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Originally Posted by skcoj
I have a couple of maintenance issues for my 2006 C230 Sport
1. any problems a novice should know about when replacing the low beam?
The recommended lamps are H7-55W($) or D2S-35W($$$$$)
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The "or" defines your issue. Do you have standard Halogen bulbs (H7) or HID (D2S)? It's easy to tell just by looking at the light, the HIDs are projectors.
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Originally Posted by skcoj
2. oil, air, and cabin filters change - should I use MB parts only or are subs OK
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So long as they are quality brands (Mann, Hengst, there are a couple of others but I'd avoid Mahle for the air filter) you're good to go. Two notes, however.
First, be sure to use the fleece oil filter. If you use one of the reputable online sites they should only show you the fleece filter for your car. But you can tell by the picture and item description.
Second, be sure to use only spec oil. The easiest to find in the US is Mobil1 0W40 (only that viscosity, the others do not meet MB spec). The trick is to read the back label, if it says it meets Mercedes Spec 229.5 you can use it.
Good luck.
01-07-2012, 07:25 PM
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