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by James_Cam00
Thu Oct 16, 2025 10:12 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Cx90 towed away, colliding with the park.
Replies: 7
Views: 48

Re: Cx90 towed away, colliding with the park.

I have never encountered this experience at all. Upon shifting from neutral to drive after exiting a tunnel car wash, the vehicle accelerates smoothly.
by James_Cam00
Tue Aug 05, 2025 9:04 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Audible, fast ticking emanating from the N/S/R during vigorous acceleration.
Replies: 5
Views: 9464

Re: Audible, fast ticking emanating from the N/S/R during vigorous acceleration.

Potential causes may include a stone lodged between the splash guard and caliper, a malfunctioning handbrake cable mechanism, such as a screw detaching from the splash guard, poor design, or issues with the rear strut top mounts.
by James_Cam00
Thu Jun 26, 2025 6:12 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Coolant antifreeze for the 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B 200 CDI (246.201)
Replies: 7
Views: 10431

Re: Coolant antifreeze for the 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B 200 CDI (246.201)

Thank you, does the antifreeze only need to conform to the 325.6 specification, or is the actual MB product the only one that really fulfills this standard?
by James_Cam00
Thu Jun 26, 2025 5:51 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Coolant antifreeze for the 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B 200 CDI (246.201)
Replies: 7
Views: 10431

Re: Coolant antifreeze for the 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B 200 CDI (246.201)

Merc has advised that I must completely drain and flush the existing blue fluid and replace it with the red fluid. I will now investigate the method to assure the complete evacuation of the blue fluid and see whether any seals need replacement, unless I can locate further blue fluid.
by James_Cam00
Thu Jun 26, 2025 5:49 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Coolant antifreeze for the 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B 200 CDI (246.201)
Replies: 7
Views: 10431

Coolant antifreeze for the 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B 200 CDI (246.201)

I have been seeking a credible solution intermittently for the last two to three days. According to my findings, the coolant specifications were altered in 2014, specifically after April of that year. My vehicle, as shown by the VIN decoder, has a release date of May 13, 2014. As it is already beyon...
by James_Cam00
Thu Jun 05, 2025 5:23 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Never heard of Grimes Transport before are they legit to purchase a car from?
Replies: 12
Views: 520

Re: Never heard of Grimes Transport before are they legit to purchase a car from?

Adam, don’t panic! I had the same thing happen when I bought a merc E220 from them. Delivery ended up taking nine days instead of seven, but the car arrived spotless and exactly as described, give it a couple of days bet it’ll show up soon. They seem to stick to their word.
by James_Cam00
Wed May 28, 2025 9:18 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Limescale on metal alloy?
Replies: 5
Views: 2992

Re: Limescale on metal alloy?

"Albinic nematode"

Correct designation: "Filiform Corrosion"


The substance resembling limescale is, in fact, aluminium oxide and remnants of the removed clear coat lacquer.
by James_Cam00
Tue Oct 22, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: What is the acceptable quantity of oil consumption?
Replies: 9
Views: 12242

Re: What is the acceptable quantity of oil consumption?

Thank you, everyone; this is not only a brief weekend task.

The advantage is that it will consistently get new oil.

Would a more viscous oil be beneficial at this time? I am now using 5w30 Mannol 7908; should I continue with this choice?

Thank you.