I use either of the two RedLine diesel treatments once a month. They make two diesel products and the people at RedLine assure me that even though the names...
I checked out a 1985 300SD today. Trere are 260k miles on the clock and the general condition is good. Power items like windows, seats etc work. the engine...
Thank you for your prompt reply. The dealer suggested that I contact the previous owner and has given me a tel#. He also mentioned that the glow plug relay was...
a friend has a mercedes that she parks in her driveway in Raleigh NC. beside the drive is a shrub that has a pair of cardinals in it. well the male repeatedly...
For a long time now, I have gone to a quickie-lube joint to have my oil changed. Not because I like them, just because of the hassle of getting rid of the old...
Have her take a video of it and send it into Americas funniest videos who knows she might win enough to pay for mirror. Of course bird will probably go after...
OK so the heating fan on our 300sd just stopped working. We can feel that the heater is working, but it is not blowing the hot air into the car. There is also...
A good friend of mine had a brand new Honda, 3000 miles. They always took it to the dealer so the warranty wouldnt be questioned. Well on the 3000 mile oil...
If you already know that one thing is not working right, then I would definitely get the inspection done. The relay isn't that expensive to fix yourself, but...
hey there, i would like to cary bikes inside an MB-wagon, inparticular one of the ones with the 5cy turbos. a bike will need something like 35x65 inches to...
Well its been in the teens and snowing for the past few days. We dont get a whole lot of snow where I live but this winter was different. We are in the process...
Folks, I just bought '86 300SDL with a 217km, what a sweet car, and very different from my ’87 300D. Now a couple of questions: - Previous owner installed a...
I'm with Jeff and Max on the oil change business. You've got to remember that the fellows who are working at those places have a generic knowledge of cars at...
Watch out for those plastic jugs. Many of them these days (milk jugs in particular) are made to be bio-degradeable. I had one heck of a mess to clean up when...
hey fellow auto toyota tech here. you know all your parts stores where you live have tanks in the back for used oil. actually also, it is a law that you can...
Hi, Does any one have experience with the "vacuum" things used to suck the oil out the dipstick? If so, which one seems to be best? On my 86 300 sdl, I have to...
Hi all, Need to drain all coolant, including coolant in engine. My manual shows a block drain plug, but doesn't say where it is (Picure is rather poor). Can...
... I have two ways to get rid of my used oil. I can take my used oil to the car parts store where I buy the new oil. They get rid of it for me. Or I can take...
The older transmission flush thing seems to mainly apply mainly to 80s and 90s american cars/trucks. I had a concern about fluids and filters with my car and...
David, I have a 83 300SD too! Anyway I have not drained the coolant yet in my car but helped my sister with her 300D (617 non-turbo). As far as I know the...
Let me put my professional opinion in here, I have 45 years experience as a Diesel and Auto Tech including 25 years as a GM trained instructor. NOT a Mercedes...
Go for it, but is there a comprehensive repair history ?.. What does you Mercedes mechanic say??; $100 for a detailed inspection is worth it. 240k reflects...
Hi all : I'm new to this list ... just considering buying a 79 300D wagon. Can anyone tell me if that model has room to carry a 4' by 8' sheet of plywood flat...
Someone recently suggested I try using starter fluid instead of the block heater on my '75 240D. I bought the fluid, but the can warns that it may cause damage...
