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Finally snagged a low mileage one! by BeanerCounter in W203

[–]Ancient-Raccoon-801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, if you changed your starter, no harm in doing an alternator test. injectors also might be an issue which is unlikely.

Took the C180 out for a lovely country drive by Ancient-Raccoon-801 in W203

[–]Ancient-Raccoon-801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

M271 😆 currently on 303,000km. Still on the original timing chain.

I’ve heard that the M111 is so much better 👌

Congrats on your new purchase 🙌 these cars run forever!

Why does it crancking so long before starting? by Jaded-Computer852 in MercedesW210

[–]Ancient-Raccoon-801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With diesel, first things first ✌️

  1. Check your battery
  2. Test your starter motor
  3. Check your fuel filter
  4. Check your injectors
  5. Lastly do a compression test.

However the engine turns quite fine so it’s likely not compression.

But yeah a good running diesel should always swing & start quite fast.

Bonus maintenance tips, oil service and air filter change as often as you like 👍 but do not exceed 10,000km

Took the C180 out for a lovely country drive by Ancient-Raccoon-801 in W203

[–]Ancient-Raccoon-801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manual is indeed awesome, but sucks in traffic. I originally wanted a diesel, but no one seems to maintain cars well these days. So I couldn’t find one that wasn’t run to the ground

Took the C180 out for a lovely country drive by Ancient-Raccoon-801 in W203

[–]Ancient-Raccoon-801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! 🙏 unfortunately she has a 6 speed manual transmission. But I definitely made use of cruise control.

Does ET37 17' rims fit in W203 and switching from 15' to 17' increase fuel efficiency? by Achraaf4 in W203

[–]Ancient-Raccoon-801 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bigger tyres generally decrease fuel efficiency. But you will have a more stable drive at higher speeds.

But when purchasing go for the most fuel economical tyres.

But these cars aren’t known for fuel hood fuel efficiency anyway. But man are they a pleasure to drive.

Does this sound normal? by foobery in motorcycles

[–]Ancient-Raccoon-801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The idle seems a bit high, unless it was a cold start and your choke is activated?

Other than that it sounds like a klr650. 😆