fuel

  1. renrutp76

    C270cdi air in fuel problems

    For quite a while now, I have been having power problems. Took car to a Mercedes specialist after several EPC shutdowns, but no faults were logged. At the time a cheap fuel filter was fitted, so after reading a few threads, I decided to get a genuine MB filter. After fitting, I noticed that...
  2. F

    clk320(w) starts then stops, ecu water ingress?

    Hi my clk 320 (W) started then stopped after about a mile, RAC attended and thought it was fuel, but garage has checked and taken off ecu and sent it for checking! £66 for that and they say it is water damage but can fix for £390! is this normal and is it worth getting an ecu off ebay, if so do...
  3. Cobra44

    W211 E270 fuel economy

    I have had my 2003 E270 for 2 months now and reading some of the other past threads regarding fuel economy am slightly concerned. I have done 3 brim to brim tests now and over 300+ miles with a combination of town and motorway driving at 70mph on cruise I'm struggling to get more that 34mph...
  4. T

    W203 2.2d 2003 auto Fuel pump problem.

    Need some help with a problem. Mrs Tilly came home stating she had nearly ran out of fuel. I topped up the tank with 10 litres of fuel from a jerry can. Got a call 15 minutes later saying she had broken down, and the management light had come on. Went out, and put another 10 litres of fuel in...
  5. A

    Fuel tank with increased capacity (80 l)

    Hi all, My W211 E280 petrol has the increased capacity fuel tank and I was wondering if the fuel gauge and range computer are recalibrated for that? The reason why I ask is that I've driven the car down to a range of only 5 miles remaining and then when I've filled up it's taken 72 litres...
  6. T

    2003 CLK 270 CDI Starting problem advice

    Hi, Im having some starting issues with my 2003 270 cdi CLK (Automatic) and was wondering whether anyone may have some idea as to what could be wrong. - The length of time it takes to start can vary drastically - It always turns though - Usually (surprisingly) on a cold start (or when the...
  7. Prof.C.Benz

    Ethanol Content in UK

    Yesterday, I got a bee in my bonnet about the Ethanol content of fuel in the UK, so I called BP, SHELL, Total & ESSO. I just got off the phone from a lovely man, Simon who is a technician @ ESSO/Exxon He has let me know that ESSO Premium Fuels in the south of England (draw a line from the...
  8. Prof.C.Benz

    M103 Engine using Shell V-Power Nitro

    Morning all!... I have never been a fan of any kind of flushing or cleaning fuel addatives in old engines as certain deposits can actually behelping plug any nooksand crannysthat have developed with age. My question is, with this new Shell Fuel, could I loosen these positive deposits and...
  9. Prof.C.Benz

    Shell V-Power Nitro +. Dangers with older engines?

    Morning all!... I have never been a fan of any kind of flushing or cleaning fuel addatives in old engines as certain deposits can actually be helping plug any nooks and crannys that have developed with age. My question is, with this new Shell Fuel, could I loosen these positive deposits...
  10. W

    cdi fuel pump leak

    Hello I am new to the forum. Always wanted a mercedes so took the plunge and bought a s320 cdi 2003 with 120k on the clock. I really love the car but I've only done a couple of thousand miles and already had the MAF replaced at £200 and recently it has shredded its fan belt. I took it into quick...
  11. Mickey76

    E300 diesel issue, again!

    Still struggling with air in the system, I look such an idiot some of the places I have to park the car to get it facing downhill so it will start on return. New clear lines and o rings and pre filter, Stop solenoid o ring, tank filter, all jubilee clips, diesel leak off, so all the usual...
  12. C

    Hello from Charles & Dean...Free tank of fuel??

    To celebrate Charles & Dean working alongside The Mercedes Benz Forum we have decided to pay for a tank of fuel for every client who uses our services, or recommends a friend who uses Charles & Dean to finance their car throughout June. When purchasing a new or used car Charles & Dean will...
  13. S

    W123 239E fuel pump

    Morning all, Having a few problems with the old girl. Started out with a rough idle, which i put down to it actually being used, and hoped that it would sort itself out once all the gunk had gone through the system. Idle started to get worse, so started investigating. Changed plugs, leads...
  14. S

    Fuel Pump w126 300se 1988

    What is responsible for shutting down Fuel Pump in w126 300se 1988? is it a Fuel Distributor or ECU? My fuel pump goes on and on all the time, fuel consumption is massive! Any Advice? Thanks
  15. S

    IDLE Speed

    Looking for table with correct values for w126 300SE IDLE speed in Neutral and on Gear as have to adjust fuel/air mixture...
  16. H

    Newbie E300 question about air leaks....

    Seems I have an air leak somewhere in the fueling system of my W210 E300d; resulting in no fuel in the system when I come to start and then having to crank the engine over for ages for it to prime up and fire... Once running it's fine though. Before pulling the whole fueling system apart...
  17. B

    Injector Cleaner...to use or not to use?!?!

    Hi, For SL500 2003 79k miles, can we use the attached injector cleaner? Any harm to the engine? Has anyone used this before? Also im told for best results to only mix with half a tank of fuel rather than full? Is that so?
  18. L

    Fuel Filler Flap Stuck - C200 Sport Coupe 05 Reg

    Hi All, Really hoping someone might be able to help me! I made an ordinary trip to the petrol station at the weekend and the fuel filler flap on my car wouldnt open. I've tried unlocking and locking the car a few times to no avail. I have had a look in the boot and found a flap in the...
  19. A

    New Vito 115 sport 1/3 LESS mpg than old

    My Brand New Dualiner is now 3 months old. It is a 115 sport trim. My part ex was the same model except it was not a "sport". Both are automatic transmission. As I understand it the differences being trim (including side steps/bars and wheel size (now 17" alloy - previously 16" steel). I had...
  20. P

    W203 220CDi fuel problem

    Hello everyone.. My MY2002 C220 CDi is exhibiting a strange problem - the engine cuts out when the tank gets to about a quarter full. I know that there is diesel in the tank because when I last filled up, I filled it right to the top. I now carry a gallon of diesel with me in case it...


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