Technical

If you like to do your auto repair, you may ask yourself: What is the best and cheapest car diagnostic tool that works? We had the experts at Mercedes Medic list the top ten scanners based on price and functionality. Some of these scanners work only with Mercedes-Benz cars, but …

Dead Battery? Don’t worry; you can bring that battery back to life if you charge it properly. Jump-starting the car is not recommended on a wholly discharged battery unless you have to. Remember that jump-starting will run the car, but you risk damaging the battery. You can damage battery cells …

Have you ever wondered what maintenance you should perform on your Mercedes Benz at a specific mileage? Follow these recommended service intervals and avoid things like this:   This is a rotor on an ML that I worked on. This Mercedes Benz was driven for a long time without any …

Application: W220 S430 s500 s55 s600 cl500 cl600 cl55 Years:2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006  A 000 545 18 00 w220 215 Look up the fuse assignment and relays for the S and CL classes. If you find a blown fuse, replace it with the same color. The S and …

Mercedes-Benz balance shaft problems and how to check your car. Mercedes-Benz V6 and V8 engines had timing chain problems caused by balance shaft and idler gear failures. Mercedes produced specific models with defective gears in their balance shafts (M272 engines) or with defective idle gears ( M273 engines). These faulty gears wear …

Mercedes Benz model code? Find it in the table below, even without your VIN.  If you talk to Mercedes Benz enthusiasts, they refer to their Mercedes Benz by the chassis number (model code). If you are wondering what chassis number you have, look at the two tables below. Body style …