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09-29-2002, 10:17 PM
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Thank you MercedesShop
I just wanted to say thank you to the owners, moderators, and members of this great site.
Today I accomplished one of my major goals for 2002: basic automotive maintenance. I wanted to learn how to take proper care of my family’s cars. To me it is a skill that I just thought I should have. It’s not that I want to become a mechanic, lack for things to take up my time (wife, kids, job, old house), or really even enjoy mechanical work. I just wanted to be free from total dependence on my mechanic and be able to do the work at my leisure. I am very meticulous and really worried about messing something up. A week ago I spent several hours researching to find out the best parts and procedures. I found everything I wanted to know. I copied and pasted and made my own “E320 and C230 basic maintenance manual.” Fast Lane had the parts. Today I practiced on the C. I changed the engine oil and filter and replaced the engine and cabin air filters. I'm sure it sounds basic to most folks, but to me it was a major accomplishment. Thanks!
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Michael 1988 300 SL (5 Speed) 1994 E320 Wagon 1997 C230 
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09-30-2002, 10:34 PM
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Fantastic!
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Bill Wood - Retired Webmaster My Personal Website 1998 Mercedes E430 2010 Toyota Sequoia My Photo Albums
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10-01-2002, 07:40 PM
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Welcome to the forum! You'll learn LOTS more than that here, if you stick around! I can't even begin to count all the members who have helped me out, even without my asking. This is the greatest place I've found for a Mercedes do-it-yourselfer!
 Mike
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_____ 1979 300 SD 350,000 miles _____ 1982 300D-gone---sold to a buddy _____ 1985 300TD 270,000 miles _____ 1994 E320 not my favorite, but the wife wanted it www.myspace.com/mikemover www.myspace.com/openskystudio www.myspace.com/speedxband www.myspace.com/openskyseparators www.myspace.com/doubledrivemusic
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10-01-2002, 08:00 PM
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Welcome to the Shop. You'll find yourself digging deeper and deeper into your car and relying less on the dealer. Word of caution though, you'll soon find yourself spending way more on tools than you'll be saving
, but that's a good thing. Hopefully your garage is large enough to handle your tool collection.
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Mike Tangas '73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP  Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72 '02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel Non illegitemae carborundum.
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10-02-2002, 11:52 AM
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Today: simple oil change and basic maintenance...
Tomorrow: timing chains and head gaskets! That is the evolution of those of us who dared to venture on this site!!! You will be there before you know it...really! 
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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle 2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car 2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver 2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car
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