What Happened Recently, I had a check engine light for the O2 sensor on a Mercedes-Benz. The car also sounded like it had an exhaust leak. After getting the car up on the lift, I discovered that the catalytic converter was separated. I received a couple of quotes, one for …
Read More »How to Replace the Serpentine Belt, Tensioner and Idler Pulley on a Mercedes-Benz (M112 and M113)
This guide shows you how to: Replace the serpentine (Poly V) belt Replace the belt tensioner Replace the idler pulley Remove the belt as the first step for an alternator replacement or an A/C compressor job Which Engines and Models This applies to the M112 V6 and M113 V8 engines, …
Read More »How to Check for Bad Engine Mounts on a Mercedes-Benz
Are you wondering whether your Mercedes-Benz has bad engine mounts? Here is a simple way to check whether the engine mounts are worn or damaged. A common symptom of a worn engine mount is excessive cabin vibration while the vehicle is stopped in Drive. Before You Start This procedure requires …
Read More »How to Change the Oil on a Mercedes-Benz: DIY Oil and Filter Change Instructions
This how-to article gives you step-by-step instructions for changing the oil and filter on your gasoline Mercedes-Benz. If you have a diesel, see our Mercedes-Benz diesel oil change guide. With some professional oil changes costing more than $200, many Mercedes-Benz owners choose to change the oil themselves. We recommend you …
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