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#1007 of 1094 Re: electric problem on my 2002 E320 [mynextcar] by microrepair Jan 28, 2008 (7:06 pm)
Replying to: mynextcar (Jan 13, 2008 6:05 am) On my 2001 E320, I've experienced the warning lights for ESP, ABS, etc. 4-5 times around the 80-90K mile mark. They would come on while driving and would usually not be on the next time I started the car up. Some kind of a random gremlin. Hasn't happened in a year or so now and I've now got 104K on it. I'm starting to research my next car and it won't be a MB. Maybe an Asian brand..
#1008 of 1094 Re: electric problem on my 2002 E320 [mynextcar] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 29, 2008 (7:39 am)
Replying to: mynextcar (Jan 13, 2008 6:05 am) Could be that your ABS sensors at the wheels are grunged up or have a rust film on them. Not sure on your car but on most cars they require a bit of digging and disassembly to get them off to clean them. I don't think this is related to the brake light however.
#1009 of 1094 oil changes by wingman9 Feb 06, 2008 (3:28 pm)
I,ve just purchased a "92" 300E which seems to be in excellent shape.I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible. Is there anyone out there who knows why an oil change is so expensive. What should a do-it-yourselfer know? Are there more than one drain plug as in the Porsche? I'd appreciate any help here. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 06, 2008 3:54 pm) rockypaul (Feb 07, 2008 6:17 am) jodar96 (Feb 07, 2008 8:09 am) pfenton (Feb 07, 2008 10:16 am)
#1010 of 1094 Re: oil changes [wingman9] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 06, 2008 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: wingman9 (Feb 06, 2008 3:28 pm) use this link and scroll down to the "General" topics:   http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/DoItYourSelf
#1011 of 1094 Re: oil changes [wingman9] by rockypaul Feb 07, 2008 (6:17 am)
Replying to: wingman9 (Feb 06, 2008 3:28 pm) I've had many M-B"s and have always used the dealer for service I use an oil change interval at one-half the recommended mileage (about 5k to 6kmi). Call me old school.   They use only Mobil One full synthetic and usually a special 0W-40 or 5W-30.   These engines have a capacity of 9 quarts (approx) and at $5/qt. that's $45 for oil. The M-B filter is another $10 plus about $5 in o-rings and seals. The rest is labor for a total of $95 plus tax.   Hope this helps.
#1012 of 1094 Re: oil changes [wingman9] by jodar96 Feb 07, 2008 (8:09 am)
Replying to: wingman9 (Feb 06, 2008 3:28 pm) I don't know how much oil the in-line 6 engine held back in 92. But the V-6 3.2 and V-8 4.3 hold about 8.5 quarts. Mercedes switched to Synthetic in a panic in 2001-2002 because the regular oil was not able to go to 10-15K that FSS was saying was the time to change the oil. The oil change in E-class is very easy. I even made a cut out in underbody plastic cover so I don't have to remove it every time I change the oil.   I still don't think synthetic oil is neccesary. To protect MB's 10-12K oil change interval claim, synthetic oil is required.   For your 92, I would go with Castrol or Mobile 5000 oil at $2.20-$2.50 a quart, and regular paper (not pleaded fiber) element oil filter at about $6. If you change your oil at 5Kmiles / 6months interval, you do not need Synthetic oil.   I much rather go with cheaper oil and shorter change interval than expensive oil and longer interval. Condensation and contaminants are not good to hang around in the oil, no matter how good the oil is.   People forget that MB sells cars all over the world. In third world countries, they don't have( or can affiord) synthetic oil. These expensive oils are for people in countries that can afford it.   Joe
#1013 of 1094 Re: oil changes [wingman9] by pfenton Feb 07, 2008 (10:16 am)
Replying to: wingman9 (Feb 06, 2008 3:28 pm) I own a "93" MB SL 500 and my wife's car is a "98" MB ML-320. For years, I have gotten all oil changes (and filters) at "Grease Monkey" service centers. They offer professional, quick and efficient oil changes and lube jobs and are now located in 28 states, Canada and even Mexico. I have never had a problem with this service. Obviously, I only use MB dealerships for any major repairs. The cost average is between $50-$70 only (depends on filter changes) as the labor cost is included in this service. Good luck!
#1014 of 1094 putting on new struts by sean28 Feb 13, 2008 (2:18 pm)
Can anyone tell me if I put on new struts on my 91" 300E, is it mandatory to do an alignment at the same time? Anyone know? Thanks guys and/or girls.. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 13, 2008 3:06 pm) sean28 (Feb 14, 2008 10:31 am)
#1015 of 1094 Re: putting on new struts [sean28] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 13, 2008 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: sean28 (Feb 13, 2008 2:18 pm) Not "mandatory" but advisable. If perchance during strut installation you knock the toe-in or toe-out around a bit, you could chew up a set of tires very quickly. I'd at least check the alignment if you haven't done so in a while. Here in California, a 4-wheel alignment done at a top notch shop is $105. Replies to this message: sean28 (Feb 14, 2008 10:31 am)
#1016 of 1094 Re: putting on new struts [Mr_Shiftright] by sean28 Feb 14, 2008 (10:31 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 13, 2008 3:06 pm) THANKS! I appreciate you taking the time to pass that advice on to me!! Thank you!

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