What did you do for your W211 today?
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2014 BMW M235i
I did it my self, with the MB procedure and 14 quarts of MB Trans fluid.
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...55-p-0100a.pdf
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...55-p-0100a.pdf
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From: NJ
2005 E320 CDI
Awesome, I had a feeling you really know what you are doing but when I saw transmission flush I thought of the scams the cheap lube places are running that damage your transmission... obviously if you're doing the work you said you did yourself, then you're not one of those people who buys into that seemingly easy way to do a flush.
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'05 c230 Kompressor SS Mistress
I feel like it responds better but the main problem was my reverse. When shifting into reverse my car would have a good 10 second lag then bump into reverse. Now once I place the shifter into reverse it is instant.
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Oh okay that makes sense, good to know.
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From: Lubbock, Tx
E350
Well....this morning I did the complete Leather Master's treatment to all the seats. Soft Cleaner, Leather Vital, and Leather Protectant.
The seats looked really good before I did it, since the car is low mileage and all, but they really look new now. Being an Auto Technician I worry about that spot of grease or oil I don't see on my pants or shirt before I climb in and rub it on my seats. So doing all this makes me feel a little less paranoid.
I was surprised that there isn't really any smell to speak of from the products.
The seats looked really good before I did it, since the car is low mileage and all, but they really look new now. Being an Auto Technician I worry about that spot of grease or oil I don't see on my pants or shirt before I climb in and rub it on my seats. So doing all this makes me feel a little less paranoid.
I was surprised that there isn't really any smell to speak of from the products.
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Hey Otto since I have an E550 I know it is real leather seating, not MBTex... but I used a Lexol cleaner and conditioner I found at the local Mercedes-Benz of Littleton and it seems to have left white residue in the "grain" of my leather. Ever experience this? Maybe anyone else?
If it is just the product, where did you get the Leather Masters kit?
If it is just the product, where did you get the Leather Masters kit?
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From: Lubbock, Tx
E350
Hey Otto since I have an E550 I know it is real leather seating, not MBTex... but I used a Lexol cleaner and conditioner I found at the local Mercedes-Benz of Littleton and it seems to have left white residue in the "grain" of my leather. Ever experience this? Maybe anyone else?
If it is just the product, where did you get the Leather Masters kit?
If it is just the product, where did you get the Leather Masters kit?
Here's the link for the kit I got from Leather Masters:
http://www.leatherworldtech.com/Prod...MLCBUN250.aspx
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From: Minnesota
2005 E320 CDI
2005 E320 CDI 95k miles: did this yesterday:
-Oil Change and oil filter
-Installed Fumoto Quick Valve to replace the oil drain plug. Now I won't spill as much black diesel oil on the garage floor.
-Fuel Filter
-Air Filter
-Cabin Filter
-Replaced front mount intercooler gaskets. One was leaking.
-Oil Change and oil filter
-Installed Fumoto Quick Valve to replace the oil drain plug. Now I won't spill as much black diesel oil on the garage floor.
-Fuel Filter
-Air Filter
-Cabin Filter
-Replaced front mount intercooler gaskets. One was leaking.
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2006 E350, 2012 CLS 550, 2008 R350 4matic
Changed all my ignition coils, spark plugs, oil change, fuel filter, all 3 air filters. im about to change rotors and brakes in a few just wanted to give you guys a mid-day update...
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From: Tucson, Arizona
2004 Brilliant Silver E500
Since my baby, an E500, got 4 new airbags for the suspension, at the cost of $5,200, and I replaced all 4 rotors and pads in front and rear, now the a/c compressor is starting to make noise. Sadly, that is all I can take, and my beloved Benz had to move on. She was replaced by a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country van, with stow and go seats! I decided that my beautiful lady of a Benz got to be like a beautiful wife with a bad spending habit. I was very sad to see her go, I loved, cherished and took great care of her, but don't want her back. She was my ninth Mercedes, but will probably be my last. By the way, the new car doesn't hold a candle to her, but, as an example, rear shocks go in the range of 40.00, compared to 650.00 each for the Benz. It was a wonderful love affair with an incomparable car for 4 years. :-((
PS: I am now 71 years old, and on "Social Security" . I have some annuities for additional income, but have other priorities for my income such as food, kids, grandkids, dog and firearms. Retired car lover, Bob
PS: I am now 71 years old, and on "Social Security" . I have some annuities for additional income, but have other priorities for my income such as food, kids, grandkids, dog and firearms. Retired car lover, Bob
Last edited by Bob in Tucson; Jul 5, 2012 at 08:34 AM. Reason: one typo and additional thought.
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2014 BMW M235i
Since my baby, an E500, got 4 new airbags for the suspension, at the cost of $5,200, and I replaced all 4 rotors and pads in front and rear, now the a/c compressor is starting to make noise. Sadly, that is all I can take, and my beloved Benz had to move on. She was replaced by a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country van, with stow and go seats! I decided that my beautiful lady of a Benz got to be like a beautiful wife with a bad spending habit. I was very sad to see her go, I loved, cherished and took great care of her, but don't want her back. She was my ninth Mercedes, but will probably be my last. By the way, the new car doesn' hold a candle to her, but, as an example, rear shocks go in the range of 40.00, compared to 650.00 each for the Benz. It was a wonderful love affair with an incomparable car for 4 years. :-((
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Late Built 2005 W-211 E-320 CDI
Depends on the Model and Model year.
Since my baby, an E500, got 4 new airbags for the suspension, at the cost of $5,200, and I replaced
all 4 rotors and pads in front and rear, now the a/c compressor is starting to make noise.
Sadly, that is all I can take, and my beloved Benz had to move on.
She was replaced by a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country van, with stow and go seats!
I decided that my beautiful lady of a Benz got to be like a beautiful wife with a bad spending habit.
I was very sad to see her go, I loved, cherished and took great care of her, but don't want her back.
She was my ninth Mercedes, but will probably be my last.
By the way, the new car doesn't hold a candle to her, but, as an example, rear
shocks go in the range of 40.00, compared to 650.00 each for the Benz.
It was a wonderful love affair with an incomparable car for 4 years. :-((
PS: I am now 71 years old, and on "Social Security" . I have some annuities for additional income,
but have other priorities for my income such as food, kids, grandkids, dog and firearms.
Retired car lover, Bob
all 4 rotors and pads in front and rear, now the a/c compressor is starting to make noise.
Sadly, that is all I can take, and my beloved Benz had to move on.
She was replaced by a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country van, with stow and go seats!
I decided that my beautiful lady of a Benz got to be like a beautiful wife with a bad spending habit.
I was very sad to see her go, I loved, cherished and took great care of her, but don't want her back.
She was my ninth Mercedes, but will probably be my last.
By the way, the new car doesn't hold a candle to her, but, as an example, rear
shocks go in the range of 40.00, compared to 650.00 each for the Benz.
It was a wonderful love affair with an incomparable car for 4 years. :-((
PS: I am now 71 years old, and on "Social Security" . I have some annuities for additional income,
but have other priorities for my income such as food, kids, grandkids, dog and firearms.
Retired car lover, Bob
Bob,
Understand all about the age thing and living on 'Social Insecurity' at age 76.
So with a limited income, why oh why did you buy any MBZ with air bags?
As long as you get a Benz without air bag suspension, you would not have had that problem.
You could also have bought rebuilt replacement air bags for much less than what you paid for those new parts.
Any car can have A/C compressor problems, especially when you, in your location, must use A/C so much.
Try and find a good clean E Klass without air bags (E-320) and you are clear of that problem.
Only Mercedes Benz lovers really know the differences, and there are many.
You'd be surprised at just how quick a 2005-2006 CDI is, having more torque than the E-500 has,
and it is all down low at only 1600-2400 rpms where you drive all the time.
Stay away from the 2007s and later as the older straight six is a better set up.
For excellent fuel economy, check out my Fuelly postings.
Good used 2005-2006 exampes are still around and you'd be driving a Benz!
Good luck and keep the faith.
DHG
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From: Columbia, MO
E320 & X166
My E320 = Flawless!!! Love it.
Over the last three days I washed her, detailed the inside (its perfect now), and then cleaned wheels inside and out.
Next up, today, lotion the leather.
Over the last three days I washed her, detailed the inside (its perfect now), and then cleaned wheels inside and out.
Next up, today, lotion the leather.
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Lol i'm sure many people would agree with the sentence I quoted by Bob
Don't hate the car per se, just can't believe how much mb f*cked up with this one and they don't even accept it, with their horrible dealer service on top of it. It's not even like the service departments are trained to figure out what's wrong. I've had to walk without printouts from here to teach their peons how to work on their own cars
Thank God for this site and the great people on it cause if it wasn't for that, I don't know how I'd be having anything done properly on this car.
Honestly i drove a kia optima and hyundai sonata recently and they both drove better than my e320. what does that tell me??? A lot
We've owned a 420SEL, a 94 S420, an 07 C230, and still currently an 02 CL500 and none even come close to the under-quality and poor drive-ability of my 04 E320. I mean come on I've taken it to 3 different dealers and an indy and they still can't figure why the car lurches at low speed and the shift points are off and why it drives like sh*t in up hill down hill canyon terrain (which is 10 miles of what I have to drive at least twice a day since that's the type of area I live in). Just
Don't hate the car per se, just can't believe how much mb f*cked up with this one and they don't even accept it, with their horrible dealer service on top of it. It's not even like the service departments are trained to figure out what's wrong. I've had to walk without printouts from here to teach their peons how to work on their own cars
Thank God for this site and the great people on it cause if it wasn't for that, I don't know how I'd be having anything done properly on this car.Honestly i drove a kia optima and hyundai sonata recently and they both drove better than my e320. what does that tell me??? A lot
We've owned a 420SEL, a 94 S420, an 07 C230, and still currently an 02 CL500 and none even come close to the under-quality and poor drive-ability of my 04 E320. I mean come on I've taken it to 3 different dealers and an indy and they still can't figure why the car lurches at low speed and the shift points are off and why it drives like sh*t in up hill down hill canyon terrain (which is 10 miles of what I have to drive at least twice a day since that's the type of area I live in). Just
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2014 BMW M235i
Lol i'm sure many people would agree with the sentence I quoted by Bob
Don't hate the car per se, just can't believe how much mb f*cked up with this one and they don't even accept it, with their horrible dealer service on top of it. It's not even like the service departments are trained to figure out what's wrong. I've had to walk without printouts from here to teach their peons how to work on their own cars Thank God for this site and the great people on it cause if it wasn't for that, I don't know how I'd be having anything done properly on this car.
Honestly i drove a kia optima and hyundai sonata recently and they both drove better than my e320. what does that tell me??? A lot
We've owned a 420SEL, a 94 S420, an 07 C230, and still currently an 02 CL500 and none even come close to the under-quality and poor drive-ability of my 04 E320. I mean come on I've taken it to 3 different dealers and an indy and they still can't figure why the car lurches at low speed and the shift points are off and why it drives like sh*t in up hill down hill canyon terrain (which is 10 miles of what I have to drive at least twice a day since that's the type of area I live in). Just
Don't hate the car per se, just can't believe how much mb f*cked up with this one and they don't even accept it, with their horrible dealer service on top of it. It's not even like the service departments are trained to figure out what's wrong. I've had to walk without printouts from here to teach their peons how to work on their own cars
Thank God for this site and the great people on it cause if it wasn't for that, I don't know how I'd be having anything done properly on this car.Honestly i drove a kia optima and hyundai sonata recently and they both drove better than my e320. what does that tell me??? A lot
We've owned a 420SEL, a 94 S420, an 07 C230, and still currently an 02 CL500 and none even come close to the under-quality and poor drive-ability of my 04 E320. I mean come on I've taken it to 3 different dealers and an indy and they still can't figure why the car lurches at low speed and the shift points are off and why it drives like sh*t in up hill down hill canyon terrain (which is 10 miles of what I have to drive at least twice a day since that's the type of area I live in). Just
