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by Benjamin_RR
Wed Jun 10, 2026 7:18 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Oh my, my 330d xdrive is dying. Any suggestions?
Replies: 5
Views: 67

Re: Oh my, my 330d xdrive is dying. Any suggestions?

Having a code reader of your own is worth it.
by Benjamin_RR
Wed Jun 10, 2026 7:15 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Oh my, my 330d xdrive is dying. Any suggestions?
Replies: 5
Views: 67

Re: Oh my, my 330d xdrive is dying. Any suggestions?

Because any other statement would be based on speculation, a fault code scan should be performed first.
by Benjamin_RR
Fri May 22, 2026 11:07 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Making its way to a town close to you: Landscape LTNs
Replies: 5
Views: 190

Re: Making its way to a town close to you: Landscape LTNs

Very great.

But we never intended for our roadways to serve as places to walk dogs, ride bikes, or observe birds.


We need to keep in mind their true purpose, in my opinion.
by Benjamin_RR
Thu May 14, 2026 5:40 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Crash in the back of a 2013 CLS350
Replies: 6
Views: 181

Re: Crash in the back of a 2013 CLS350

When I reassembled the suspension and confused the left and right air lines, I experienced the same problem.
by Benjamin_RR
Tue May 05, 2026 2:57 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Tips for C43 AMG Exhausts
Replies: 8
Views: 154

Re: Tips for C43 AMG Exhausts

That is unfortunate. Mines Sytner, their parts department has consistently been excellent; but, with just one employee on staff, it can become quite hectic. Typically, one of them will go back to obtain the necessary components. You have to stand up while you're served because the space is cramped ...
by Benjamin_RR
Tue May 05, 2026 2:55 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Tips for C43 AMG Exhausts
Replies: 8
Views: 154

Re: Tips for C43 AMG Exhausts

I do the same thing. Whenever I place an order, I email the salesperson at my neighbourhood dealership, and he promptly provides me a snapshot of the order, along with the item number, description, and pricing. However, entering your VIN into partsouq should make it work.
by Benjamin_RR
Wed Mar 25, 2026 11:35 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Mercedes-Benz C350 CDI engine failure
Replies: 7
Views: 91

Re: Mercedes-Benz C350 CDI engine failure

There will be a cost, but I believe you'll have to take your automobile out of their possession (if they have it) and have an outside party handle it. They intend to use the mileage as evidence. At that age, cars may and often do break down.
by Benjamin_RR
Wed Mar 25, 2026 11:34 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Mercedes-Benz C350 CDI engine failure
Replies: 7
Views: 91

Re: Mercedes-Benz C350 CDI engine failure

Almost surely, they will attempt to avoid it. The day following a service, our 1000-mile Volkswagen Golf suddenly stopped responding. It was a complete coincidence. This is unrelated to our situation; the oil pump drive snapped.
However, before dismantling it and attempting to conceal the evidence ...
by Benjamin_RR
Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:37 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Enhancements for the 2025 Sportage
Replies: 7
Views: 93

Re: Enhancements for the 2025 Sportage

To avoid ever having to manually use the parking brake, I just turn on Auto Hold and let the car do it. I really like the car's Auto Hold feature.
by Benjamin_RR
Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:20 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Exhaust system
Replies: 5
Views: 71

Re: Exhaust system

Wobble flaps are absent on E53 30d EU3 models. There are swirl flaps on the EU4 variant.

The housing itself is not worth altering if you have a crank case breather. You may get the loo roll with an early M57. With a vortex separator, M57N. Additionally, the M57N with a bare breather housing. Even ...