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.
2000 W202 kompressor classic
You can add to the list new Valve body, tranny fluid, pan, connector, filter.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.
at 93xxx miles.
AddOriginally 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
Differential
tranny change and filter again
polyurethane LCA bushings
Steering arm assembly
new c32 rotors
and pads
BAN HIS ASS!!
744 C36 AMG- carlsson
040 C43- way to many modifications
744 CLK55- even more mods
CLS55 IWC edition
744 CLK500 Rocket Bunny widebody
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
buy a dipstick from the dealership and i use the mercedes fluidOriginally 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?
BAN HIS ASS!!
744 C36 AMG- carlsson
040 C43- way to many modifications
744 CLK55- even more mods
CLS55 IWC edition
744 CLK500 Rocket Bunny widebody
+1Originally posted by jnolte
buy a dipstick from the dealership and i use the mercedes fluid
how about the AMSOIL synthetic ATF fluid?
2000 W202 kompressor classic
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!!
744 C36 AMG- carlsson
040 C43- way to many modifications
744 CLK55- even more mods
CLS55 IWC edition
744 CLK500 Rocket Bunny widebody
Is this all recent work?
Devon
1999 C280 Sport
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2398710
Originally posted by benzofanatic
Is this all recent work?
some not all
BAN HIS ASS!!
744 C36 AMG- carlsson
040 C43- way to many modifications
744 CLK55- even more mods
CLS55 IWC edition
744 CLK500 Rocket Bunny widebody
Previous cost: approx. $700 (materials/parts and labor, done by Midas).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
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)
add another flex disc and a upper control arm that was messed up. The AC and engine mounts have also been repaired.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
still needs a damn driver side seatbelt for the srs light
BAN HIS ASS!!
744 C36 AMG- carlsson
040 C43- way to many modifications
744 CLK55- even more mods
CLS55 IWC edition
744 CLK500 Rocket Bunny widebody
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!!
1997 C 280
1984 190D 2.2 5 SPD!!
1995 E300 Diesel * RIP*
2003 C230K Coupe...Sold!
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?
My W202 2000 C230 Kompressor
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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.
'99 C230K, intake and exhaust more on the way.
'86 MKIV Escort RS Turbo, stock for now, chip and more boost on the way
'75 Fiat 124 Spider, koni shocks, bigger carb and drilled/slotted brakes
to tune and hoon the mbz master race.
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
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.
Bought brand new ,now got 175k miles,trying to bring it back to par !
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.
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.
JJJ.
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.