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Sedans Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-300 2008
266 messages, Last post on Aug 18, 2009 at 8:25 AM
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Replying to: lewis3 (Nov 24, 2008 8:37 am) i also have a lexus suv 350 and use only regular..no problems |
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Replying to: lewis3 (Nov 24, 2008 8:37 am) When we went some years ago (from Florida) to North Carolina, we experimented first with regular (and when the tank was almost empty), we put midgrade. Then we filled up with premium. We didn't notice any difference. Again....WE didn't notice any difference but perhaps an expert driver would. We are old folks and never drive faster than the speed limit. Perhaps climbing a steep hill would make a difference. We climbed those too and didn't notice any difference..... it is true, we don't hear as good as we used to. Our service people never asked us about the gas we use so we think that their 'smart analyzer' at the service department could not tell the difference and the plugs and all the stuff works. .....by the way, our E was flawless for more than 4 years and the C had no mechanical problems ... except little comfort annoyances that have nothing to do with the operation of the engine. From time to time, people post this question in the forum and there are many people for and against .... and they have their own reasons. Mercedes exports cars all over the world. I wonder if all these foreign driver have access to premium or midgrade gas.
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Replying to: be325 (Nov 25, 2008 8:58 am) |
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Replying to: papadoc33 (Nov 22, 2008 6:06 pm) |
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Replying to: avatar1 (Sep 26, 2008 6:58 am) |
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Replying to: lewis3 (Nov 24, 2008 8:37 am) I have told nothing major will happen if you do not drive your car hard. The car is made somewhat fool proof. I don't know if this could affect your warranty if you still have it. If you do, it will automatically turn the timing on the engine down. You won't get full power. I wouldn't advise it. If you paid that much for a Mercedes, you might as well take the best care for it. Random things happen to me, especially with technology things so I won't take a chance on my new baby. |
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Replying to: carabel (Apr 02, 2008 7:34 pm) Were you ever able to circumvent the C300's DVD system?. Just purchased a 2009 C350 and would like to do the same. Any advice would be appreciated. |
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Replying to: lewis3 (Nov 24, 2008 8:37 am)
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Replying to: tunisjs (Dec 25, 2008 6:38 pm) |
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Our 2008 C300 Lux is 13 months old and has 5300 miles. I see a message about service ....and I believe ..it is time to put a new batch of synthetic oil and new filter. The fact is that the car has been running flawlesly all this time ... yes on regular gas since we bought it ...and I see no need to take time, spend money.. because I think is not necessary at this point. Synthetic oil in my car should last 10,000 miles according to the manual.... and I know people who change oil at 15,000 becouse that is how much they drive in 10 months. I am sure there 2 schools (1) change oil often (3k) as it is a good for the engine; (2) go by the milleage. Who came up with that magic number of changing every 12 months ..no matter how much you drive?
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