E-Class (W210) 1995-2002: E 200, E 220D, E 240, E 290TD, E 300TD, E 200, E 240, E 280, E 320, E 420, E 430 (Wagon, Touring, 4Matic)

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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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they thought of everything!

This is the kind of stuff that we don't pay attention to and yet it amazes me of what the Stuttgart engineers think of when designing our cars. 2 days ago with the freezing temps I noticed that wiper fluid was spraying a little wimpy and with that "salt storms" in NY and freezing weather I use that fluid rahter fast. It struck me that although it is so cold outside (water freezing temps) the fluid is still fluid. I looked under the hood and the huge wiper fluid bucket has a heater rod right in the fluid so it would not freeze.
Engineering at it's best.
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 02:50 PM
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I thought everyone knew that!
But yeah, definitely a very ingenious design..although I never get to see freezing weather here in the Bay Area..:p
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Try Tahoe.
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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Do all W210 models have the heated fluid or just the ones with Headlamp Washers and Xenon HID lamps?

I remember 6.3 has Xenon.
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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Originally posted by E55 KEV
Do all W210 models have the heated fluid or just the ones with Headlamp Washers and Xenon HID lamps?

I remember 6.3 has Xenon.
Dunno..I have HID and headlamp washers...
As for Tahoe, haven't taken the Benz up there yet...
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 06:01 PM
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I've noticed that as well. It's kool to see little steam rise up after you've just sprayed and cleared the window. Amazes me everytime and leaves a smile on the face. Being in New England, we get to experience such kool things. Although it does bother me that my washer fluidis warm but I have no heated seats, and I have the leather package. Maybe they forgot?? Hmmm........
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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Heated seats are just great. That is the first thing I turn on after the engine starts. I am thinking on retrofitting it to my 67 coupe when it's done. Does eny one know of asource for those kits?
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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...I have no heated seats, and I have the leather package. Maybe they forgot?? Hmmm........
Heated seats have never been standard on any E-Class except E55. You forget to buy them.
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Originally posted by E55 KEV
Do all W210 models have the heated fluid or just the ones with Headlamp Washers and Xenon HID lamps?

I remember 6.3 has Xenon.
All 210's have heated washer reservoirs. It's kinda funny though, when one springs a leak, the coolant leaks into the washer fluid, then when they hit the washers, a washer fluid/coolant mix sprays all over the windshield. Reduces visibility to near zero
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Heated seats are just great. That is the first thing I turn on after the engine starts.
yes, i'm a hot seat addict too! after getting them reluctantly on my old w202, i wont buy a car without them now. and mb hot seats are perfect (for me) as far as warmth level and coverage up the seatback too. plus i like how they click down after a long while. i've had several other vehicles with them and some are awful! dodge caravan was like a frying pan.
i've been driving all the way into nyc -50+ miles-this week because i dont want to get out of my car. just turn the seats on and take my coat off, doesnt matter if its zero out there..definitely part of what we pay for.
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