this is too low to leave until the next service. Is this readout the only thing we get ? Did Mercedes think that a warning light was so out dated ? Surely a warning before this level is needed.
I called my local MB outlet (Probus) for advice on cleaning the oil off the front end. I was concerned about slipping belts / degradation of rubber (compounds), plastic cabling etc etc & he kindly offered to wash it off. I took it over & he said that it was now clean & he’d put a new filler cap on.
When I checked it yesterday, it was obvious that the front end hadn’t been touched at all. The oil is still all over the place.
Which brings me to my quest:
Q1/ What ought I use to wash the oil off, that won’t effect the rubber (compound), cables, paint etc ?
MB mentioned muck-off (I think that’s what he said to me ?!#@). It seems to be a bicycle cleaner – tho’ it is made by Wurth.
It would suit my health, if there was a spray on product.
Q2/ I am also looking for a Waterless hand cleaner to keep in the car. Some years ago, I saw a chap with a tube of stuff (bit like toothpaste). He reckoned you just rub it in & it removes oil, dirt, grime etc, then just wipes it with a paper towel etc.
Any ideas please ?
cheers
Somehow, the oil filler cap came of my engine last week. Oil spilt all over the engine bay, including all over the front end, inc belts/pulley’s/frame etc.
The first I knew was a warning came up on the computer read-out, saying: “check oil level at next service”.
I stopped to check the oil level – it didn’t reach the dip-stick !
In my opinion, this is too low to leave until the next service. Is this readout the only thing we get ? Did Mercedes think that a warning light was so out dated ? Surely a warning before this level is needed.
I called my local MB outlet (Probus) for advice on cleaning the oil off the front end. I was concerned about slipping belts / degradation of rubber (compounds), plastic cabling etc etc & he kindly offered to wash it off. I took it over & he said that it was now clean & he’d put a new filler cap on.
When I checked it yesterday, it was obvious that the front end hadn’t been touched at all. The oil is still all over the place.
Which brings me to my quest:
Q1/ What ought I use to wash the oil off, that won’t effect the rubber (compound), cables, paint etc ?
MB mentioned muck-off (I think that’s what he said to me ?!#@). It seems to be a bicycle cleaner – tho’ it is made by Wurth.
It would suit my health, if there was a spray on product.
Q2/ I am also looking for a Waterless hand cleaner to keep in the car. Some years ago, I saw a chap with a tube of stuff (bit like toothpaste). He reckoned you just rub it in & it removes oil, dirt, grime etc, then just wipes it with a paper towel etc.
Any ideas please ?
cheers
