lino

Hello everyone,

I just bought a 1989 300ce. I don't know much about this car and want to learn. I understand that this car's a :
Chassis #124.050 and Engine #103.983

The first thing I did so far is change the oil and filter. I am running Liqui Moly 10w40 MoS2 for oil and MANN oil filter. Is this alright or do you recommmend something else?

Thank You In Advance.

Holson

That is fine.

I use 10W-40 in winter months and 20W-50 in summer

Sam 325i

ahhh teh 124 CE is a gorgeous car . . . a fine choice. welcome.

lino

Thank You very much

lino

Is it ok to run the 10w40 all year long? Where I live, during the winter months the temperature reaches -13F or -25C and in the summer 95F or 35C.

Holson

Yeah i'm pretty sure it's fine. The dealer that I bought my car from (I take it there for oil changes too), believes that 20W-50 will give the engine extra protection in summer. The way I drive :-D, I'm sure the engine would appreciate it hehe..

If I had the guts to, I would go for 15W-50 Full Synthetic. However, I don't want to take the risk with oil leaks...

Good luck!

Any pictures of the CE?

lino

349 BHP

oOo nice .. new paint job i see

holson: what's the oil # mean? 10w40? and why 20w50 in summer? whats bad about 15w50?

Holson

10W - 40 ; I think it means that it behaves like a 10W single weight oil when it's cold and 40 single weight oil when it's hot.

same with the others.

20W-50 is thicker and I guess with the engine running warmer in summer it helps protect the motor a little more?

15W-50 is Mobil1's Fully Synthetic oil - I would if I had a new motor in my car but not with 91k mi.

btw, Nice CE!

I don't know if it's only me but the older 124's seem to sit higher than the newer ones. A set of clear corners all around, lowering spring and shocks, and wheels would make the car really sweet already I think. I like the all silver treatment!

Good luck!

I'd say invest on those first..

lino

Thanks for the compliments guys. The car sits high, because of the new Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks that were installed.

Chappy

Very nice CE!

Like the avatar too

lino

Here is a list of repairs performed on my car by the previous owner. I was very lucky to be able to obtain these. These records go as far back as 100,000 km. Basically, since the warranty ended. The following records are from the Authorized Mercedes Benz Dealer that sold the car and did all the service since new. All prices are for parts and labour combined in Canadian Dollars. I copied them directly form the actual printout. I have not been able to get the records during the warranty period as of yet. There are also more records that are more recent that I am also working on. I know that the waterpump has been changed, new Bilstein shocks etc. (Still In Progress) This car was stored for the last 4 years or so, driven only a couple of thousand miles.


14MAY99 189 338 km
Check If Battery Drain (Car Was In Storage) / Battery
Battery Replaced $206.60
Check For Slow Leak From All 4 Tires (Note Car Was In Storage)
TOTAL $206.60

14MAY99 189 338 km
Oil And Filter Change $51.37
Recycling Charges $2.50
TOTAL $74.87

14MAY99 189 338 km
Unknown $20.05
TOTAL $20.05

14MAY99 189 338 km
Wheels - Two, R & R $57.32
Brake Pads Rear R & R $19.92
Cylinder Head - Single, R & R $602.91
Replaced Exhaust Manifold Gaskets $99.60
Engine Cooling System, Flush $349.21
Inner Door Panel - On One Front Door, R & R $490.64
Door Lock Cylinder - For L/Front Door, R & R /Replace If Required $33.20
TOTAL $1652.80

***Service Opened: 09APR99 - Closed: 14MAY99 ***

26JAN99 188 906 km
Found Car Not Starting Due To Defective Battery, Nec To Replace
Generator Incl. Regulator And Cables, Test $41.00
Battery, R & R $125.60
TOTAL $166.60

19OCT98 188 027 km
Generator Incl. Regulator And Cables, Test $33.20
Generator Replaced $46.48
Battery, R & R / Replace If Required $23.09
No Description $162.50
TOTAL $265.27

28AUG98 186 631 km
R/R All Wheels, Replace Tire Valves, Balance $17.20
Power Seat Control Switch - For Driver's Seat, Replaced $171.39
Oil And Filter Change $25.17
Recycling Charges $10.65
No Description $21.00
TOTAL $245.41

09MAR98 183 754 km
R/R (Four) Wheels, Install * Balance (Four) Tires $67.00
Battery, R & R / Replaced $154.67
TOTAL $221.67

27OCT97 179 989 km
Exhaust System - After Catalyst/Front Pipe Connection, Replaced $612.89
Belt Tensioner Shock Absorber - Single Belt Drive Replaced $91.23
Automatic Transmission (722.0 TO 722.4) R & R $356.40
Crankshaft Driven Plate/ Ring Gear R & R $32.40
Starter Motor Replaced ( While Transmission Is Removed) $446.92
TOTAL $1539.84

02OCT97 177 686 km
A/C Blower & Flap Control Test, Performed $19.44
Aspirator Blower Motor, Replaced $93.29
No Description $20.06
Replaced Control Module $925.04
Rear Axle Center Piece Rubber Mounts All Replaced $211.50
R/R (Four) Wheels, Install * Balance (Four) Tires $588.00
TOTAL $1857.33

21MAR97 169 380 km
Summerize $196.23
R/R (Four) Wheels, Install * Balance (Four) Tires $40.00
Recycling Charges $2.50
No Description $15.00
TOTAL $253.73

15NOV96 160 487 km
Door Lock Striker - One Adjustment $15.80
TOTAL $15.80

11NOV96 160 478 km
R/R (Four) Wheels, Install * Balance (Four) Tires $70.00
Radio/Telephone Antenna - Motor Type Replaced $220.30
TOTAL $290.30

01OCT96 156 167 km
Engine Checks And Adjustments, Performed $71.10
Over Voltage Protection Relay Module - Fuel Injection System, Test $47.40
Over Voltage Protection Relay Module - Fuel Injection R & R Replaced $112.75
Engine Checks And Adjustments, Performed $18.00
Over Voltage Protection Relay Module - Fuel Injection System, Test $12.00
Over Voltage Protection Relay Module - Fuel Injection R & R Replaced $70.20
TOTAL $331.45

24SEP96 156 166 km
A/C Blower & Flap Control Test, Performed $23.70
Blower Motor - Heating Or Autom. A/C, R & R / Replace If Required $441.70
R/R (One) Wheel, Install - Balance (One) Tire $20.00
TOTAL $485.40

16AUG96 154 532 km
Brake Pads Front R & R / Replaced $42.65
Front Engine Mounts - Left And Right Side Replaced $283.24
Menu Pricing Allignment $130.30
Steering Shock Absorber - One, R & R / Replace If Required $16.50
Inner Door Panel - On One Front Door, R & R $16.00
Oxygen Sensor with Wiring Test, Test $152.97
Oxygen Sensor - Single Version, Repl. $17.25
156000km Inspection $105.65
Recycling Charges $2.50
No Description $21.00
TOTAL $788.06

16MAY96 150 038 km
Oil And Filter Change $42.45
Recycling Charges $2.50
No Description $15.00
Door Lock Cylinder - For L/Front Door, R & R / Replace If Necessary $15.80
Door Lock Cylinder - For R/Front Door, R & R / Replace If Necessary $15.80
TOTAL $91.55

18MAR96 144 208 km
No Description $21.00
Trunk Lid Lock Actuator - ATA System R & R / Replace If Necessary $281.98
Wiper Blade Insert - Windshield (Single Wiper System) Replaced $11.05
R/R (Four) Wheels, Install * Balance (Four) Tires $70.00
Repair Exhaust Best As Possible / Replaced Exhaust Hangers $141.18
Brake Discs, Front - Left & Right Side, R & R / Replaced $55.30
Brake Discs, Front, Reface $55.30
Wheels - Two, R & R $120.57
144000km Maintenance $549.87
Recycling Charges $2.50
TOTAL $1308.75

24NOV95 136 841 km
Winterize $185.71
Recycling Charges $2.50
Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Left & Right Side Replaced $22.50
No Description $15.00
Front Brake Pads, R & R / Replace If Required $359.49
Front Brake Discs - (Brake Pads Removed), Replaced $52.50
Power Window Switch In Center Console - One Replaced $56.45
TOTAL $694.15

15SEP95 133 379 km
132000km Inspection $101.61
Recycling Charges $2.50
No Description $21.00
TOTAL $125.11

31MAY95 128 474 km
Front Interior Lamp - One Replaced $114.45
Replaced Retainer For Front Left Seat Belt $26.17
TOTAL $140.62

18MAY95 128 074 km
R/R (One) Wheel, Install - Balance (One) Tire $172.00
Light Bulb For Third Brake Light Replaced $16.44
TOTAL $188.44

12APR95 126 171 km
Right Side Seat Belt Triangular Replaced $24.00
Front Interior Lamp - One Replaced $156.35
Summerize $50.00
R & R (Four) Wheels-Install * Balance (Four) Tires $594.48
Menu Pricinf Alignment $69.95
Tie Rod Assembly - Left Side Replaced $77.19
TOTAL $971.97

25NOV94 114 235 km
120000km Service $226.03
R & R (Four) Wheels-Install * Balance (Four) Tires $80.00
Recycling Charges $2.50
Front And Rear Brake Pads $780.45
No Description $21.00
TOTAL $1109.98

19AUG94 113 765 km
Rear Shock Absorber Left Side Replaced $213.05
Front Interior Lamp Replaced $101.30
No Description $21.00
Engine Oil With Filter Change $127.58
Headlamp Bezel/Lens Seal - On Left Headlamp Unit Replaced $15.00
Ven $45.00
TOTAL $522.93

29JUN94 111 279 km
No Description $396.77
TOTAL $396.77

18MAY94 107 413 km
R & R (Four) Wheels-Install * Balance (Four) Tires $75.00
Engine Oil With Filter Change $30.00
Poly V Belt- Single Belt Drive Replaced $114.62
No Description $21.00
Alignment $75.00
TOTAL $315.62

08MAR94 103 418 km
Front Interior Lamp Replaced $89.65
Group 72 No Operation No. And Time Given $30.00
Group 91 No Operation No. And Time Given $60.00
TOTAL $179.65

18FEB94 101 995 km
Engine Oil With Filter Change $41.95
No Description $21.00
TOTAL $62.95


TOTAL Cost $14,523.67
TOTAL Mileage 87,343 km or 54,272 miles
TOTAL TIME 5 Years 3 Months