TechnoWhizz
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Hi, I have a 2003 ML500 with a Petrol/LPG conversion. As a newbie I have a few questions for those more knowledgeable than I ! She seems to drive fine to me, but as I've got no comparison it's difficult to tell. My previous car was an SLK 230 and I do drive with a light right foot 95% of the time
1. In neutral when warm she won't rev above 3900 as if there's a limiter or she's been held back? Surely that's not the redline?
2. Is there a Winter/Summer setting on the gearbox as she seems sluggish through the gears unless I drive it manually.
3. The MPG seems low (at 12-13 average). No real difference on either LPG or Petrol. My SLK was similar until I ran a bottle of REDEX through the tank...
4. Should I get an ODB reader to see whats going on, if so where does it plug in?
I hope she doesn't need a visit to an MB dealer - I don't want to take out a second mortgage.
Many thanks in advance from a very happy MB Owner now realising his dream or owning 1. A V8, and 2. A stonking 5litre block. Fortunately, I don't do a lot of miles - Slurp....
Cheers
Chris
1. In neutral when warm she won't rev above 3900 as if there's a limiter or she's been held back? Surely that's not the redline?
2. Is there a Winter/Summer setting on the gearbox as she seems sluggish through the gears unless I drive it manually.
3. The MPG seems low (at 12-13 average). No real difference on either LPG or Petrol. My SLK was similar until I ran a bottle of REDEX through the tank...
4. Should I get an ODB reader to see whats going on, if so where does it plug in?
I hope she doesn't need a visit to an MB dealer - I don't want to take out a second mortgage.
Many thanks in advance from a very happy MB Owner now realising his dream or owning 1. A V8, and 2. A stonking 5litre block. Fortunately, I don't do a lot of miles - Slurp....
Cheers
Chris