Showing posts with label mercedes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mercedes. Show all posts
Friday, May 31, 2013
Infiniti G37 To Get Mercedes Engine
TireKicker regulars know we love us some Infiniti G37. Now , the Renault-Nissan-Daimler alliance may mean Mercedes-Benz power under the hood...an inline four to help with economy and emissions.
Full story at Automotive News.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Mercedes Benz E63 AMG 2010 Review New And Improved – It Is Even More Fantastic Than Before
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 2010 Review - The name of the Auto 63 and 6.3 badges on front fenders of the cult an old engine with a real shrinkage of 6.3 liters. Former E-Class AMG has only been strengthened versions of the standard suspension, but as C63 AMG, the new E63 will have a substantially revised suspension over the standard car, it is based. Version 2010 will have a completely new front axle with a track 2.2 inches wider. Spring rates are twice as strong as the single vehicle, requires a change of air springs for conventional coils. air springs leveling remain on the back. In addition, the anti-roll bar and cradle rings have been improved.
Under the hood is a 6.2-liter 32-valve V-8 that makes 518-hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. New for this car is an alternator clutch enabled, which allows the engine to charge the electrical installation for cabotage save fuel. The engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission, but the engine is coupled with a wet clutch instead of a conventional torque converter. The first time in the SL63 AMG, this provision allows a more direct connection between the engine and gearbox and change the results in the rapid response. Like the SL63, there are multiple contexts: C (for "effective control"), sport, sport again, and race manual launch control mode.Mercedes-Benz says the E63 is similar or better performance and C63, which is very credible. E63 is much nicer and not just because its bigger. E63 standard suspension is a bit exuberant. carbon-ceramic brakes are working well with everyone a little squeak can be found in other ceramic systems and a lot of pedal feel, though the cold. Yet, no one is shocked by the standard brakes, which are easier to adjust than oil.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
How to Change a Front Marker Lamp in a Mercedes C230
1. Turn the C230s headlight switch to 0. Turn off the engine and open the hood. Inspect the area behind the front lighting case. Find the black front marker lamp access cover. It is the outboard cover, closest to the fender on either side.
2. Grasp the access cover handle and turn it counterclockwise to unscrew the cover. Attached to the other side of the cover, youll find the front marker lamp. The cover doubles as the socket.
3. Pull the lamp straight out of its socket. Put on clean gloves and open the replacement lamp package. Insert it straight into the socket.
4. Attach the access cover/socket back against the rear side of the lighting case. Turn the cover clockwise to reattach it to the case. Close the cars hood.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
How to Repaint a Mercedes
1. Sand the Mercedes with 330-grit sandpaper to smooth the surface and remove the top layer of the clear coat paint. This step also removes any light scratches or nicks in the paint. Hold the sandpaper flat against the surface while sanding.
2. Use the 600-, 900- and then 1200-grit sandpaper on the surface of the Mercedes with water. Sand the entire vehicle with the lowest grade, then sand it again using the 900- and then 1200-grit paper. Keep all of the sandpaper soaking wet while sanding to prevent the buildup from scratching the surface. Using the different levels of sandpaper ensures the surface is smooth and free of scratches. Rinse the car and allow it to dry completely.
3. Cover any areas that wont be painted using masking tape and paper. Cover the tires and wheels, window glass, trim, mirrors and door handles so paint doesnt cover them. Wipe the surface with wax and grease remover and a towel. This evaporates quickly and doesnt need to be cleaned off.
4. Spray three to five thin coats of paint onto the surface of the Mercedes. The thick layers of original primer and paint already on the Mercedes allow the new paint to be applied in thin layers with full coverage. Hold the sprayer 6 to 8 inches from the surface and use left and right strokes.
5. Apply three coats of clear coat paint on top of the new paint on the Mercedes. Wait a full 24 hours before handling the surface of the car.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
How to Replace a Mercedes 039 Side
1. Remove the screws holding the front frame over the front of the mirror glass housing using a screwdriver. Set the screws aside. Carefully pull the mirror frame away from the rest of the mirror housing.
2. Put on thick work gloves to protect your fingers. Remove any broken shards of mirror, and throw them away.
3. Heat the surface of the glass with a heat gun to loosen the glue holding the remainder of the mirror in place. Pry the glass away from the mirror housing with a putty knife.
4. Apply adhesive remover to the adhesive still present in the mirror housing. Allow the adhesive to sit for about three minutes. This will eat away the remaining glue and make it easy to remove. Wipe the adhesive away with a soft cloth.
5. Apply a line of silicone adhesive to the mirror housing frame surrounding the interior of the mirror housing. Press the replacement glass inside the frame. Hold the glass against the frame with your hands.
6. Tape the mirror in place with electrical tape. Wrap the tape around the entire mirror housing several times for stability.
7. Replace the exterior frame over the mirror glass. Screw the frame into place. Leave the tape around the mirror housing for 24 hours while the glue dries completely. Remove the tape after 24 hours. If necessary, unscrew the top mirror frame to remove all tape pieces.
Monday, May 6, 2013
How to Polish Mercedes
1. Pull on a pair of rubber gloves.
2. Dab aluminum polish onto a clean microfiber towel.
3. Rub the polish onto the wheel in a back-and-forth motion.
4. Check the towel for black residue; this indicates that the polish is working.
5. Wipe the polish off the wheel with a different clean microfiber towel. Continue this process until the whole wheel is clean.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
2010 Mercedes C63 AMG by Wimmer
German tuner from Solingen Wimmer RS has created a performance package for the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG. Wimmer RS has presented the Level 3 performance kit, which increases the 6.3-liter V8 engines output to 580-horsepower and 690 Nm (509 lb-ft), up from 457 HP and 600 Nm.
The Wimmer Mercedes C63 AMG Performance, as it’s called, develops 580 hp and 690 Nm of torque. The increase in power comes thanks to new air filter, exhaust and ECU remapping. The car’s top speed has not changed from the electronically limited 305 km/h (190 mph).
The demonstration vehicle is also equipped with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires and the KW-Club Sport Suspension.
The cost of the performance package is €9900.
Source: Wimmer RST
Press Release
Wimmer Power Boost for the C-Class C63 AMG Performance – Level 3
Wimmer RST and extreme performance improvements are inseparable. The C-Class C63 AMG Performance itself is already a specific car. Perhaps, this luxury saloon has not been changed so much, but a portion of additional power is obligatory for the Wimmer RST tuner from Solingen.
The Level 3 performance kit for the C63 AMG is available now. It increases the engine output to as much as 580 hp and 690 Nm. Small changes of an air flow through the air filter from K & N, air induction optimization and engine software are also included. A powerful V8 sound is the strength of the Wimmer RS-Sport exhaust system. The vehicle has an exhaust manifold with down pipe, a sports catalyst and optimized cat-back all-stainless steel exhaust system.
The V-Max with the Wimmer power boost brings the power up to about 305 km / h (electronic limitation). The demonstration vehicle is also equipped with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires and the KW-Club Sport Suspension.
The vehicle with the relatively insignificant overtaking prestige will certainly overwhelm various sports car owners!
The cost of the full performance level 3 is 9900 Euro including installation.
How to Reset quot Time for Regular Servicequot message on your Mercedes Benz car
1. Step 1: First put the key in and turn it to position #2... Note: Do not turn the key to on position. You do not need to start the car for this reset process.
2. Step 2: Scroll the "menu" button until the vehicle mileage shows on the display. then move on to step 3.
3. Step 3: Use the "up and down" button until the picture of the wrenches shows on the display. Then move on to step 4.
4. Step 4: press and hold the "trip reset" button in for 10 seconds and then release it. then move on to step 5.
5. Step 5: Press and hold the "trip reset" button again for another 3 seconds and release it. Almost done.
6. Your vehicle service indicator should now be reset. Thats it, your done your vehicle mileage should reset on the display if you were successful.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
How Do I Remove a Headlight Lens on a Mercedes 300E
1. Open the hood, and secure it. Look behind the headlight you are working on and find the plastic release clip behind the turn signal. Slide this clip forward, remove the turn signal and put it aside.
2. Remove the filler panel located just below the headlight assembly by removing the two screws that hold it in place using a screwdriver. Put these screws aside.
3. Find the black plastic filler panel connected to the headlight assembly, and remove the bolts that hold it into place. There will be two bolts on the top part and one or two on the bottom (most likely 8-mm bolts) depending on the year of Mercedes 300E you are working with. Place these aside.
4. Disconnect the wiring connectors at the back of the headlight assembly. Remove the headlight assembly and gently set it down.
5. Locate the plastic clips that hold the headlight lens in place. Push these clips up gently with your fingers and remove the headlight lens.
Friday, May 3, 2013
BMW INDIA LAUNCHED CAR LEASING SERVICE LIKE MERCEDES
BMW INDIA LAUNCHED CAR LEASING SERVICE LIKE MERCEDES
Thursday, May 2, 2013
How to Remove a Headrest in a Mercedes Benz
1. Sit in the back seat of the vehicle, facing the front seat, and press the electric switch on the front seat to raise the headrest to its highest setting. Set the front seat in a completely upright position.
2. Push the headrest release button, located under the upholstery on the back of the front seat about 11 inches below the left headrest pole. If you do not feel a release button, skip to Step 4. Some newer models do not feature a headrest release button and require a different method of removal.
3. Push the headrest release button and slowly pull the headrest out of place until it is removed.
4. Enter the front seat, facing the seat-back.
5. Place both hands on the two headrest bars. Move them back and forth as you pull them up, which will release the headrest latch. Remove the headrest from the seat.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Location of the Fuel Relay on a Mercedes
1. Ensure that the Mercedes-Benz engine is turned off.
2. Examine the rear compartment area on the passengers side of the trunk area.
3. Unscrew the bolts of the trim panel with a socket wrench. Lift the panel off and set the component aside. The fuel pump relay will be mounted in the fenderwell, identifiable as a black rectangular block similar in appearance to a wall cell phone charger.
Mercedes says its tops in luxury sales for 2012 not BMW
Mercedes says its tops in luxury sales for 2012, not BMW It turns out that Mercedes-Benz North America has legitimate claim to being the top selling luxury nameplate in the US in 2012.
Mercedes says its tops in luxury sales for 2012, not BMW
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| Mercedes says its tops in luxury sales for 2012, not BMW |
Mercedes says its tops in luxury sales for 2012, not BMW
While sources such as Autodata had put BMW in the top spot, registration data from R.L. Polk shows that Mercedes customers registering new vehicles topped the Bavarian automaker in the most recent calendar year. Polk says Benz posted 274,123 registrations, compared with BMWs 268,498.
In terms of sales posted, BMW had bested Benz 281,460 to 274,134. But sales are recorded somewhat inconsistently from automaker to automaker. Some book the sales as soon as they are shipped from factory to dealer. There is perennial gamesmanship between the two German rivals, and the sales numbers suggest that BMW pushed out some extra sheetmetal to dealers in the last four weeks of the year.
Polk officials have not released their numbers to the public, but Autoblog obtained them from Mercedes-Benz.
Speaking at the monthly meeting of the International Motor Press Association in New York City, Mercedes-Benz North America chief Steve Cannon said, "Cars sold to people in the calendar year who then register their vehicles seems to be a more accurate measure of real sales than just the raw sales numbers."
Cannon claims that BMW used "various methods" to beef up its sales in December, as Mercedes had been watching month-to-month registrations all year, and had been leading BMW for 11 months. Cannon said, "When you look at the difference between our sales and registrations, there is a discrepancy of 11. When you look at BMWs, there is a discrepancy of 13,000."
A BMW spokesman said the company stands by its sales figures.Mercedes says its tops in luxury sales for 2012, not BMW
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
How to Add Transmission Fluid to a Mercedes
1. Read your Mercedes owners manual to determine the viscosity of the transmission fluid that you need. Only purchase the type of fluid as recommended in the owners manual. The manual will also indicate if you should add fluid when the vehicle is cold or warm, and where the transmission dipstick is located.
2. Turn the vehicle on, if the owners manual suggests adding fluid when the vehicle is warm. Ensure the vehicle is on an even surface for the best reading result.
3. Open the hood and locate the transmission dipstick. Refer to the owners manual for specific location. Many transmission dipsticks are located at the back of the engine, and they may be labeled.
4. Unscrew the cap, if necessary, and remove the dipstick. Wipe it with a rag or cloth to remove the fluid.
5. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission fluid and then remove it. Hold the stick and look at the fluid level on the stick. The stick will be marked with markings to indicate where the level would be full or low.
6. Place the funnel into the hole and add a small amount of fluid. Wipe the dipstick and insert it back into the hole, then remove it and check the level. Repeat until the dipstick reads at the full level.
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