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What needs to be serviced when message says "A" Service is needs to be performedBradlwhite - 2006 Mercedes Benz S350 - Engine - 11/22/2012-
11/22/2012 JimmFirst, try the owners or maintenance manual with the vehicle. Next, try the on-line manual sources, such as; www.manualspace.com for the maintenance schedule.
Mercedes uses a Flexible Service System that takes into consideration your cars operating characteristics for service recommendations. They have gotten away from the 30, 60, 90,000 mile intervals. For the most part you'll just do lubrication services every 13,000 miles. For example, if you're coming up on a 39,000 mile service where they also recommend new fluid and filter in the transmission and new transfer case fluid. I recommend doing an oil and filter change in between each lubrication service. At 2 year/26,000 mile intervals they recommend a new cabin air filter. Engine air filter is recommended every 52,000 miles, fuel filter at 65,000 miles and spark plugs at 78,000 miles. Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years.
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How much should it cost me to have a throttle position sensor replaced on a 2001 mercedes 320 slk?harryniblock - 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320 - Engine - 11/21/2012
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11/21/2012 JimmTry the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com and www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts.
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I changed the battery now the alarm comes on when trying to start the car what is the proplemshirazarali - 1994 Mercedes Benz SL500 - Engine - 11/21/2012
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Electronic ignition system, crankshaft position sensor how many sensors are there?har2plzgp - 1991 Mercedes Benz 420SEL - Engine - 11/21/2012i have replaced my ignition coil and the control module unit and still the engine intermittently dies & after awhile it starts again. Someone mentioned about the crankshaft sensor that it would do that too until its totally broke it will not start. He also ... -
Scan car got code P1580 what dose that mean.ajcarr3 - 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 - Engine - 11/21/2012
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Need help with diagnosis to solve my leaking oil problemJJS - 1997 Mercedes Benz E320 - Engine - 11/21/2012Lost lots of oil last night on highway. Refilled and engine sounds clunky. Cut off after 5 miles of driving and lost more oil. Did notice unsettling noise from center vents before problem. Towed to home to avoid more damage -
Where is Over Voltage relay 1989 260E Mercedes?chirag gmail test - 1989 Mercedes Benz 260E - Engine - 11/20/2012 -
What is error code p0128?awd4 - 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 - Engine - 11/19/2012I searched a few sites and it names the thermostat, I checked my coolant but everything seems fine.-
11/19/2012 JimmP0128 - Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature). P0128 indicates the engine has not achieved the optimum temperature within the specified amount of time.
Possible Causes:
Low coolant level
Stuck open thermostat
Defective engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
Defective intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
Defective cooling fan
Defective cooling fan relay
Possible Solutions:
Top off coolant
Replace thermostat
Replace engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
Replace Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
Replace cooling fan
Replace cooling fan relay
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The car is not getting enough gas to turn over i think i need a new fuel filtergrigasmatthew - 1983 Mercedes Benz 380SEL - Engine - 11/19/2012
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11/19/2012 JimmReplace the fuel filter. You can also check the fuel flow from the tank to the engine through the fuel pump. Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts.
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The engine runs rough, coughs and burns gas. Replaced spark pugs and O2 sensors. Any advice? ThanksGabriel - 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 - Engine - 11/15/2012The engine runs rough, coughs and burns gas. Replaced spark pugs and O2 sensors. Any advice? Thanks -
How much would a used engine be for this auto engine ran hot has engine oil in antifreeze.stonie - 1991 Mercedes Benz 350SD - Engine - 11/14/2012
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11/14/2012 tjcashwellGo on ebay ...put in your car year make model...and search for the engine.....sometime there ...sometimes...not....but keep checking back weekly....
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Sometimes my ac cools sometimes it doesn't ,especially during hot weather what could be the problem?Itsdesmond - 2002 Mercedes Benz C240 - Engine - 11/14/2012I recently just had my compressor changed everything was fine for the first six months until recently-
11/14/2012 tjcashwellHad the same problem.....need to add air conditioning fluid to your system....Go to AutoZone and explain problem....they have the pressurized coolant fluid to add to your system...Comes in a can ....about $20....Can do it yourself.....or (I have a friend who is more mechanically inclined than I)...have a mechanic do it....not a big job...but a Cold world of difference !!....Hope this helps
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How do you remove the car battery?mdh992 - 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK320 - Engine - 11/13/2012The owner's manual says there is a retaining screw, but doesn't show where it is. The battery sits on a small plate, not much bigger than the battery itself. There are two nuts (not screws) at one end of the plate that appear to hold the plate to the frame. The ...
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No acceleration when the engine startmesaygd - 1982 Mercedes Benz 240D - Engine - 11/13/2012warning lamp Electronic Diesel Control (EDC)
