who do you call?

where do you go?

where do you find parts?

other tips???

• Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance 1.800.222.0100
• email the Diesel Benz list for technical assistance (see http://johnmeister.com/jeep/sj/DieselBenz/diesel-benz-list.html)
• join the Mercedes Benz Car Club of America, the STAR is an excellent publication
• contact Rusty Cullen at Wholesale Parts in GA for new parts
• contact Benz Friendz in Seattle for used parts and ideas
• contact any Mercedes Dealer for parts
• invest in Factory manuals, even if on a CDROM (around $100 at the dealer)
• avoid Chiltons, Haynes and other shop manuals except for pictures and as a guide
• use only Mercedes Benz parts
• look for a good mechanic that understands Mercedes, the MBCA is a good source
• avoid franchise repair facilities that sell tires, mufflers or brakes
• avoid chain store repair shops
• maintain proper filters and lubrication
• BE SURE TO IDLE DOWN WHEN STOPPING THE ENGINE, let it idle for 30 seconds or so.
• I highly recommend Synthetic lubricants throughout.
• If you use dinosaur oil (hydrocarbon based oil) avoid 10w40, Pennzoil, Valvoline and other Pennslyvannia type crud.
• I prefer using AMSOIL 15W40 Marine Grade Synthetic Diesel, but the 30W Diesel is also excellent.
• Avoid K&N air filters or other oil-wetted cotton gauze type filters.
• I recommend AMSOIL Two Stage Airfilters, or other oil-soaked foam type filters.
• I prefer Michelin tires, the MXV4s work well all seasons.
• Don't even think about a trailer hitch, what? are you nuts???? :)
• Be aware that these cars are sensitive to vacuum problems: door locks, climate controls, transmission, cruise...