Do you enjoy oil stains in your driveway and constantly having to pour more oil into your engine every month? We didn't think so. Here are a few of the common causes of oil leaks on modern...
The early Mercedes AIRMATIC struts don’t have the best reputation. The comfort they bring when they are functioning is balanced by the prohibitively expensive repair costs when they go wrong. These days, aftermarket struts and springs from Arnott are the smart and cost-effective way to replace...
The early Mercedes AIRMATIC struts have a polarizing reputation. The comfort they bring when they are functioning is balanced by the prohibitively expensive repair costs when they go wrong. On chassis that aren't worth nearly what they were ten years ago, the cost of replacement may not be worth...
On top of all that is already happening inside an engine, there needs to be a constant vacuum source. For naturally aspirated cars, vacuum isn't hard to come by as they produce their own at all times. Turbocharged engines, on the other hand, can use all of the help they can get. The boost...
Every single system in your Mercedes needs electrical power. The battery may be what you think of first when it comes to electrical power, but the battery would nearly be useless without the charging system. The two core elements of the charging system are the alternator and the voltage...
The reason this 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220S is attracting the attention of many Mercedes enthusiasts and collectors is simply the owner’s obsession with detail. The Mercedes-Benz Heckflosse (Fintail) is based upon the W111 chassis from which models such as the 250, 280 and even 300 were manufactured....
The functionality of the fuel system inside your Mercedes is critical to how it performs daily. The improper amount of fuel to the engine can cause it to run too lean or too rich, with both scenarios causing problems in the engine. Without knowing how much fuel you have in your tank is annoying...
For decades, hot rodders, builders, and enthusiasts of all kinds have relied on one simple thing to achieve something that the original car designer and engineers never intended: The Swap. Swapping engines, swapping brakes, even swapping transmissions, and entire drivelines has been a rite of...
No matter what position of your vehicle they are, the condition of your brakes is incredibly important. Without them, you’re a liability to yourself and everyone around you. On all cars, including the Mercedes W211 and W212, the brakes will be larger at the front to prevent the rear of the car...
Oil changes are an essential part of car ownership, and especially Mercedes-Benz ownership. The oil’s job is to keep everything inside the engine lubricated and happy. As the oil is used, its lubricating properties fade, leading to increased wear on the engine components. The new synthetic oils...