Product Description

Technical insights on service, repair, maintenance and procedures compiled from over 45 years of The Star, the magazine of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America

Since 1956, informed Mercedes-Benz owners have relied upon The Star, the magazine of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, for advice about maintenance, service and repair of their cars. Bentley Publishers has collected some of the best of these do-it-yourself articles and tech tips into the Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion™. No matter which Mercedes-Benz model you drive or desire, this compilation will serve as a valuable technical reference to help you understand and care for your Mercedes-Benz.

This insightful and informed technical compilation has something for the Mercedes-Benz owner, service professional and enthusiast. You will also find useful technical guidance that pertains to Mercedes-Benz vehicles in general, based on the contributors' long-time dedication to Mercedes-Benz service and ownership.

Article topics collected in the Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion™ include:

* Technical and Restoration Forum: questions and answers on subjects such as bleeding brakes, aligning headlights, choosing fuel and preparing a vehicle for storage.

* Maintenance and preservation procedures—from resetting the service indicator lights to washing and waxing your car.

* Heating and air-conditioning system repair including rebuilding the automatic climate control push button unit and converting from R-12 to R-134a.

* Driving tips, including the difference between torque and horsepower, and tire selection. You will even find informative diagrams showing oversteer, understeer and vehicle dynamics.

* Step-by-step instructions on how to replace shock absorbers and air suspension bellows.

* How to choose a repair shop, as well as extensive model, chassis and engine number comparison charts.

* Fixes for vacuum door locks, mechanical clocks and trip odometers.

* Detailed electronic component repairs, such as the Becker Electronic Grand Prix radio and W210 E-Class seat control switch.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #808437 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.03" h x 8.42" w x 11.00" l, 2.48 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

From the Publisher
Mercedes-Benz models included in this Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion:

# 190D # 190E # 190SL # 220D # 220S # 220SE # 230 # 230S # 230SL # 240D # 250 # 250S # 250SE # 250SL # 280E # 280CE # 280S # 280SE # 280SEL # 280SL # 300CD # 300CE # 300D # 300E # 300SD # 300SDL # 300SE # 300SEL # 300TD # 300TE # 350SD # 350SL # 400E # 450SE # 450SEL # 450SL # 500SE # 500SEL # 560SEL # E300D # E320 # E420 # E430 # E500 # ML320 # S320 # S420 # S420 # S500 # S600