Wisconsin Section News

Tech Session Unfinished Business...

Replies to unanswered questions from the Sept 28 Tech Session.

Question: Why should you not change the fluid in the automatic transmission? What do you mean by "lifetime lubricant?" Vehicle in question is a W210 E-class, 5-speed electronic transmission.

Answer: According to MB Service Manager, Dan Kolanski, the fluid in the W210 does not need to be changed, ever. The fluid lasts the life of the vehicle, as long as there is not a leak?

Question: On my 1988, should the car alarm sound the horn? Why?

Answer: The horn is part of the alarm system and should sound when the alarm goes off.

Question: When will you recall the 2001-2002 C-Class for replacement of those noisy torsion bars? Squeak on rubber cushions? Why not put 04/05 improvements on 2001-2002 vehicle?

Answer: The replacement parts for cushions on the torsion bars have been improved. When we replace them on 2001 & 2002 C Class models, the new and improved parts are always installed. Mercedes-Benz has not done a recall on this issue.

Question: I have a 1999 E320 with an analog cell phone, which cell companies don't want to deal with. How can I, or isn't it possible, to change to digital in my vehicle?

Answer: As explained at the meeting, cell phone technology changes so quickly, that the integrated phones don't generally update to the newer technology. It is not possible to update an integrated phone from analog to digital technology.

Question: Why are plastic engine covers used so much?

Answer: Plastic is used because it is very durable, doesen't rust, and provides a very long life.

Question: What engine will the Jeep Liberty Diesel have?

Answer: The Jeep Liberty website says it will be fitted with a Daimler-Chrysler diesel.

Answers provided by Dan Frey of Concours Motors.

Past News

MBCA Defensive Driving & Autocross–Aug 29, 2004

Drive-to-Dine, Grant's Fintail, Misc. Bits & Pieces

Fall Rallye & Annual Meeting–Oct 25/26, 2003

Lothar Altmann

Songbird Hills Golf Outing–June 28, 2003

Spring Rallye–May 4, 2003