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I also have a 80 Porsche 911SC [hope you don't hold that against me] as well as a 73 BMW 2002Tii >> seems like I'm partial to German engineering..
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We won't! Many of us are also Porsche and BMW owners, current and formerly.
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Originally Posted by kim Langley
Have to replace the font brake pads >> is the tech article listed on this site applicable for the C230??
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It's a little different, but not much. There is an excellent thread somewhere with the specifics for a W202 C-Class, try doing a search, but it's not tough at all. Don't turn the discs, as MB units are cheap and should be replaced.
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One thing I did notice as I scanned through the tech articles >> oil changes on a Benz >>> you suck the oil out as opposed from draining the oil out of the oil pan?? does this apply to the C230?? >> if so >> looks like I need a new oil-sucker apparatus...
Correct oil type for a C230??? synthetic or regular // I typically use Castrol 20-50 in sumer and 10-40 winter in Northern VA.. I don't know what type of oil the previous owner used..
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You can drop the bottom panel and change the oil normally, but many of us use topsider or LiquiVac devices since the oil filter is on top of the engine. I was a skeptic, but used my LiquiVac and then dropped the drain bolt and nothing came out, so I am a convert. Use synthetic oil in the M111 engine and you'll get excellent results. No matter how you change it, change it often and your engine will outlast the rest of the car. Not kidding.
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Originally Posted by kim Langley
Coolant: Mercedes coolant ?? or can you use Prestone?
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If you use Prestone, we'll find a member close to you and steal your car! MB cooling systems need MB coolant for long life. It's a specialized coolant that is excellent with alloy parts (like the cylinder head) and plastic parts (like the rad). Change it every 2-3 years. I am on "old diehard" that changes the coolant and brake fluid every other spring.
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Brake fluid >> understand it's DOT-4
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Yup.
You also have the 722.6 five speed transmission, and should search the archives on that as well. The build years of 97-99 have their problems and you should be aware of them. You might want to see if any updates have been performed on your car. The fluid is "fill for life" but this is a big issue with MB nuts. Some swear by changing it at 60-100K-mile intervals, others swear by never changing it.