1. Walk around the 230 and look for any impact dents. If the sedan was in a crash then the dents will be knee high and could indicate structural damage in that section as well. Go below the car and look at the car frame for any deformations of weld lines. The frame will have weld lines where the struts meet, but if there is a weld line in the middle of a strut then that means it was snapped in half and re-welded. Do not buy a re-welded vehicle, as this compromises the car's ability to survive a crash.2. Look for any rust on the frame and body. Rust will show as a brown patina that indicates...
How to Care for Leatherette in a BMW
1. Research leatherette cleaning products on the Internet or at an auto store. Read the labels on car upholstery cleaners to find a vinyl or multi-surface auto upholstery cleaner within your budget. Purchase the cleaner.2. Vacuum the interior of the automobile to remove dirt and debris from the leatherette on your seats, armrests and headrests.3. Pour lukewarm water into a spray bottle. Spray the leatherette with water. Wipe the sprayed areas with a clean terrycloth towel.4. Squirt dish detergent into your spray bottle. Add more lukewarm water if necessary. Shake the spray bottle to create...
How to Reset the Service Indicator on Mercedes
1. Turn your key to position 2 to power on the battery or turn the key all the way to start the engine on. Either option will allow you to reset the service indicator.2. Press either of the two buttons on the left side of your steering wheel featuring arrows pointing to the left and right to find the menu displaying the mileage. The menu options will appear on the screen underneath the speedometer.3. Press either the up or down arrow button until you see the service symbol displayed.4. Press the trip odometer reset button on the left side of the instrument panel for three seconds until...
How to Change the Oil for a 2004 Mercedes
1. Turn off the engine of your Mercedes and leave it until it has completely cooled down. Place newspaper or an old sheet underneath your vehicle to prevent you spilling oil on your driveway.2. Place a car jack underneath your vehicle. Raise the vehicle off the ground. Support the car jack with the use of jack stands.3. Move the drain pan underneath the oil filter. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom of the filter. Drain the oil into the pan. Once the filter has emptied, use a wrench to remove the bolts attached to the filter. Lift the filter from the vehicle.4. Place the new oil...
How to Replace an Audi Fuel Pump
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable with the socket wrenches and crawl under the car near the rear bumper to locate the gas tank. Find the gas line running from the front of the gas tank toward the front of the car and disconnect it with the pliers and screwdriver.2. Use the socket wrenches to remove the mounting bolts on the straps securing the tank to the bottom of the car. Place the jack beneath the tank and lower it down slowly.3. Use the screwdriver to remove the screws in the fuel pump mount on top of the gas tank, then use the pliers to pull the tubes off of the ends of the fuel...
How to Get the Radio Code for a 2001 E320
1. Obtain the radio's five-digit access code from the radio code card supplied with the vehicle. If the code card is unavailable, the access code can be obtained from a Mercedes Benz dealership.2. Turn the E320 key to position 1 or 2 to enable the radio power and turn on the radio. 'CODE' will appear in the radio display.3. Enter the radio code using the alpha-numeric keypad on the right side of the radio face.4. Press the 'OK' key to confirm the entry and activate the rad...
How to Remove Mercedes C300 W204 Air Filter Housing
1. Open the hood of the car. Grasp the sides of the smaller engine cover in the front of the engine compartment and pull up to disengage the clips. Work around all four edges to release the cover, then set it aside.2. Disconnect the air hose running to the rear engine cover. Pull up on the cover, working around all four edges. Turn the cover upside down to access the two engine air filters.3. Pull the air filters out of the mounting area. Slide the replacement filters into place. Push the rear engine cover into place until the clips lock. Align the front engine cover and press it into p...
How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter on a CLK 320
1. Park the Mercedes Benz CLK 320 in a safe work area.2. Open the passenger's side door and squat down beside the driver's side door. Shine a flashlight underneath the glove compartment and locate the access panel directly under the glove box. Remove the screws from the access panel with a screwdriver. Place the screws in a safe area, such as on the driver's seat.3. Pull down the access panel and place it in the driver's seat. Shine the flashlight through the access panel opening and locate the black square box directly behind the glove box. The black square box houses the cabin air filter...
How to Buy a BMW
1. Decide on the style of BMW you would like. They offer sedans, SUVs, sports wagons and coupes. If you aren't familiar with all the options BMW has to offer, visit their website to check out all the models available and the features they include.2. Make a list of the features and options that are the most important to you. If you have a lot of custom features you would like to have, consider custom-ordering your BMW and having it delivered to a dealer near you. This option is available both on the website and at a BMW dealer.3. Choose the top three models you are interested in and do more...
DIY Mercedes Benz Diagnostic Testing
1. Open the Mercedes' driver-side door and take a seat behind the steering wheel. Start the vehicle's engine. All the dashboard lights will momentarily come on and then switch themselves off. Look for any warning lights that remain lit. These indicators will tell you what parts of your Mercedes need troubleshooting. For example, an active 'service engine' light means the Mercedes' OBD-II system has detected malfunctions. An Anti-Lock Brakes light means there is a problem with the brakes.2. Turn the engine and the electrical system off. Leave the key in the Mercedes' ignition.3. Look into...
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