I just bought a C220 CDI with an Automatic TRansmission (Automatic Gear
Shift), and I would like to receive your opinion on the usage of such
transmission.
A dear friend suggested me to keep the brake pedal while standing at traffic

I an preparing to convert a 190E with a Nippondenso A/C compressor to R134.
I don't see a drain plug to get the old oil out. What is the best way to
drain it?
I am thinking of replacing the shaft seal. Is this much of a job? Is there

I have a '79 mb 240d.
The driver seat is sagging, and needs to be worked on.
The passenger seat is quite firm and high.
Can I easily replace the driver seat with the passenger seat?

After learning that silicates (powdered quartz) in coolant kill Honda bike
waterpumps, I have been running Dexcool in all my vehicles, not wanting to
spend $30 for Hondaline pre-mix once a year.
I didn't think too much about it when my VW diesel blew a headgasket last

I have a 1996 Mercedes E300D & have the following warning light displayed:
"ETS EL. Traction Support"
Sometimes when this comes on, the speedometer stops working, sometimes
not.  Also, it seems less likely to happen early in the morning when it

Re: 98 ML320...
Doesn't start easy.. no codes either.. just tuned...
I understand it could be a crankshaft sensor...
Could it?? also, is this something easy to replace...

So today I finally pulled the front speakers out of my car.  The
previous owners had blown them, and I was sick of them rattling so out
they came.
Driver's side was a snap, besides the fact that the screws are like

Any suggestions for the best source for a replacement on a 1997
black-on-black S320? The dealer is way too proud ($$$) of these little
babies!
Rick in Raleigh

I have a 1986 SDL that I just bought.  It is very clean and
comfy...she reads 275 and is stuck there.  The seller estimates it has
near 300.  The whole reason I wanted a MB diesel (other than the
craftmanship and quality) was to convert it to use wvo.  

So last night I replaced the completely-frozen antenna on my car with a
fancy new $15 one from Autohaus.  Excellent!
Thing is, I'm not sure that it's adjusted right.  It seems to pull
pretty hard at the end, like once it's down, the switch/spinner thingy

I was wondering if you could give me your opinion about a car issue I am
having. My 1997 E320 with 95k, is having a PO170 error code. It first came
on a couple weeks ago and I had my mechanic look at it.
PO170 corresponds to "Fuel Trim 1" and there are a list of things this could

Hi have any of you experienced week rear or broken springs on this or
other low mileage Mercs and particularly in the UK?
I have just had my second rear spring renewed on my 02 plate "C" Class
with only 45,000 miles on the clock.  The first was renewed Aug 05 on

A good summary of the 12 best and worst green vehicles.
http://www.greenercars.com/bestof.html
In the best list it's all Asian makes.  Most here know who they are!
In the worst Mercedes has 4 places and Chrysler has 2, giving DC 50% of

I have a low brake pedal but the pads on all four wheel appear very good
(changed about 10k miles ago).  Park pedal is also low.  Did a test with the
Park pedal lightly engaged and it did not raise noticeably the brake pedal
on a stop. Oh, fluid level has been normal with no need to ...

I'll be attaching the oil pan to the block this weekend. The factory manual
makes no mention of using sealer with the gasket. The gasket when removed
had a green sealer on the pan side only that was difficult to clean off.
What should I use on my parts? On one side or both sides of ...