Please HELP! Car feels like it's dying.

Apr 20, 2011 | 07:10 AM

Tikolx333

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Please HELP! Car feels like it's dying.

This started a while ago. Under acceleration the car would have a small burp. Like the fuel got cut off for a split second.

In the past week it had gotten a lot worst. It all depends on how I press the accelerator. If I press it very very gently and let the car accelerate slowly I don't feel anything.

But if I press the gas any more than just a tiny bit the car start stuttering. I have the accelerator pressed but it feel like it is running out of gas.

Is it my transmission, fuel filter, injectors. Why does it not happen when I drive extremely slow and gentile? Has anyone else hast is problem. I have a 95 E320 coupe. Thanks.

Apr 20, 2011 | 10:18 AM

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Depends on the day

Replace the fuel filter.

I had the EXACT same scenario this past week. I forgot to replace my fuel filter on schedule and it resulted in these symptoms.

Apr 20, 2011 | 01:13 PM

Tikolx333

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Thanks will do.

Apr 20, 2011 | 02:40 PM

Tikolx333

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Dealer wants $225 the filter costs $31. Does anyone know of a DIY guide for fuel filter replacement? Thanks!

Apr 20, 2011 | 08:01 PM

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I changed the fuel filter nothing much changed other than now the car backfires really loud all the time. I change it myself but I don't see any leaks I think I did a pretty good job. What is my next step?

Apr 21, 2011 | 01:16 PM

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Apr 21, 2011 | 02:27 PM

Tikolx333

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Took it to MB Experts

640$

2 ignition coils
1 ignition wire set
Spark plugs
Labor

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Apr 26, 2011 | 01:35 PM

Tikolx333

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Changed the plugs and the wiring for $200 myself. Problem solved.

Everywhere you go you are lied to if it has to do with a used car.

Fuel filter was $30. So total $230 vs $630 or $807.

Apr 26, 2011 | 01:57 PM

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Fuel filter is literally one of the easiest DIY jobs next to an oil change. 2HRS of labor to replace it at the stealer is a JOKE. Wow.

Apr 26, 2011 | 07:28 PM

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2002 CLK55, 1993 190E, 1975 230C, 2007 E350

did my daughter's today

Fuel filter - hers was the threaded fitment type, took less than 20 minutes from start of job to driving again. Little bit of gas on me, but no big deal.