W211 service manual or programs used by automobile repair shops?
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I guess that in addition to special diagnostics hardware(for example MB Star diagnostics system) automobile repair shops use special programs or service/repair manuals to have a detailed understanding how to dismantle the car to access certain component(e.g. to replace the light bulb or sway bar), electronics schematics, part numbers, what and how much oil to use etc. Could somebody suggest such software? Is Autodata good for Mercedes cars? Where could one buy such repair/service manuals? Or is access to such materials somewhat restricted.. The reason I'm asking is that I would like to make the smaller and simple repair works myself and to have at least basic understanding how my car works and what it is made of
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
It's called WIS, you can find knock off of the DVD on ebay in the $20 range. An actual manual would be harder to find.
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I actually bought the $20 disc's on ebay and let me tell you .... exactly like the factory program . I'm very impressed with it and it does cover almost every repair . Not a bad investment at all
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