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Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion |  | Creator: the staff of The Star and the members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America
Publisher: Bentley Publishers
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Seller: Toad Hall Motorbooks
Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 101371
Media: Paperback
Pages: 402
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0837610338
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.28722
EAN: 9780837610337
ASIN: 0837610338
Publication Date: April 30, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Technical insights on service, repair, maintenance and procedures compiled from over 45 years of The Star, the magazine of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Since 1956, informed Mercedes-Benz owners have relied upon The Star, the magazine of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, for advice about maintenance, service and repair of their cars. Bentley Publishers has collected some of the best of these do-it-yourself articles and tech tips into the Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion. No matter which Mercedes-Benz model you drive or desire, this compilation will serve as a valuable technical reference to help you understand and care for your Mercedes-Benz. This insightful and informed technical compilation has something for the Mercedes-Benz owner, service professional and enthusiast. You will also find useful technical guidance that pertains to Mercedes-Benz vehicles in general, based on the contributors' long-time dedication to Mercedes-Benz service and ownership. Article topics collected in the Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion include: * Technical and Restoration Forum: questions and answers on subjects such as bleeding brakes, aligning headlights, choosing fuel and preparing a vehicle for storage. * Maintenance and preservation proceduresfrom resetting the service indicator lights to washing and waxing your car. * Heating and air-conditioning system repair including rebuilding the automatic climate control push button unit and converting from R-12 to R-134a. * Driving tips, including the difference between torque and horsepower, and tire selection. You will even find informative diagrams showing oversteer, understeer and vehicle dynamics. * Step-by-step instructions on how to replace shock absorbers and air suspension bellows. * How to choose a repair shop, as well as extensive model, chassis and engine number comparison charts. * Fixes for vacuum door locks, mechanical clocks and trip odometers. * Detailed electronic component repairs, such as the Becker Electronic Grand Prix radio and W210 E-Class seat control switch.
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 Almost Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Your Benz August 3, 2005
William R. Chermak (Austin, Texas, USA)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Over the last year I became a Mercedes enthusiast, buying four older Benz. This book was a godsend to me. It has already paid for itself in guiding me through simple repairs that would have been rather expensive had I gone to a shop or, heaven forbid, a MB dealer.
The book is essentially a compilation of how-to and informative articles from Star Magazine. All classes are covered with emphasis on the more classic and popular classes, i.e. the older 190's, the diesels, and all the SL's.
The book is divided into various segments, such as chassis, engines, accessories. There are more finite divisions within each category. The downside is you have to scan the first page of each section to find your model, as all models are covered within each segment.
The book is well illustrated and very thorough. You can learn about simple maintenance or you can be guided through an engine rebuild.
If you're serious about being on top of maintenance and repair of your Benz, or just plain curious about German engineering, this book will serve you well.
The Perfect Book for the Mercedes Do-It-Yourself'er January 5, 2007
Joseph A. Greco (Turnersville, NJ)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you are a person that loves his Mercedes and enjoys working on it(or just likes to be in the know about your Mercedes and its' systems), this is the book for you. It is a compendium of articles from the magazine of the Mercedes Club of America and I can't say that I've ever seen a book of this kind that nails the topics that would appeal to the Mercedes enthusiast.
Early in the book, there is an article dealing with "when to let go" of your Mercedes, going over the pros and cons of repairing or selling your "baby". Real reasons were listed, each provided with solid, practical reasoning that does more to help those looking to either fix or possibly moving up to a newer model than any piece I've come across in 30 years of auto restoration.
The selection of articles run from changing the charcoal cabin air filter (a rather expensive job if one lets a dealer do it) to engine rebuilding, with many, many more practical selections included within these levels of difficulty. There is something for every Mercedes buff between these pages.
If you have a friend that loves Mercedes and likes to get his hands dirty, buy this book. Then, enjoy the way that they are consumed with devouring this tome cover to cover.
Good for other makes too June 13, 2005
misterbeets (Safe Harbor, MD USA)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Rebuilding a Mercedes engine is not all that different from rebuilding a Ford engine, and you'll benefit from having procedures like these described by some of the best talent around. Best part: a section after each chapter with technical questions sent in by owners over the years. It provides insights into these cars (less reliable than you think), their owners (about as wealthy and as particular as you think), and serves as a history of the US models since the Sixties.
Mercedes Benz Technical Companion August 28, 2005
Dennis E. Perkins (Port Orchard, WA USA)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book. I'm on an MB chatline and many of the subjects asked about are thoroughly explained in the book. This book is written for the backyard mechanic with many great pictures accompanying the articles. I would highly advise anyone considering working on their own Mercedes to have this book.
A Must Have Book For All Mercedes-Benz Owners February 20, 2007
William W. Hopper (Taxation without Represenation - Washington, DC USA)
This book covers a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models, and is a favorite book amung the enthusiasts of the marque.
This book offers much in the way of technical information, but does not read as a technical manual. Each chapter is filled with information that you will want to read, even if you do not own that specific model, as it provides an interesting insight on the engineering of the Mercedes-Benz autombile.
Members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America find this a great source of information.
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