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mercedes benz question

ibrahimm — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:20:07 GMT

hey i got a mercedes benz c240 4 matic....and i took it to the service place to get my engine oil changed and they put in 8.50 litters and thats 1.10 over then it should be....after 700 miles i was driving it and i noticed it wasnt driving the same and light was on saying to reduce oil level....so i checked the oil on top of the cap was yellow and so was the rim of the tube where the cap is put on.....it was thick and yellow.....and i dont know what that is.....should i be expecting serious problems or is this normal.....if u can answer me this it would be really helpfull....thank you

How do I change the oil on a C240 MBZ 2001?

thetroublewith — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:51:45 GMT

My warranty has been expired, I want to learn more about my car.
a 2001 C240 Mercedes Benz.

what are the Gap on Mercedes C240 sparkplug, does the Bosch plug has it gap on it when you buy them

xsopit — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:35:31 GMT

does Bosch platnum spark plug has it gap and NGK too,always good to double check them if so what are the gap coz I look under the hood cant seem to find it MAHALO for all your help

2002 Mercedes-Benz 240. Has anyone replaced the fog light lens without removing the bumper? Thanks for your experience. Jon

jon51 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:38:13 GMT

The book says something about removing the bumper to do this lens replacement. Seems a bit much to me. Anyone done this? Difficult or easy?

Anyone knows a reliable & honest Mercedes-Benz mechanic in San Mateo, CA? My 2001 C240 needs work.

aliu650 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:14:58 GMT

2001 C240 has only 38,000 miles but making clicking noises when first started. It would go away after 5 minutes. Prior to that, the engine kinda buzz when first started. I don't want to take it to the dealer and get rip off.

Can someone please provide me instructions on how to change the glass fog lamp lense on a 2001 Mercedes C240?

moggy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:34:04 GMT

I just bought a replacement lens from MB dealer as mine got shattered by a stone on the highway. They want one hour labour to replace it. Is it a simple or very involved process where I will need to hoist the vehicle and go from underneath to remove the unit and replace with a new lens?

how many spark plug for 2002 mercedes c 240

xsopit — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:20:03 GMT

how many sprk plug for 2002 mercedes c240 how do you remove them

2002 Mercedes C240 intermittent non-start.

scooter44 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:18:52 GMT

2002 Mercedes C240 has crazy intermittent non start. new battery .. no codes. sometimes will start, sometimes it will not. within minutes of driving, turn car off .. try to start few minutes later .. non start again. minutes later it will start. was at local shop for two days .. they could not duplicate the problem. very frustrating getting stranded. when we get a jump start, it will start right up every time. craziest issue I've ever had with a car. is it at all possible the starter is beginning to fail? any one out there ever had this problem?

I am looking to purchase Mercedes 240 or 300 diesel. What year(s) were most reliable, turbo or nonturbo? Thanks.

drh1954 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:09:43 GMT

I am looking for a MB diesel and want to get the model year that is the most trouble-free if there is such a thing. Would be used as a daily driver for a short commute. Looking at a 240D, 300SD, and 300D. I do not know the differences between the model years to know what years to avoid that were known problem years for these specific models. Thanks for your help and guidance.