I know this is ridiculous, but I cannot locate the engine oil drain plug on the engine. Many bolt heads around what I assume is the pan area, but they are all the same size, and none look like a traditional drain plug. I want to change my oil, and the fact that the dealership says an oil change is "around $300" makes me want to so even more, but I can't get anywhere without draining the old oil ..read more

My S550 is displaying a code of p0299. I have done some research and it is apparent that the pressure in the left front turbo is low. I have checked the dump valves which I call them and the linkages and also the vacuum lines that go to them and they are all in order. From my research, the vacuum transducer could be the culprit, however if you have any other thoughts or ideas where I should be checking, please let me know! The code was for Bank One. If it is the transducer, do I have to pull... 2012 W221 4.7L P0299 code ..read more

Hello All, I have a 1995 C280 and the anti theft system is messed up. New Battery. No power to starter solenoid. No crank. I know there is a procedure to lock all the doors, and lock and unlock the trunk or something like that, to disarm it, but my electric door lock system is also kaput. Can someone tell me how to disable or bypass the anti theft system? Thank You ..read more

I'm new to the forum and hope to be as helpful as much as I can be but not only that, I hope i can learn from few new tricks from everyone as well ..read more

Hello Guys, I was wondering if someone can help me how to understand the coding for the code for the plate specifications. Specifically, in terms of the car manufacturing plant, car specs whether German or USA, interior and exterior color and others as per the attached photo. Thanks ..read more

Hi All, I'm a new Benz owner & new to the forum, I need some help. I'm driving along in my new (new to me) 2018 c300 & the AC shuts off. About 45 mins later the AC turns back on. This has happened twice. I brought it to local Mercedes dealer, they ran a full diagnostic (300$, ugh) & they have no idea what's wrong with the AC. Has anyone else ever have this problem? Help ..read more

Hi, I am new to this forum. I have a 2018 c 300 and if you leave the car for 3 days or so, the brake pedal gets rock hard and when you press the ignition button the dash lights go on and the dials jump around. It takes 3-5 tries to get the car going. Any thoughts ..read more

I recently purchased a '68 230s, which had been parked in a garage since 1986. I welcome any suggestions for sources of original or replacement parts. My other hobby car is a 1959 Triumph TR3, which I have learned the various sources, but on this 230s beauty, I am clueless and lost ..read more

I have a 2008 mercedes E350 I want to switch certain bulbs to led. Of course the computer won't recognize them. I replaced them with aftermarket led and the dash readout flashes warning. How can I get Led lights on here without a dash warning ..read more

I removed and cleaned my throttle body. In the process I fully stripped one of the threads in the engine case where the throttle body bolt goes in. After reinstalling the throttle body, I have been getting a rough running engine. When I open the hood and press against the throttle body it immediately runs smooth. I am thinking about buying some kind of liquid gasket and trying to seal around where the throttle body attaches to the engine? 2009 C300w ..read more