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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?

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.

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...

"Albinic nematode"

Correct designation: "Filiform Corrosion"


The substance resembling limescale is, in fact, aluminium oxide and remnants of the removed clear coat lacquer.

I did a bank transfer, I double-checked with my solicitor first, and he told me that since the new rules came in around October last year, banks are now required to refund customers up to £85k within 5 working days if they fall victim to fraud, that gave me a lot more confidence, to be honest.

Hey, I actually bought a car through them not long ago, mine was a 2022 Kia Ceed. It was my first time buying a repo car too, and I had the same doubts, paid the deposit, then the balance a few days later once I got confirmation the car was loaded for delivery. When it turned up, it was absolutely i...

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.

Is it accurate to assert that the R56 Minis use oil, with an expectation of around 1 litre every 1,000 miles?

I recall seeing a sticker that said, "I drink Oil," and I now suspect that they really do so, LOL

Appreciation is extended. Last night, I was unable to get the code for the sensor located above the turbo. However, I will make an effort to obtain it today, as well as any other codes that may arise. One of the codes that appeared was 28CD00, indicating a missing code for the radiator shutters.

Currently, I do not possess the precise codes, but I anticipate acquiring them at a later time. However, I am aware that the codes were spoken in close proximity to the information.