Common Problems, DTC Codes, Repair Costs, Torque Specs & the 5 Best OBD2 Scanners Mercedes-Benz • Sprinter • Freightliner • Jeep • Chrysler Diesel Vehicles By Shawn Muller Mercedes-Benz Diesel Specialist Figure 1: OM642 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel engine — top-down view showing V-bank valley, turbo, and intake manifold Introduction: …
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Is your Shifter stuck in Park? You start your Mercedes-Benz but realize the transmission gear selector won’t move out of Park. The shifter can’t be moved from Park (P) to Drive (D). Or you turn off the car but can’t move the shifter back to Park. Don’t panic; this is …
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If you own a Mercedes-Benz, then you got to have a cool Mercedes key chain. Looking for a nice-looking Mercedes key ring? What better way is there to express that you own a Mercedes-Benz than with a Mercedes-Benz keychain? Mercedes-Benz key chains can vary in design and even in functionality. …
Read More »DIY Remove and install FRONT shock absorber 1998-2005 ML320 ML500 ML350 W163
Replacing the front shock absorbers is one of the easiest tasks you can tackle on your ML. These instructions apply to the 1998-2005 ML320, ML430, ML350, ML500, and W163 models. Below you will find step-by-step instructions, a video at the end of the article, related part numbers, plus torque specifications. …
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Read More »Where to Order New Replacement Key for Mercedes Benz
Are you looking to get a new key made for your Mercedes Benz? Did you lose all of your keys? That’s ok. If you own a newer Mercedes-Benz, you don’t need the old keys to order a new Mercedes key. Just follow the instructions below on how to order a …
Read More »VIN Decoder Datacard for Mercedes Benz MB
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