Inside Line: Dayco

Despite being subject to inevitable wear and tear during the lifespan of the engine, the front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) system has not traditionally been subject to any particular maintenance or replacement schedule. However, some […]

Inside Line: First Line

It is not uncommon for the second generation Mercedes E-Class to lose the power in its steering assistance due to a system failure occurring within the control unit. Although the mechanical steering will be maintained, […]

Inside Line: Meyle

Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the Mercedes E-Class: Transmission oil Problem: Transmission oil is highly stressed. It is aging and wearing by abrasion, temperature, and chemical processes. […]

Inside Line: Autoelectro

My Technical team have reported very little when it comes to the Mercedes E-Class, below is what we have: Starter Motor: It is important to know that some of these models are fitted with Stop/Start […]

Inside Line: Comma

A few notes about the Mercedes E Class (2009 on): Engine Oil For this particularly model, Mercedes list a number of specifications for engine oil which should be covered by Comma Syner-G 5W40 or Syner […]

Inside Line: Cambiare

It has been noted that brake light switches have been the highest selling replacement parts among Cambiare’s top 10 sales for the E class. Technicians should check this ‘weak point’ in the system after they […]

Inside Line: VOSA

Although owners of the Mercedes E-Class model generally find the cars reliable and well built, they consider the servicing cost to be high. VOSA has issued a recall for E-Class models in October 2010 to […]