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This book is a Mercedes E class buyer's guide, maintenance handbook and technical reference source all wrapped into one. It is full of tech tips, service hints and system descriptions, plus lots of insightful information about the W124 E Class chassis. The E Class Owners Bible can help steer you through the purchase of your first Mercedes Benz, provide the information necessary to maintain your E Class to factory standards, give you the assurance to speak knowledgeably to your service professional and provide you with the hot setup for better road handling. The prospective buyer will also find tips on what to watch out for, why a pre purchase inspection is important and why one model may be preferred to another. Do it yourself owners will discover a huge hands on maintenance chapter to help keep their E Class at peak efficiency. Models covered Gasoline engine 260E, 300E, 300E 2.6, 300E 2.8, 300E 4MATIC, 300CE, 300CE cabrio, 300TE, 300TE 4MATIC, 400E, 500E, E320 sedan, coupe, cabrio and wagon, E420, E500. Diesel engine 300D Turbo, 300D 2.5 Turbo, 300TD Turbo, E300 Diesel. Features Comprehensive maintenance procedures, including HVAC microfilter replacement, brake pad and rotor replacement and engine oil and fluid change procedures listing the necessary tools, tightening torques and fluid capacities Year by year analysis of E Class technical highlights, including the inspiring 500E sports sedan and when the multi cam M104 engine replaced the M103 single cam workhorse Buying tips on how to get the best car for the least amount of money, things to look for during the test drive and how having a prepurchase inspection can potentially save you thousands of dollars Seasoned advice on choosing the right repair shop, be it an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer, an independent specialist or an all makesall models shop Detailed technical information on vehicle systems, including engines, suspension, drivetrain, body and interior features Performance modifications, including a listing of all the parts needed to upgrade to the Sportline suspension A brief historical overview of Mercedes Benz, the world's oldest car company To bring you this authoritative volume, Bentley Publishers teamed up with Stu Ritter, a 25 year independent Mercedes Benz repair shop ownertechnician and current technical editor of The Star, the magazine of the Mercedes Benz Club of America. Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions Appendix A Mercedes Benz Heritage Appendix B Problems and Repairs Quick Reference Data 1 INTRODUCTION to the E CLASS General Body exterior Safety Chassis and suspension Body interior Model year news 2 BUYING an E CLASS Before you buy After you buy 3 MAINTENANCE General Fluid and lubricant specifications Lubrication service Maintenance service Body and interior Wheels, tires and brakes Underside of car Engine compartment maintenance Trunk area maintenance 4 6 CYLINDER ENGINES General M103 engine M104 engine Tips, maintenance, service 5 V 8 ENGINE General Engine description Tips, maintenance, service 6 DIESEL ENGINES General Engine technical Tips, maintenance, service 7 FUEL INJECTION General Fuel supply Gasoline Models Fuel supply Diesel Models Bosch CIS E KE III Electronic fuel injection LH and HFM Electronic diesel system EDS Tips, maintenance, service 8 TRANSMISSIONS General Manual transmission Automatic transmission Tips, maintenance, service 9 SUSPENSION, BRAKES, STEERING General Suspension Brakes Steering Driveline Traction control systems Tips, maintenance, service 10 BODY Body exterior Body interior Body and chassis repair 11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM General Fuses, relays, modules Gasoline engine ignition systems Diesel glow systems Throttle control systems Climate control Tips, maintenance, service 12 PERFORMANCE and MODIFICATION General Chassis modifications Engine modifications Engine replacements Headlight modifications Modified cars
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