Is the Mercedes C270 CDI a good car?
I am fairly new to all this forum stuff and last week i purchased my first mercedes – 2002 52 c270 cdi elegance auto with 88k on the clock. The 1st couple of days driving was fine, did 100 miles with no issues whatsoever.
Is the story about the C270 CDI true?
I was talking to a local car trader last night and he told me that the c270 cdi was known for injector problems and that when the injector went it burned out part of the wiring loom. he said avoid them ang go for the 220cdi, is there any truth in this.
Why is my Mercedes C270 CDI gearbox black?
A simple and cheap change of the multi-connector did the trick but, as my local garage had to lose oil from the box when doing the job, they noticed it was very black. This on a car which had had the ATF changed at 40,000 miles. So it does need doing and regularly.
Why is my C270 CDI leaking black oil?
I’ve got a C270 CDI too. No probs but after 67,000 miles a multi-connector fault was causing ATF leakage. A simple and cheap change of the multi-connector did the trick but, as my local garage had to lose oil from the box when doing the job, they noticed it was very black. This on a car which had had the ATF changed at 40,000 miles.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes C270?
As is the case with every other model in this line, the C270 comes with its own range of amazing features and high quality specifications. Yet, customers have faced problems with this car from time to time. Some of these issues include gas leaks, air conditioning problems and trouble with cruise control.
What kind of engine is a C270 CDI?
Mine is an E220 CDI 1999 with 97,000. Idles better than it ever has. i had slight hunting on my c180 and all i did was change air filter and put bosch plugs in been good ever since I had tried some injector cleaner, and it did help a bit.
What to do about idle problem in C270 CDI?
I put a can of cleaner in 1/4 tank of fuel (not 40 litres as it says on the tin) and then drove it hard for about 10-15 miles over a couple of days. Cured the idle problem. Mine is an E220 CDI 1999 with 97,000. Idles better than it ever has.
I was talking to a local car trader last night and he told me that the c270 cdi was known for injector problems and that when the injector went it burned out part of the wiring loom. he said avoid them ang go for the 220cdi, is there any truth in this.
What’s the problem with the Mercedes 7G Tronic gearbox?
Mercedes 7G-Tronic – Seven Speed Automatic Gearbox Problem This is a very common fault for Mercedes vehicles fitted with the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission with gearbox code – 722.9, often causing the transmission to hold too long in one gear before aggressively forcing the next gear into place, this causes a very rough and jerky gear change.
What are the specs of a Mercedes Benz Class C 270?
Mercedes Benz W203 Class C 270 CDI Specs. With a fuel consumption of 6.8 litres/100km – 42 mpg UK – 35 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 8.9 seconds, a maximum top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h), a curb weight of 3307 lbs (1500 kgs), the W203 Class C 270 CDI has a turbocharged In-line 5 cylinder engine, Diesel motor.
I am fairly new to all this forum stuff and last week i purchased my first mercedes – 2002 52 c270 cdi elegance auto with 88k on the clock. The 1st couple of days driving was fine, did 100 miles with no issues whatsoever.
A simple and cheap change of the multi-connector did the trick but, as my local garage had to lose oil from the box when doing the job, they noticed it was very black. This on a car which had had the ATF changed at 40,000 miles. So it does need doing and regularly.
What are the common problems with Mercedes diesels?
Here are some common problems that affect many Mercedes-Benz diesel models including E350, ML350, GL350, R350, Sprinter, R320 CDI and BlueTec models. Common problems Diesel Particulate Filter. As Mercedes DPF traps and holds soot, with time it reaches a point when it needs to be ‘emptied out’. This is done by regeneration.
How can I test my Mercedes CDI gearbox?
They are easy enough to test, if you remove each one in turn and test across a battery but only connect to the power for a second or two as they heat up incredibly fast. Dont hold them at the end that enters the engine. Fresh plugs are only £15 each approx so wont break the bank.
I’ve got a C270 CDI too. No probs but after 67,000 miles a multi-connector fault was causing ATF leakage. A simple and cheap change of the multi-connector did the trick but, as my local garage had to lose oil from the box when doing the job, they noticed it was very black. This on a car which had had the ATF changed at 40,000 miles.
They are easy enough to test, if you remove each one in turn and test across a battery but only connect to the power for a second or two as they heat up incredibly fast. Dont hold them at the end that enters the engine. Fresh plugs are only £15 each approx so wont break the bank.