I have problems with my C-class
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I have problems with my C-class
Hi guys! My name is John and I am new here. Please help me clearing my worries on my C-class. I own a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 and I have encountered some problems with my car and some of them are caused by myself:
1) Sometimes when I start my car, the engine will deliver a loud "pop" sound. Unlike the normal starting sound which sound a lot longer, my starting sound is bizarre sometimes.
2) I recently feel that my car's steering is not very sharp. After the turn, it will usually have a bit of "space" or delay especially after I turn into a corner quickly and step on the gas pedal slightly harder. Is it have to be the tires on my car (My car is equipped with Pirelli P6 tires... and I heard that this type of tires are focused on the comfort segment rather than performance.)
3) Does turning the steering wheel to the "very end" hurt the car? I have made one stupid mistake to park my car and I turned the steering wheel really hard ONCE and I think it really hurts my car. Do you think my car is somewhat damaged?
4) Ok, another silly mistake caused by myself... I was parking at a parking lot and I accidentally bumped into a cement beam... My rear bumper is damaged slightly. But part of the left side of my real bumper has sticked out after the accident (Of course it is scratched). Will this hurt the exhaust pipe at the back and will it have any side-effect on my car?
Thanks for reading those questions and I appreciate your help!
1) Sometimes when I start my car, the engine will deliver a loud "pop" sound. Unlike the normal starting sound which sound a lot longer, my starting sound is bizarre sometimes.
2) I recently feel that my car's steering is not very sharp. After the turn, it will usually have a bit of "space" or delay especially after I turn into a corner quickly and step on the gas pedal slightly harder. Is it have to be the tires on my car (My car is equipped with Pirelli P6 tires... and I heard that this type of tires are focused on the comfort segment rather than performance.)
3) Does turning the steering wheel to the "very end" hurt the car? I have made one stupid mistake to park my car and I turned the steering wheel really hard ONCE and I think it really hurts my car. Do you think my car is somewhat damaged?
4) Ok, another silly mistake caused by myself... I was parking at a parking lot and I accidentally bumped into a cement beam... My rear bumper is damaged slightly. But part of the left side of my real bumper has sticked out after the accident (Of course it is scratched). Will this hurt the exhaust pipe at the back and will it have any side-effect on my car?
Thanks for reading those questions and I appreciate your help!
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Re: I have problems with my C-class
Originally posted by mbzC
Hi guys! My name is John and I am new here. Please help me clearing my worries on my C-class. I own a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 and I have encountered some problems with my car and some of them are caused by myself:
1) Sometimes when I start my car, the engine will deliver a loud "pop" sound. Unlike the normal starting sound which sound a lot longer, my starting sound is bizarre sometimes.
2) I recently feel that my car's steering is not very sharp. After the turn, it will usually have a bit of "space" or delay especially after I turn into a corner quickly and step on the gas pedal slightly harder. Is it have to be the tires on my car (My car is equipped with Pirelli P6 tires... and I heard that this type of tires are focused on the comfort segment rather than performance.)
3) Does turning the steering wheel to the "very end" hurt the car? I have made one stupid mistake to park my car and I turned the steering wheel really hard ONCE and I think it really hurts my car. Do you think my car is somewhat damaged?
4) Ok, another silly mistake caused by myself... I was parking at a parking lot and I accidentally bumped into a cement beam... My rear bumper is damaged slightly. But part of the left side of my real bumper has sticked out after the accident (Of course it is scratched). Will this hurt the exhaust pipe at the back and will it have any side-effect on my car?
Thanks for reading those questions and I appreciate your help!
Hi guys! My name is John and I am new here. Please help me clearing my worries on my C-class. I own a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 and I have encountered some problems with my car and some of them are caused by myself:
1) Sometimes when I start my car, the engine will deliver a loud "pop" sound. Unlike the normal starting sound which sound a lot longer, my starting sound is bizarre sometimes.
2) I recently feel that my car's steering is not very sharp. After the turn, it will usually have a bit of "space" or delay especially after I turn into a corner quickly and step on the gas pedal slightly harder. Is it have to be the tires on my car (My car is equipped with Pirelli P6 tires... and I heard that this type of tires are focused on the comfort segment rather than performance.)
3) Does turning the steering wheel to the "very end" hurt the car? I have made one stupid mistake to park my car and I turned the steering wheel really hard ONCE and I think it really hurts my car. Do you think my car is somewhat damaged?
4) Ok, another silly mistake caused by myself... I was parking at a parking lot and I accidentally bumped into a cement beam... My rear bumper is damaged slightly. But part of the left side of my real bumper has sticked out after the accident (Of course it is scratched). Will this hurt the exhaust pipe at the back and will it have any side-effect on my car?
Thanks for reading those questions and I appreciate your help!
I'll answer the only question I can.
3) Does turning the steering wheel to the "very end" hurt the car? I have made one stupid mistake to park my car and I turned the steering wheel really hard ONCE and I think it really hurts my car. Do you think my car is somewhat damaged?
No. That doesnt hurt your car. As a matter of fact that motion is used to recalibrate your BAS/ESP sensors when you disconnect your battery.
Cheers and good luck!
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Re: I have problems with my C-class
Originally posted by mbzC
2) I recently feel that my car's steering is not very sharp. After the turn, it will usually have a bit of "space" or delay especially after I turn into a corner quickly and step on the gas pedal slightly harder. Is it have to be the tires on my car (My car is equipped with Pirelli P6 tires... and I heard that this type of tires are focused on the comfort segment rather than performance.)
2) I recently feel that my car's steering is not very sharp. After the turn, it will usually have a bit of "space" or delay especially after I turn into a corner quickly and step on the gas pedal slightly harder. Is it have to be the tires on my car (My car is equipped with Pirelli P6 tires... and I heard that this type of tires are focused on the comfort segment rather than performance.)
