I was reading through my FSM and came across this:


The FSM really does address EVERYTHING!

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

I find that touching the glass before I get out does the trick

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1985 300D cali 190K

http://mercedes.thatchermathias.com/mw300d.jpg

I have sheep skin on my seat....I've never really been shocked in a MB....no matter what type of interior. Its probably the metal door handles....that has to help. In cars with plastic handles, I get shocked all the time.

Our rav4's interior is like a static creation chamber....

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

I've seen cars driving around with what looks like a strap dragging on the ground. They look like they should be holding up one side of the fuel tank.

I asked a friend of mine what the story was with his strap dragging on the ground and he told me it eliminated static electricity. He had a big drawn out explanation but I lost interest and went back to my beer.

Anybody else hear of that or see those things?

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1981 300TD "The Green Lantern"
1980 300TD
1983 300D Euro "China Cat"

I never heard of them before. I just did a google search and found these:

http://www.sourcingmap.com/auto-car-anti-static-wrist-strap-ground-wire-led-skull-p-11344.html

http://members.cox.net/ylosk/private/Antistatic/anti_static_strap_earth_ground.htm

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

static shocks getting out of the car, I had almost forgotten, one more thing I dont miss about Ohio winters

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

The drag strips are big in Europe.

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My Primary Driver - '85 300CD - 4-speed conversion, 2.47 rear, lowered, euro headlights, rebuilding (not restoring so much)

Wife's - '08 Saab Sportcombi Aero

Riding a '03 Yamaha Warrior

What about the real shocks that I get when I plug in the block heater when it's wet and touch the bumper or metal things nearby.

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1980 240d
1999 SL500

I remember seeing gas trucks back in the 50`s having a static straps dragging under the truck. I don`t think i see that much anymore.

DEBURGER, plug your cord into the engine block first, then connect the extension cord into your supply source. or you will be dancing a jig in the puddles .

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I still see the rubber straps on the city buses around my area, but that may be the city being extra cautious due to the buses being CNG fueled.


As to the grounding straps as it relates to MB's, I'm not sure about the other models, but on my w126, there are little spring loaded clips stuck into the spindles that rub on the oil cap.
The explanation that I was given for those little clips was to help ground the car through the tires, making a more reliable circuit than trying to conduct through the bearings.

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-Josh
Testing the cheap Mercedes axiom, one bolt at a time...

ya. static in the winter is murder. and as long as you remember to hold onto metal to the frame of the vehicle BEFORE YOU START TO EXIT THE VEHICLE you will not get a shock.

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!