MB Medic Mercedes-Benz Repair Guides, Service, How To DIY
If you own a Mercedes-Benz, there are a few specialty tools that you need to add to your tool box if you plan on doing maintenance on your car. These are must have tools for doing troubleshooting and repairs on your Mercedes-Benz. You will find most of these tools on Amazon at reasonable prices; links are provided.
Here is the list of Mercedes-Benz specialty tools that you must have for DIY Mercedes-Benz Repair
Mercedes-Benz Offset Engine Mount Tool
Engine mounts on Mercedes-Benz typically fail around the 100,000-mile mark. They cause excessive vibration in the cabin and steering wheel. You will surely know when they fail. Instead of paying several hundred dollars to have an auto repair shop replace the engine mounts, you can do it yourself in a few hours. This repair requires that you have a 16 MM Engine Mount Offset Wrench. Without this tool, don’t even bother to try replacing the engine mounts.
Read Article: How to replace the engine mounts on a Mercedes-Benz
Read Article: How to check if engine mounts have failed.
Radio / Cluster Removal Tool
Removing the radio or instrument cluster on certain Mercedes-Benz models takes 5 seconds. That’s only if you have the correct radio removal tool for Mercedes-Benz. If you don’t have these tools, you could end up damaging the dashboard trying to remove the cluster or radio. This tool is frequently used on the radio, but in some Mercedes-Benz models, it is used to remove the instrument cluster as well.
Mercedes Benz Transmission Fluid Dipstick
When Mercedes-Benz introduced the 722.6 5-speed transmissions they stated that it was sealed for life and required no maintenance. Then reality hit, and we learned the lesson quick. Not only that it is a smart decision to service the transmission at 60,000 miles, but this transmission can leak oil, especially at the 13-pin connector. That’s why you need a transmission dipstick to check the transmission fluid level. Low transmission fluid level can cause all sorts of problems including stuck in gear or limp mode. You can easily check the transmission fluid level yourself if you have the Mercedes-Benz Transmission Dipstick Repair Tool.
Read Article: How to troubleshoot Mercedes-Benz Transmission Problems
Here is how you can use this tool to check the transmission fluid level.
Spark Plug Wire Puller Removal Tool
Replacing the spark plugs on a Mercedes-Benz can get very expensive, yet it is very easy if you have the right tools. Mercedes-Benz installed two spark plugs per cylinder, so now you have to do double the work when you replace the spark plugs. Replacing the spark plugs is definitively a Do It Yourself project, but make sure you have the Spark Plug Wire Wrench Puller or you will end up damaging the spark plugs, the coils or the wires without this tool.
Oil Filter Removal Tool
If you don’t trust just any mechanic, then why not replace the oil yourself. Who else but you can make sure you are using the correct oil and filter. Well removing the filter is easier than it is on a Honda or a Toyota if you have the oil filter housing removal tool. This tool makes removing the oil filter easier than it is to make a bowl of cereal in the morning.
E-Torx Socket Set
Instead of using hexagonal bolt head, Mercedes-Benz uses female Torx star head for optimum torque transfer. Whether they used them because the E-Torx bolt heads look sophisticated or to deter you from fixing your car, we don’t know. 🙂 You will find that many bolts on your Mercedes-Benz will require you use Female E Torx Star Socket Set.
Diagnostic Scanner
Mercedes-Benz cars are now equipped with at least 20 control units. Some flagship models such as the S-Class can have up to 50 control units. If one sensor fails, you could end up with christmas lights on your instrument clusters. Including several Visit Workshop warnings. As scary as these problems may seem, they are also very easy to diagnose. Just one sensor could impact multiple control units, and therefore you end up getting several warnings. In the end, they all may point to a single defective ABS wheel sensor. Instead of going into the panic mode, next time get an OBD II scanner plug it under the dash and follow the on screen promptings. Within minutes you will usually know what is cauing those warning. The best scanner that you can use is the Mercedes Benz Star Das C3 or C4. While it is the most advanced scanner for Mercedes-Benz used by the dealer, it also is pricey and has a learning curve. The easier to use and also afordable scanner that we would recommend to anyone, even if you never used an OBD II scanner before is iCarsoft MB II.
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Here is our review of the iCarsoft MB II. Powerful diagnostic scanner, yet easy to use.
