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Reset maintenance check up "F"Peter - 2005 Mercedes Benz E500 - Preventive Maintenance - 1/3/2013Reset code in display -
How to care for the panoramic roof?Bobby Williams - 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/29/2012It rattles over bumps! -
Where is the fuse box located? and how do i open the engine compartment?robert_cooper_guitar - 1993 Mercedes Benz 300CE - Preventive Maintenance - 12/29/2012 -
I have a 1984 Mercedes Benz. How often does the primary and secondary fuel filters need to be replace?mercedez 1984 - 1984 Mercedes Benz 300SD - Preventive Maintenance - 12/26/2012I have been losing power when accelerating and I think it is possible my fuel filer-
12/26/2012 JimmThe fuel filters should be replaced at every 30k miles. Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (RockAuto) list the primary fuel filter for $0.62 and the secondary filter for around $6.00 for your vehicle.
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What does service B entail?Dr Tayo Ogunbadejo - 2010 Mercedes Benz ML350 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/26/2012Regular maintenance service in Mercedes benz ml350-
12/26/2012 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 do I change a neutral safety switch in a Mercedes Benz 300cet stanton - 1988 Mercedes Benz 300CE - Preventive Maintenance - 12/20/2012How do I replace a neutral safety switch for a 1988 Mercedes Benz 300ce. -
ORDERED AND RECEIVED PART# ST10843, BUT IT FITS LOOSE AND ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. SHOULDN'T THE CAP FIT SNUG AND TIGHT?LLRNZJONES - 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/18/2012 -
Where can I find information on what the Service A and Service B maintenance codes mean?dinojay52 - 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/17/2012I'm getting an error indicating I need A5 maintenance within the next 25 days but I'm not sure what it means. Is it something I can just clear and not worry about or do I need to take it to the Mercedes dealer where I may be charged for some unnecessary maintenance!!!-
12/17/2012 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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I want to add a remote starter - best /cheapest /easy to install. Any recommendations? I want to add phone serviceDr. Estelle - 2005 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG - Preventive Maintenance - 12/15/2012I want to add satillite radio-
12/15/2012 JimmTry this website for the remote starter information and comparisons; www.dmv.org/how-to-guides/remote.php
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Coolant check light came on- whyDr. Estelle - 2005 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG - Preventive Maintenance - 12/15/2012Car is at MB of Manhattan-
12/15/2012 JimmSeveral possibilities; low coolant level (refill with correct mixture of 50/50% water and anti-freeze), coolant level sensor is faulty (replace the sensor), or the vehicle was parked on an incline to cause the sensor to light.
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Where is the mass airflow sensor in the engine compartment?aknewton - 2002 Mercedes Benz S600 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/13/2012 -
What does the srs light meanslacresia.greeson - 2002 Mercedes Benz C320 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/7/2012can it drain the car battery if the car sits for a day -
What does the srs light meanslacresia.greeson - 2002 Mercedes Benz C320 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/7/2012the sos indicator went off and now the srs light is flashing on the monitor. If the car sits up for a day something is draining the battery but the battery is new. everything has been checked , the tech suggested that it may be the motor under the drivers seat and ...-
12/7/2012 s.saephan01These vehicles are known to have problems with seat control modules. You will need to replace both sides of the seat modules, this is the main thing that is draining your battery.
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Hazards lights comes on automacaly n locks n unlocks door while driving.patelreshma121 - 1989 Mercedes Benz 300SE - Preventive Maintenance - 12/5/2012 -
I want to buy a E350 rear wheel drive 2007.What should I make sure of recalls and with 70,000 miles what is the next bigjcg24 - 2007 Mercedes Benz E350 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/3/2012service due. How do I know the recalls have been done on the car