Yesterday drove vehicle from Ohio to MD (450 miles). Vehicle performed well. Reved going up some hills. The fuel filters seem to have done away with hesitation issues after starting and initial operation. Coolant level was......normal after the trip..no coolant lose . I can only assume the low level I noted earlier resulted from the initial heater operation since I bought the vehicle in 90 degree GA last month. I had heard what sounded like liquid running behind dash several times while operating vehicle during exterior environmental temperature transition.

Vehicle cruises nicely at 70-75 mph. At 80, there was a slight vibration in steering wheel which disappeared slightly higher. Could this be problem with wheels being out of balance? I took vehicle to 90 mph and it seemed solid.


It is supposed to drop into 30s tonight so will test block heater/cable installation.

Will change ATF fluid next week and replace with mobil 1. Plan to change differential as well with mobile 1 diff. oil. Will secure insulation on firewall, install grommets, and new set of cabin filters.

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-- Chris

'95 E300, 216k miles, Silver Surfer
'05 E320 CDI, 138k miles
'07 S550 4matic, 69k miles

Gone but not forgotten:

'76 300D, 350k miles?, SOLD in 1995
'75 240D, 300k miles, SOLD in 1991