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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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1989 300e

Hi All,
I am a new owner and really love this car 1989 300E some pictures http://s61.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1...H1OXTDUVDPSVCP

a few comments and questions..I would like to find some how to things like how to get into the drivers back seat open to replace the gear for the head rest..how the alarm works, a good suggestion on some rear shocks , a steering wheel cover that simulates the Zebrano wood look, no one can tell me even with the Vin what the interior color is looks like tan, some good and not to expensive wood kits or if Premium gas compared to regular will make a differance? type of oil filter air filter, decent floor mats ? some vendors that are good ...hopefully all that read doesnt spam so feel free email me direct at davebear@localnet.com many thanks
Dave
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Car requires premium.

Unless you live at high altitude you'll hurt it with regular.

Produces one horsepower per cubic inch, you know. That doesn't often happen with a regular-gas motor, especially in 1989.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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Nice car, Although I'm not a fan of your headlights it looks very clean and fresh.

Yea try using premium, runs better I think.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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Well now that I say I love the car on theway in this morning I get this idiot light looks like a water light flahing every now and again...The level is fine perhaps its the sensor? so it in performanceproducts 4benz they call it an expansion tank level sensor Also I noticed by the Windshield wiper fluid I have a leak near the bottom looks like there is a seal there...thoughts comments ? Thanks, Dave
My next store business owns a furnature refinishing and he gave me some awsome wood polishing compound for hte wood inside ..Wow I told him he should sell it , He told me I could its called Mohawk level III poly Buf step 2 fine 8 fl oz for $24.00 ..I got a used ashtray since mine was cracked and after using this stuff the wood really looks like brand new I did find it for less at http://www.eternallyfit.com/cgi-bin/...egory=POLY+BUF but with shipping it is pretty close and since he helped me out I said I would post it ..
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 03:07 AM
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Not unusual - it is the sensor connector which you will find plugged into the water reservior tank. Try cleaning it but you probably need a replacement. Just keep your eye on the engine temp.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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