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06-02-2006, 08:40 PM
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Congrats on your purchase.
RE TRUNK: If you don't have the lock in the hole for the trunk, you can open it by pushing a "lever" inside the hole. I can use my finger and not get injured, but you might want to start out by using a screwdriver first. If inside the hole were a clock, aim for the 1 position. (top right quadrant) and push toward the front of the car. This should pop the trunk with the same sound as if you used a key. hope this helps.. oh, and personally, I only use Hengst or Mann oil filters... that's up to you.
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06-02-2006, 08:44 PM
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on the rear end job. you need to be sure you take the top plug out first, cause if you drain it and cant get the top plug out you have a problem. no oil in diff and no way to get it full.
otherwise they covered all the beginning things. great cars, benzes. tom w
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06-02-2006, 10:24 PM
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Carfax
It isn't carfax, but http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/index.html will get you the build information if you put in your VIN number. Good Luck, Chuck.
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06-02-2006, 10:40 PM
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Awesome replies guys. Thanks!
I'll eventually get to the windows, AC, cruise, and other stuff that doesn't work. I bought oil tonight, but couldn't find a parts store that had a filter (of any kind) in stock. Is there a popular cheap OEM supplier on the internet? What kind of mostly-highway mileage can I expect? I'm not looking forward to $70 fill-ups.
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06-02-2006, 11:35 PM
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There is lots of info in this forum on windows, AC, cruise, etc. Just take things one at a time, these cars a pretty easy to work on once you learn the basics. The sponsor of this forum is an excellent supplier, just click buy parts at the top of the page. I have an 82 300D, which is essentially identical to your car. My mileage ranges from the mid to high 20s. You can get down to the low 20s if you really push it, and you will have to try very hard to get close to 30. Your tank holds about 21 gallons, but I usually fill-up when it gets down to about 1/4, about $45 these days.
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06-02-2006, 11:46 PM
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You can buy parts from Phil at Fastlane by simply clicking on "buy parts" at the very top of the page, phil has some of the best prices on parts, and super fast shipping.
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06-03-2006, 11:00 PM
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also check this out.....
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