fuel

Hello again Guys/girls. I have had my c180 2004 kompressor now for over 1 year and have always noticed it had been quite a thirsty car on fuel but lately its getting considerably worse. I am getting aroung 20mpg around my city and not much better when i was on the motor way yesterday. I am...

I have very recently purchased a A160 automatic (58) and have been told by a mechanic that there is a problem with the gearbox. I took it back to the garage under the 1 month warranty but they say they can't find anything wrong?! I am used to driving a bigger (V6 3.7L) automatic, so expected...

Hi All! I've managed to get myself into a bit of a pickle and would appreciate some help and advice if anyone is able! The cars been in my possession for about 7 months now and It's never really managed to get to operating temperature and I've suspected the likely culprit is the thermostat...

Any words of wisdom on where to start? My Vito 638 112CDi 2002 has developed a problem starting some mornings. Starts fine once been running. The fuel filter has an air bubble that appears in one of the lines after a few minutes of engine stop and slowly grows. The filter has three pipes at...

Hi all, I'm at a bit of a loss at the moment, both financially and mentally; not to mention emotionally drained. I own a Mercedes C250 Efficiencyblue 2.2 CDI A brief run down of problems: 1. Car starts to crank for long periods in the morning before starting, but starts. 2. One...

I have a 2007 C180K. Even with 135,000 miles it drives really well. It starts from cold first time. However if it stands for, say an hour or so, when I start it, the engine turns over several times but always still starts. Does anyone know of this problem and what should I do to fix it please...

Hi All. Newbie on here :) I have a 2006 CLK 200 petrol convertible and it's developed a fuel problem. Despite having half a tank of fuel remaining I am "running out of fuel". The gauge is correct - it shows half a tank - and if I fill up it will only take half a tank's worth of fuel...

Hello. I bought a 1994 E300D (OM606.910) a few weeks ago and have been driving it trouble free, until one day on the motorway (70 mph) the revs dropped and I started slowing down. I pulled over and the engine spluttered to a stop as if running out of fuel, despite having half a tank left...

Hi Everyone, I'm hoping there are people on here who have an idea on the current issues I'm having with my C200 Coupe. The problem (or problems!) have been ongoing for a while. The first issue was that on occasion the car would appear to be empty of fuel and the central locking and...

Hi, I have a c270 cdi which I often drive about 250 miles weekly up and down the m6. The computer readout reads between 52 and 56 mpg average which to me seems very good. However, if I work out fuel consumption the old fashioned way, tank to tank, I'm working out the consumption at being around...

My 220ce wont start, after i recently put new fuel lines on, the car had always struggled abit to start. its mot was today and i couldnt even get there. it cranks but wont seem to go any further, started once for a few seconds then died again straigh away. ive got a feeling its something to do...

Hi All Playing whack-a-rat with problems on the old jalopy. Now we've cured the blocked cat it goes like stink.:D but the next niggle to pop up is reluctant starting in the morning. Usually it starts first time, except when left overnight. It fires up, dies, and then takes a fair bit...

Hello guys I have searched for days on end and read so many threads but cannot find an answer to a small question I have which potentially could solve a variety of SL bootlid/PSE/ Consumer battery issues... My fuel is low and the central locking is stuck in lock position for the fuel flap etc...

I have a 2010 e-class e220 estate and the fuel consumption display bar is calibrated 0 to 40MPG - as this a reverse of the litres / 100km displays that go from 0 to 20 litres, why is this so - my 2008 c-class had the same fuel consumption display and that went 0 to 80 MPG My dealer cannot give...

Hi Star says there is nothing wrong with the car but its un-drivable! With the Brabus D6 connected it "pinks" at half throttle or more under load, with the kit removed it only does it when cold and flooring it. It judders and won't accelerate but the engine management light does not go on...

Hi, While I wait for the phone call from the garage to tell me how much this going to cost me, i was wondering if anyone could shed possible light on what may have happened. Driving to work last night, about a 40 min journey ,stopped and and put a quick £10 of diesel in and continued on, i...

Hi Guys Can any body help me please Vito 111 cdi 2008/2009 model with electronic turbo actuator and vvturbo. Actuator appears to be work ing and moves freely when standing and reving engine from idle. The dealer tells me it needs a new turbo but I have had it off and the variable vanes are...

Hi, Having a problem with the fuel filler cap. Sometimes when opening the central locking it flicks open. The electrics seem fine as you can see the pin move in and out when using the key fob, but the internal plastic piece in the hole doesn't move out of the way sometimes. I have uploaded...

recently purchased a 2008 ml 280 cdi, i seem to be experiencing a small issue with the trip computers fuel 'range' there was a small fuel leak when i first bought the car,this was promptly repaired by the garage i bought it from. the issue i have is the range readout seems to drop very...

some of my recent threads highlight the issues I have been having. Here is a brief summary:- Car was initially hesitating under acceleration at low RPM, initially thought to be a gearbox issue, however my opinion was air in fuel after checking a clear section of pipe. A temporary clear...