should I be worried? (tranny related)
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should I be worried? (tranny related)
Normally when you let go of gas to go in reverse or forward at low speeds(in a parking lot for example), our cars have enough torque to move the car forward at a good speed.
Compared to a c280 or c230 its a lot stronger pull but lately my car has been a little different. It still pulls consistantly but it seems noticeable weaker and it feels like its not as immediate. There are no jerks or anything but im a little worried because I know this is a potential start of tranny issues.
I had my transmission serviced when I did my engine swap a few months ago and it all looked fine in there.
Am I freaking out over nothing or should I do something.....and what?
Compared to a c280 or c230 its a lot stronger pull but lately my car has been a little different. It still pulls consistantly but it seems noticeable weaker and it feels like its not as immediate. There are no jerks or anything but im a little worried because I know this is a potential start of tranny issues.
I had my transmission serviced when I did my engine swap a few months ago and it all looked fine in there.
Am I freaking out over nothing or should I do something.....and what?
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That has nothing, ZERO to do with a transmission issue or start of transmission issue or anything related to transmission.
You can change your idle speed with a Mercedes tester, this is what will have a large effect on the condition you speak of. If you raise idle all the way you'll find you have to push the brake pretty hard to keep the car still at stop lights. Personally I'd like as little idle rollaway speed as possible. If you really want it to pull away more at idle bring it to your dealer have them increase your in-gear idle speed.
Also want to make sure your chassis is good, if your wheel bearings are rough, brakes dragging or parking brake too tight, this could have any effect. These are all very doubtful mostly hypothetical.
You can change your idle speed with a Mercedes tester, this is what will have a large effect on the condition you speak of. If you raise idle all the way you'll find you have to push the brake pretty hard to keep the car still at stop lights. Personally I'd like as little idle rollaway speed as possible. If you really want it to pull away more at idle bring it to your dealer have them increase your in-gear idle speed.
Also want to make sure your chassis is good, if your wheel bearings are rough, brakes dragging or parking brake too tight, this could have any effect. These are all very doubtful mostly hypothetical.
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That has nothing, ZERO to do with a transmission issue or start of transmission issue or anything related to transmission.
You can change your idle speed with a Mercedes tester, this is what will have a large effect on the condition you speak of. If you raise idle all the way you'll find you have to push the brake pretty hard to keep the car still at stop lights. Personally I'd like as little idle rollaway speed as possible. If you really want it to pull away more at idle bring it to your dealer have them increase your in-gear idle speed.
Also want to make sure your chassis is good, if your wheel bearings are rough, brakes dragging or parking brake too tight, this could have any effect. These are all very doubtful mostly hypothetical.
You can change your idle speed with a Mercedes tester, this is what will have a large effect on the condition you speak of. If you raise idle all the way you'll find you have to push the brake pretty hard to keep the car still at stop lights. Personally I'd like as little idle rollaway speed as possible. If you really want it to pull away more at idle bring it to your dealer have them increase your in-gear idle speed.
Also want to make sure your chassis is good, if your wheel bearings are rough, brakes dragging or parking brake too tight, this could have any effect. These are all very doubtful mostly hypothetical.
Im releaved to know this isnt the case
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I think what our brother is saying is that if the car is not rolling, then the rotors are not rubbing against the pads = no wear occurring
