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by RuthHimmic
Thu Aug 27, 2026 12:51 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Issue with starting the C238 350D 4matic coupe
Replies: 4
Views: 4981

Re: Issue with starting the C238 350D 4matic coupe

Curiously, the voltage tolerance is significantly wider than 13V and 13.5V, so I don't understand why they brought it up. Consequently, it wouldn't produce a no start issue. Ours may start with a voltage of as little as 11.5V in the battery. Does the vehicle have or had an immobilizer? We occasional...
by RuthHimmic
Mon May 18, 2026 10:52 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Discomfort with charging: decreases by 1% when opening the door
Replies: 9
Views: 13972

Re: Discomfort with charging: decreases by 1% when opening the door

Maybe it's going down from 100% to 99.99999%, going from 80% to 79.9999%, so it's no longer 80%.
by RuthHimmic
Fri May 15, 2026 2:41 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: How soon is the PPF due?
Replies: 5
Views: 13594

How soon is the PPF due?

The Amazon OBD reader told me that my PPF was at level 3, so I'm getting ready for a lengthy road trip. Instead of making an extra journey if the warning light turns on, should I use the chance to bring it down to zero? Does anyone know where I read that it can't be done till the caution light turns...
by RuthHimmic
Mon Feb 23, 2026 11:25 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?
Replies: 10
Views: 9576

Re: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?

At startup, the zero is what matters.
Do any of you recall 20w50 multigrade?
by RuthHimmic
Fri Feb 20, 2026 1:01 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Energy Efficiency Mode 3008
Replies: 8
Views: 4535

Re: Energy Efficiency Mode 3008

The battery is charging at 14.2 volts when the engine is running.
by RuthHimmic
Fri Feb 20, 2026 1:01 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Energy Efficiency Mode 3008
Replies: 8
Views: 4535

Re: Energy Efficiency Mode 3008

It starts and the voltage of the battery is 12.5 volts.
by RuthHimmic
Fri Feb 20, 2026 1:01 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Energy Efficiency Mode 3008
Replies: 8
Views: 4535

Re: Energy Efficiency Mode 3008

12. Puretech in 2020.
by RuthHimmic
Thu Feb 05, 2026 1:36 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Energy Efficiency Mode 3008
Replies: 8
Views: 4535

Energy Efficiency Mode 3008

Hello, I have recently replaced the battery and properly charged it, but I am still experiencing the problem of the energy economy mode showing on the dashboard. removes the notice, but it reappears five days later. Since these are the only additions I made, I have disabled the rear and front dash c...