jaeski33

How do I change the fuel filter on my C280? Where is it located?

phyberlink

Anyone ?

jaeski33

I located the fuel filter underneath the rear passenger side fuel tank area.

phyberlink

Ok cool thanks, wht did you use to lift the car, cause I have a jack new from Sears, would one side be ok to raise it? also did you replace any clamps? or just the fuel filter? any surprises? I appreciate any help you can give. Thanks in advance.

jaeski33

No surprises, just a couple clamps. I used the Mercedes Jack on one side and place the spare underneath for safety. It is an easy job. You can choose to replace the two hoses if they are dry rotted. Mine were fine. Have you done any previous work on your C280?

phyberlink

Yes I did, I changed the oil and oil filter, I also replaced the MAF I replaced the Cabin Filter and the Engine Air Filter, I also purchased an OBD II and I can read if I have a "Check Engine" light on. I replaced the Power Antenna. Thanks to this Forum, I ask , then I implement. I also cleaned the throttle Body with BG. Now I am looking forward to replace the Gas Filter.

jaeski33

I just purchased the MAF as well today:-) Where is the Engine air filter?? I replaced the cabin air filter.

phyberlink

Here it is

phyberlink

I did not experienced any gas mileage improvements after replacing the MAF, I purchased the MAF from Autohausaz a genuine BOSCH 0280217500
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...Fcbc4AodFB8Chg

jaeski33

Try FCP for parts too. How Is ur A/C??

phyberlink

Funny you ask about the A/C
Last summer I had a leak as a result of hot air, so I went to a local shop, and they found a schrader valve leaking, it was replaced plus filled with freon, and I was happy for the rest of the 2010 summer. This year I turned it on 6 weeks ago for the first time and it was cold, I used it for 3 weeks, and hot air again, I took it to a different shop and they put 3 things, FREON, OIL, and DYE, they drove it full blast for 30 minutes and could NOT pin point "any" leak. So no repairs were done, and so they told me to drive it for a week and take it back. Well the air is very cold, why should I take it back? I am happy right now.

phyberlink

I live and work 4 miles apart, and I use this car for work, rarely find myself on a highway, & so my mileage is 20 MPG, I use newer cars for trips and Vac.

jaeski33

Hmmm, I had tbe same issue last year. I was told it was the evaporator core. I want to test it again because they couldn't find a leak before so they assumed it must be under the dash. (Evaporator Core) I wish there was a way of testing it without going under the dash.

phyberlink

View the PDF

jaeski33

Hey friend, on your OBD II device, where did you get the software for your vehicle? A buddy of mine has one but it doesn't have the foreign vehicle software.

jaeski33

Hey buddy, where did you get the software for your OBD II on European vehicles? I have one now but its all domestic.

phyberlink

I purchased mine from e-Bay Item Number 280671964059
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...sQ26Q5ffviQ3d1

It does anything and everything, I did not have to download anything, it is ready for domestic asian and european cars right out of the box.