Dear Benzers,

I've created this topic to list all the useful links to online resources (manuals, online references, VIN database, Knowledge Base)that have been posted by our fellow benzers. this will be a temporary landing page before we transfer to our directories for permanent listing. There are plenty of resources scattered deep in our forum, if you came across any of them, please add them here by replying to this topic and I will add them to the main post.( I have this grouped in the Long Term Topics too)

1. W124 200, 200E, 230E, 260E, 300E, 230CE,300CE, 260E 4MATIC & 300E 4MATIC Owner's Manual - posted by Bro adiblalooi.

2. Mercedes StarFinder V3 Online - posted by Bro nizam9w2ms

3. VIN Decoder , http://www.neoriginal.ru/cat/mb/ ,
4. W123 Service Manual , http://ineedfile.com/w123-230e-repair-manual
5. W211 User Manual , http://www.scribd.com/doc/19153753/Mercedes-EClass-W211-user-manual
6. For those having 190E 1984~1988 or having engine code M102.961/.985/.983 and keen to try DIY can download the Haynes Repair Manual here ...
http://www.howtopdf.com/19841988-mercedes-190-series-service-manual/
7. Here are some tips to avoid being rif-offs in Car Repair
http://www.mybenz.org/zoopp/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=7813&forum=1
8. If you want to know how much to run a car per year. Please see the enclosed thread.
http://www.mybenz.org/zoopp/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=7603&forum=1
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Thanks to Bro Mabel for the excellent updates

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Thanks for starting this thread buck!

I would like to add...

3. VIN Decoder...

http://www.neoriginal.ru/cat/mb/

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Let's continue...

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Cheers/Mabel

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W123 Service Manual

http://ineedfile.com/w123-230e-repair-manual

W211 User Manual

http://www.scribd.com/doc/19153753/Mercedes-EClass-W211-user-manual

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Cheers/Mabel

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Take time to read. It is the fountain of wisdom
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For those having 190E 1984~1988 or having engine code M102.961/.985/.983 and keen to try DIY can download the Haynes Repair Manual here ...

http://www.howtopdf.com/19841988-mercedes-190-series-service-manual/

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Cheers/Mabel

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Take time to read. It is the fountain of wisdom
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Here are some tips to avoid being rif-offs in Car Repair

http://www.mybenz.org/zoopp/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=7813&forum=1

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If you want to know how much to run a car per year. Please see the enclosed thread.

http://www.mybenz.org/zoopp/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=7603&forum=1

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Service intervals as recommended by the service manual are:
• eng oil chg - approximately 9,600kms
• air filter chg - approx. 57,900kms
• auto trans oil chg - approx 57,900kms
• spark plugs chg - approx. 19,000kms
• fuel filter chg - approx. 57,900kms
• fan belt chg - check condition at 19,000kms and change if necessary
• radiator hoses chg - check condition at 19,000kms and change if necessary. When comes to radiator; if the radiator water is brownish , after cleaning it up , try to get the softer coolants; some parts are already rusty, such as water jackets , piping’s and such , so if the coolant are corrosive type , it will bore a hole at the rusty joints. If all this while have not been using coolant, don’t bother to use it, coolant will dissolve the rust and therefore, rusty parts are vulnerable to cracks. Good brands suggested are Toyota, motul and redline. Ratio for coolant should 30%-50% coolant and top up with water of the total capacity of the radiator.

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If your car drive is sluggish, check the sparkies and cables; ensure that the connection is secured properly. Also check if there is any air intake blockage e.g. air filter, fuel blockage (pump or filter).. Other possibilities are discussed in this thread:

http://www.mybenz.org/zoopp/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=9917&forum=21

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Mercedes Standard Operation temperature is 90'c - 110'c
• When The Engine Coolant Temperature reach the Maximum 110'c, the Cooling Fan (addition air con fan @ auxiliary fan). The Suction Fan (control unit operated) should Cut-in with Fully Operation (High Speed) to cool down the system to prevent the engine from overheating
• 120'c is a maximum temperature (OVERHEATED). The engine Should STOP ... For Cooling Down (You May realize THE AIR CON SYSTEM is WARM)
• 130'c is too late ... ENGINE IS ALREADY OVERHEATED !!!
• If your magnetic fan is not giving you the desired temperature, try opt for the electrical fan solution. Members here have used the Volvo electric fan with success.

- Compliment from Dr Gan

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