Re: Swapping W213 diesel for S213 petrol. Is that a bad plan?
Impressive 520i shoutout!
No one I know has ever had problems with their second-generation plug-in hybrid.
My research on the subject is the only source.
No one I know has ever had problems with their second-generation plug-in hybrid.
My research on the subject is the only source.
Fri Oct 02, 2026
Re: Swapping W213 diesel for S213 petrol. Is that a bad plan?
Wow, those who own cars for an extended period of time (five years or more) are in a world of hurt.
Adblue headache = diesel
Most of them are now MHEVs, which means gas, which means their 48v batteries are a pain.
Having a combustion engine and a battery system adds complexity to plug-in petrol ...
Adblue headache = diesel
Most of them are now MHEVs, which means gas, which means their 48v batteries are a pain.
Having a combustion engine and a battery system adds complexity to plug-in petrol ...
Fri Oct 02, 2026
Swapping W213 diesel for S213 petrol. Is that a bad plan?
Hey there, everyone!
Since I mostly drive around town, I'm thinking of trading in my W213 E220D saloon for an S213 E200 2L petrol.
This mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV; Mercedes calls it power EQ) is a 2022 model with 35,000 miles on the odometer.
Anyone ever had trouble with an MHEV? The ...
Since I mostly drive around town, I'm thinking of trading in my W213 E220D saloon for an S213 E200 2L petrol.
This mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV; Mercedes calls it power EQ) is a 2022 model with 35,000 miles on the odometer.
Anyone ever had trouble with an MHEV? The ...
Fri Oct 02, 2026
Re: Unauthorised air conditioning leak on 2011 C250
The replacement of the condenser was as simple as sliding it out and inserting the new one with a little force; the most challenging part was gaining access to it. The bumper (which requires disengaging the parking sensors), the tray underneath the wheels, the wheel arch covers, a plethora of clips ...
Mon Sep 28, 2026
Unauthorised air conditioning leak on 2011 C250
Hey everyone, I just got a 2011 C250, but I did mention that the air conditioning isn't working. The system can only maintain pressure for a maximum of two hours before the red AC button begins flashing again.
Despite replacing the condenser—the typical culprit—the problem persists: the pressure ...
Despite replacing the condenser—the typical culprit—the problem persists: the pressure ...
Mon Sep 28, 2026
Re: Audio fidelity: Bluetooth versus Wi-Fi
Alternatively, one might utilise the wired connection located in the cubby hole.
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Re: CX-80 and CX-60 DSA mode problems
This is the document I sent to Mazda UK; they say they are unsure of its proper functioning and have sent it to Mazda Europe for review. All CX80s in Europe are doing this, according to Mazda UK.At 30 km/h, you need to slow down to about 2 meters for the DSA to activate! beyond the vehicle ahead of ...
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