Thinking of rotating tires, Any airmatic problems?
01-23-2007, 09:44 PM
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Thinking of rotating tires, Any airmatic problems?
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of rotating the tires on my 02 s430 and was wondering if there's any potential problems that I should be aware of, I heard something about airmatic problems but I'm not sure. Any enlightment on this will greatly be appreciated. Thanx in advance
I'm thinking of rotating the tires on my 02 s430 and was wondering if there's any potential problems that I should be aware of, I heard something about airmatic problems but I'm not sure. Any enlightment on this will greatly be appreciated. Thanx in advance
01-23-2007, 10:09 PM
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2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL
The airmatic problem can occur if 1) there is a leak in one or more of the struts 2) the car is raised, allowing full extension of the struts, and 3) full weight of the car is then placed on the struts without first repressurizing them.
To repressurize, lower the car until the wheels just touch the ground; start the car (the airmatic pump should pressurize the system); then after the airmatic system has repressurized, lower the full weight onto the struts.
I pass this on based only on what I have read, not from any special experience.
To repressurize, lower the car until the wheels just touch the ground; start the car (the airmatic pump should pressurize the system); then after the airmatic system has repressurized, lower the full weight onto the struts.
I pass this on based only on what I have read, not from any special experience.
