How often should I open my Mercedes SLK roof?
Open and close the roof a couple times to make sure that it works. The roof should take approximately 25 seconds to open or close. If it takes much longer than that, the pump may be on its way out. Check the condition of the roof seals. Ideally, they should be lubricated regularly – ask the previous owner about it.
How can I tell if my Mercedes SLK is reliable?
Check for any dampness in the footwells and carpets. Also, check in the trunk underneath the spare wheel. It’s best to do it after rainfall. Open and close the roof a couple times to make sure that it works. The roof should take approximately 25 seconds to open or close. If it takes much longer than that, the pump may be on its way out.
Is the Mercedes SLK 230 a good car?
I purchased a 1999 SLK 230 off an auction on Ebay a couple of years ago. It was a fantastic car and I put over 35,000 miles on it with virtually no issues beyond replacing tires and a couple of belts. Until I hit a section of black ice this winter on I-80 and collided with a guardrail. Damages exceed car value and I could not work out fixing it.
How often do you change auto box on Mercedes SLK?
The engines aren’t as tough as those in the old R170 SLK. Neither is the 171’s seven-speed auto ’box on more expensive versions as trouble-free as the standard five-speed. Incidentally, whatever Mercedes says, those auto ’boxesdo like an oil and filter change every 35,000 miles.
What are the symptoms of SLK in both eyes?
The symptoms of SLK develop slowly over 1 to 10 years and usually occur in both eyes (bilateral). Vision is rarely affected. The most common symptoms include burning, irritation and redness. These symptoms may be more pronounced when looking up.
Open and close the roof a couple times to make sure that it works. The roof should take approximately 25 seconds to open or close. If it takes much longer than that, the pump may be on its way out. Check the condition of the roof seals. Ideally, they should be lubricated regularly – ask the previous owner about it.
Check for any dampness in the footwells and carpets. Also, check in the trunk underneath the spare wheel. It’s best to do it after rainfall. Open and close the roof a couple times to make sure that it works. The roof should take approximately 25 seconds to open or close. If it takes much longer than that, the pump may be on its way out.
I purchased a 1999 SLK 230 off an auction on Ebay a couple of years ago. It was a fantastic car and I put over 35,000 miles on it with virtually no issues beyond replacing tires and a couple of belts. Until I hit a section of black ice this winter on I-80 and collided with a guardrail. Damages exceed car value and I could not work out fixing it.