1985 Mercedes 380se
07-13-2010, 08:28 PM
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1985 Mercedes 380se
1985 Mercedes 380se
Just got a 1985 mercedes 380se. runs well in pretty good condition. everything works well. all the electronics are working. It seems to have 2 issues I could use some help with:
1. Oil pressure is always topped out at 3. engine does not overheat and even when ac is on or off no effect on oil pressure. I don't know 2 much about cars but the only time the oil pressure goes down a little bit is when the car is running smoothly with no pressure on gas pedal.
2. Second issue is when the car is in park or nuetral the engine races to about 2000rpm. when engaged its fine. never seems to misfire when accelerating
Are these things issues or pretty normal for a 25 year old car. I have read its more serious if the car has low oil pressure.
Any help would be great. I love this car but it was a hand-me down and I rerally can't afford to put to many $$$'s into it.
Thanks
1. Oil pressure is always topped out at 3. engine does not overheat and even when ac is on or off no effect on oil pressure. I don't know 2 much about cars but the only time the oil pressure goes down a little bit is when the car is running smoothly with no pressure on gas pedal.
2. Second issue is when the car is in park or nuetral the engine races to about 2000rpm. when engaged its fine. never seems to misfire when accelerating
Are these things issues or pretty normal for a 25 year old car. I have read its more serious if the car has low oil pressure.
Any help would be great. I love this car but it was a hand-me down and I rerally can't afford to put to many $$$'s into it.
Thanks
