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    can someone tell me what type of oil our c230 kompressors are supposed to use(i live in a cold canadian(alberta) climate). i'm an mechanic apprentice so i am planning on doing all future maintence myself.
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    Re: W202 Maintenance

    Originally posted by Denlasoul
    Hello all-

    In light of Renn's post for Dragon, I have been inspired to start a similar one regarding maintenance of your W202. I have seen a huge influx of people with problems and figured that information provided here can shed some light on what may be going on.

    I'll start:
    67,000 miles when bought
    89,xxx current miles

    B service at ~70k

    Have changed:
    oil (every 3500-4000 miles)
    coolant flush and replacement
    air filters
    cabin filter
    all four O2 sensors
    MAF
    sparkplugs
    wires
    tranny fluid and filter
    shifter bushing
    harmonic balancer recall (and got new belt)
    fuel filter
    steering shock (boy did I need it! )

    For the most part my car runs like a champ. I do need to replace my motor mounts, and LCA's (as benzaddict has pointed out to me). Other than that, no known problems.

    As you can see, since I am not the original owner, service records are not always available. I do feel that I have tried to step up the maintenance by replacing things that probably needed a replacement. For many of you, I would suggest doing the same. There are alot of basic items that should be changed that can make a world of difference. Many of these parts are cheap (if you know where to go) and easy to do it yourself.

    I definitely suggest that many of you think about your car and break down what you do know and do not know about the car's service history. Start with the basics, and then troubleshoot from there. ex: if I replaced my MAF 5k miles ago, and now have a rough idle, you can pretty much rule out the MAF.
    You can add to the list new Valve body, tranny fluid, pan, connector, filter.

    at 93xxx miles.
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    Originally posted by jnolte
    Add to my list

    New EIS and key

    Resealed Oil pan
    Reseal DIff
    New Diff cover
    Drilled SL rear rotors
    New rear brake pads
    new Diff oil
    rear flex disc

    Still needs Engine mounts, LCA bushings and Tie rod
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    Differential
    tranny change and filter again
    polyurethane LCA bushings
    Steering arm assembly
    new c32 rotors
    and pads
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    i was wondering how do you guys go about changeing the transmission fluid without a dipstick. and what type of fluid is needed? do you use genuine mercedes fluid or are there aftermarket fluids that will work better?
    2000 W202 kompressor classic

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    Originally posted by jabu
    i was wondering how do you guys go about changeing the transmission fluid without a dipstick. and what type of fluid is needed? do you use genuine mercedes fluid or are there aftermarket fluids that will work better?
    buy a dipstick from the dealership and i use the mercedes fluid
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    Originally posted by jnolte
    buy a dipstick from the dealership and i use the mercedes fluid
    +1
    1998 C43
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    how about the AMSOIL synthetic ATF fluid?
    2000 W202 kompressor classic

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    THIS IS NOT NORMAL!

    1998 C43
    K&N filters 100.00
    Harmonic balancer (free recall)
    new belt x2 (60.00)
    new idler pullly 80.00
    resealed some oil leaks
    tranny fluid. filter x2 250.00
    front flex disc 100.00
    cabin filter 25.00
    fuel filter 60.00
    c32 brakes 1000.00
    oil changes mobil 1 0w40 60.00
    water pump 250.00
    coolant flush change
    re greased wiper arm
    tires x4 3500.00


    New EIS and key 900.00

    Resealed Oil pan
    Reseal DIff
    New Diff cover 100.00
    Drilled SL rear rotors 200.00
    New rear brake pads 60.00
    new Diff oil
    rear flex disc 100.00

    Differential 350.00 (used)
    tranny change and filter again 125.00
    polyurethane LCA bushings 100.00
    Tie rod assembly 210.00
    new c32 rotors 120.00
    and pads 50.00
    HI flow cats (stock ones broke) 200.00
    new mercedes battery 150.00

    8150.00 dollars JUST FOR PARTS and im missing a bunch of stuff.

    This price does not include labor, i dont even want to add the pointless mods shes got either.

    she still needs,

    Engine mounts
    Ac drier and a bunch of ac shiat
    new seatbelt (srs light)

    shes a bitch
    BAN HIS ASS!!
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    CLS55 IWC edition
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    Is this all recent work?
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    Originally posted by benzofanatic
    Is this all recent work?

    some not all
    BAN HIS ASS!!
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    Originally posted by jayvee
    2000 C230K Sport

    Bought April 2007 with 87750 miles... now with 91,250 miles.

    Maintenance done since purchase:

    1) replace front brake pads/rotors
    2) oil change
    3) brake fluid flush
    Previous cost: approx. $700 (materials/parts and labor, done by Midas).

    Additional maintenance done: (@106,493 miles)

    1) Another change oil - using Mobil 1 0W-40 (same as last time)
    2) Replace spark plugs
    3) Top-up all fluids

    Cost: $55 (materials/parts only, DIY)

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    Originally posted by jnolte
    THIS IS NOT NORMAL!

    1998 C43
    K&N filters 100.00
    Harmonic balancer (free recall)
    new belt x2 (60.00)
    new idler pullly 80.00
    resealed some oil leaks
    tranny fluid. filter x2 250.00
    front flex disc 100.00
    cabin filter 25.00
    fuel filter 60.00
    c32 brakes 1000.00
    oil changes mobil 1 0w40 60.00
    water pump 250.00
    coolant flush change
    re greased wiper arm
    tires x4 3500.00


    New EIS and key 900.00

    Resealed Oil pan
    Reseal DIff
    New Diff cover 100.00
    Drilled SL rear rotors 200.00
    New rear brake pads 60.00
    new Diff oil
    rear flex disc 100.00

    Differential 350.00 (used)
    tranny change and filter again 125.00
    polyurethane LCA bushings 100.00
    Tie rod assembly 210.00
    new c32 rotors 120.00
    and pads 50.00
    HI flow cats (stock ones broke) 200.00
    new mercedes battery 150.00

    8150.00 dollars JUST FOR PARTS and im missing a bunch of stuff.

    This price does not include labor, i dont even want to add the pointless mods shes got either.

    she still needs,

    Engine mounts
    Ac drier and a bunch of ac shiat
    new seatbelt (srs light)

    shes a bitch
    add another flex disc and a upper control arm that was messed up. The AC and engine mounts have also been repaired.

    still needs a damn driver side seatbelt for the srs light
    BAN HIS ASS!!
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    040 C43- way to many modifications
    744 CLK55- even more mods
    CLS55 IWC edition
    744 CLK500 Rocket Bunny widebody

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    bought the car with 84k 2 years ago.


    other than doing regular brake, sparks, oil, filter and tire maintinance and replacements. did it a million times by now. after all these things all i do is add gas and go, she runs like new, surprisingly mush better than other mercedes with the same motors.



    before hitting 100k i had to replace:

    MAF@ approx 95k

    idler arm busing,

    sheering absorber( shock)

    lower control arm bushings

    dif sleeves( had a diff leak)

    fuel line by the right wheel

    every engine gasket( head, valves etc etc @ 90k =(

    2 flex disks at once( i was under the car and killed 2 birds with one stone)

    shifter bushings( they need replacing... AGAIN, i treat this car like the manual it should have been in the first place! the parts like $1)

    fuel filters ( depending on year there
    are 2 pumps and filters)

    1 Coil pack

    1 serpentine belt

    new battery replaced in the summer @ 117k ( believe it or not it was the original from 1997!!!)

    there are a bunch of things i even forgot by now.

    i think i have bought a lemon sometimes i feel like i was ripped off cause i bought it at a dealer ( non mercedes) and paid to much.

    the pain isnt so great anymore( its staring to fade or something liek the previous owner never put a coat of wax on it.

    it was perfect when i bought it until a few days passed by after i bought it and the detailing trick of wax and windex that some dealers like to use revealed what was actually hidden. the car looked all shiny, almost wet in a sense, it looked brand new!!! even though its a 1997 in the year of 2006 when i bought it.

    it was kinda funny because i drove maybe 200 miles and there was a thick coat of dust on the car( wax and windex cause the beautiful shine, but it attracts so much dust!!!), so i washed and waxed it.

    TODAY i hit 130k =) she still goe strong.
    shes revealing a rust spot on the left door towards the fender on the behing the molding( im thinking water is being trapped behind there)

    just did new SS brake lines, pads and rotors all around...again( i drive alot and very hard!)

    now thinking about doing a trans flush and new trans filter.

    my drag link has been gone since 95k or so, so i need to replace that too.

    need to replace serpentine belt soon

    my now X's mom hit my car, so i need some body work done. fixed the headlight housing with a heat gun and glue, saved about $500 =) on that lol need to pull the inner aprone, fix the bumper and paint the new fender i have. replace the broken euro side marker, a 1 day project busting my ass.

    After this, its all just add gas and go. Do the regular appropriate maintenance. If i hit over 200k miles with this car, im happy =)

    Im driving her until she falls apart!!
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    Can someone tell me if 0W-40 is the 'best' motor oil to use? I keep hearing about it, but I also hear that I should use the recommended 5W-35/30 for my 2000 C230K. Suggestions?
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    Mobil 10W-40. Never use motor oil tailored to one type of climate.
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    Wow, reading through all this makes me want a japanese car again...

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    Quote Originally Posted by c2dirty View Post
    Wow, reading through all this makes me want a japanese car again...
    lol my last car was a Honda accord. I replaced the timing belt, the CV joints, the rotors, sparkplugs and did the normal oil changes and stuff too. When cars get past 10 years stuff just breaks, happens to everything.


    Bought mine at 136k or so

    scheduled oil change Mobile 1 10w-30
    engine mounts done 2 weeks ago $147 labor $120 parts thing feels new
    replaced MAF sensor in july $90 parts DIY


    I need to get new tires soon and I am looking to replace the shocks and springs with sportier units soon. I probably need to do my bushings, I get the knock noise sometimes when I turn right.
    Completely mad.
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    1999 C200 Estate bought last january now has 201000 miles on clock done a key standard oil and filter and o/s lower control arm, currently refurbing early 203 avantgarde wheels in chrome to go on

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    Bought car at 232000km

    Complete drag link assembly
    Front discs and pads
    Changed all filters used helix 10/40
    Complete service
    Changed tapper cover gasket
    Rear pads

    Car now has 242300km
    Last edited by Abbaso; 07-31-2013 at 06:02 AM.

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    Bought brand new ,now got 175k miles,trying to bring it back to par !

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    1999 C230 Kompressor / Sport Upgrade:
    My car 134000 Miles. on July 26, 2013:

    Steering box New
    Steering Shock
    Upper control arms both (Sport)
    Lower control arms New
    CLK430- Bushings to lower control arms
    Drag link new
    Ball joints new
    Torsion bar (Sport) sway bar front
    Torsion bar (Sport) sway bar rear
    Shocks all around front and rear
    Sway bar links
    All new hardware on front and rear suspension.
    New Wheel hubs both
    New Knuckles both
    Brakes front and rear new
    Rotors front and rear new
    Brakes lines new
    Spark plugs x4
    Spark plug coils x2
    Instake fiter
    Oil Filter + Oil service
    Trans service
    Dust filter
    Oil level sensor
    MAF
    Knock sensor
    Cam sensor
    Crank sensor
    New Brake E-Brake adjuster.

    Drivers like a new car out vof the lot.

    Next Big repair: Head gasket leak., re do the heads and possible M111 Engine re-build / repair. Any links would be nice for the head gasket repair.

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    Hello Tony_AMG.

    Seems like you'll end with a new car with that lot replaced. What caused the h/gasket to blow?
    Last edited by John Jones Jr.; 07-31-2013 at 04:59 AM.
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    It's a 96 mb c280 , bought it brand new in Jan of 96, got 176k miles,almost traded it in @ 136k when I got a 08 mb c300 in 09, becuase it was not running right,but then put a new coil and it was kind a running ok, anyway long story short since last June with all you helpful guys I have been trying to bring it back to par, I've spend about $1700.00 thus far ,work done since last June ,4 shocks ,differential fluid change ,coolant ,spark plugs ,wires ,clutch fan ,clutch bracket,water pump,valve cover gasket,tranny fluid,fuel filter,cabin filter and vacuum distribution block ....,and still got a few things to do.....
    Saluco ,is the ovp by the vacuum block with a 15 amp fuse? And how to find out if its bad ?....thanx again ....
    Tranny mount & motor mounts
    Last edited by 96mbc280; 07-31-2013 at 05:16 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim View Post
    It's a 96 mb c280 , bought it brand new in Jan of 96, got 176k miles,almost traded it in @ 136k when I got a 08 mb c300 in 09, becuase it was not running right,but then put a new coil and it was kind a running ok, anyway long story short since last June with all you helpful guys I have been trying to bring it back to par, I've spend about $1700.00 thus far ,work done since last June ,4 shocks ,differential fluid change ,coolant ,spark plugs ,wires ,clutch fan ,clutch bracket,water pump,valve cover gasket,tranny fluid,fuel filter,cabin filter and vacuum distribution block ....,and still got a few things to do.....
    Saluco ,is the ovp by the vacuum block with a 15 amp fuse? And how to find out if its bad ?....thanx again ....
    Tranny mount & motor mounts
    Jim: did you do most of the labor for your repairs?

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