Mercedes Owners Thread

[Gnahp]

On 12/31/2024 at 11:34 PM, Throttle2 said:

For the record, my GLC never leak coolant, leak oil, leak petrol.  7 years already, Bro

Happy new year!

I don't remember I ever heard you keep a vehicle for so long

must be reliable and dependable 

will drive till end of COE? 

 

[Throttle2]

On 1/1/2025 at 12:17 AM, Gnahp said:

Happy new year!

I don't remember I ever heard you keep a vehicle for so long

must be reliable and dependable 

will drive till end of COE? 

 

Yes Bro

you are right, this is the longest i have ever owned a car. Every other car was 1.5 to 2 yrs max….

the 911 was for 5+yrs.

Am “looking” for a car but cant find a better one for my needs.   Maybe i end up renewing.

Have a solid 2025

Edited December 31, 2024 by Throttle2

[Ct3833]

On 12/31/2024 at 8:59 PM, Gnahp said:

changed both the aircon filters today

this time I lazy, changed them after 14 months instead of 12 months

left is new, right is old

this one is obvious

 

You replace them yourself ? The air filter is eay but the aircon one has to yank up the lower carpet, unscrew a few overhang screws which is now consider mafan at my age, i may want to get a workshop to do it during next servicing. 

[Gnahp]

On 1/1/2025 at 12:35 PM, Ct3833 said:

You replace them yourself ? The air filter is eay but the aircon one has to yank up the lower carpet, unscrew a few overhang screws which is now consider mafan at my age, i may want to get a workshop to do it during next servicing. 

yes, DIY

the external aircon filter is easy peasy, like you said

the one in the cabin is the challenging one

to get the panels fitted, aligned and all clips engaged is not easy

today the aircon blows stronger and felt cooler, could be placebo 😁

next change got to do it at 12 months interval instead of 14 months

[Ct3833]

On 1/1/2025 at 2:15 PM, Gnahp said:

yes, DIY

the external aircon filter is easy peasy, like you said

the one in the cabin is the challenging one

to get the panels fitted, aligned and all clips engaged is not easy

today the aircon blows stronger and felt cooler, could be placebo 😁

next change got to do it at 12 months interval instead of 14 months

Thanks. I have been doing it myself too but these days getting lazy, getting old also 🥲

[Gnahp]

On 1/1/2025 at 1:58 PM, Ct3833 said:

Thanks. I have been doing it myself too but these days getting lazy, getting old also 🥲

I will join you very soon

cars are getting more complicated and age is catching up on me too

that's the blood stain of my cut index finger 😁

 

 

 

[mersaylee]

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=w204 aircon filter&view=detail&mid=975730599130560E88FD975730599130560E88FD&ajaxhist=0

From the beedeo...sure look easier than wowo despite more steps...at least more space to work around...wowo ones are at the side panel of centre console...those with big hands sure get scratch here and there...😅

Is that an audio crossover...?🤔

[Gnahp]

On 1/1/2025 at 2:08 PM, mersaylee said:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=w204 aircon filter&view=detail&mid=975730599130560E88FD975730599130560E88FD&ajaxhist=0

From the beedeo...sure look easier than wowo despite more steps...at least more space to work around...wowo ones are at the side panel of centre console...those with big hands sure get scratch here and there...😅

Is that an audio crossover...?🤔

that's a marbella dashcam unit fitted locally by the parallel importer

 

[ER-3682]

On 1/1/2025 at 12:35 PM, Ct3833 said:

You replace them yourself ? The air filter is eay but the aircon one has to yank up the lower carpet, unscrew a few overhang screws which is now consider mafan at my age, i may want to get a workshop to do it during next servicing. 

Clever[Read Stupid] German Design,Japanese Car,behind the Glovebox,so easy.

[Volvobrick]

On 1/1/2025 at 3:08 PM, mersaylee said:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=w204 aircon filter&view=detail&mid=975730599130560E88FD975730599130560E88FD&ajaxhist=0

From the beedeo...sure look easier than wowo despite more steps...at least more space to work around...wowo ones are at the side panel of centre console...those with big hands sure get scratch here and there...😅

Is that an audio crossover...?🤔

Wowo filter got to bend like banana shape then can be inserted at an angle. Some are even precut like accordion to make it less difficult.

[Gnahp]

On 1/1/2025 at 7:19 PM, ER-3682 said:

Clever[Read Stupid] German Design,Japanese Car,behind the Glovebox,so easy.

my glovebox inside got this

anyone got lobang to buy cheap original one?

[inlinesix]

On 1/1/2025 at 7:28 PM, Gnahp said:

my glovebox inside got this

anyone got lobang to buy cheap original one?

Cheap

+

Mercedes

Difficult to put in the same sentence 🤭

[Volvobrick]

On 1/1/2025 at 8:28 PM, Gnahp said:

my glovebox inside got this

anyone got lobang to buy cheap original one?

Drill a hole and refill. 

Edited January 1 by Volvobrick

[Gnahp]

On 1/1/2025 at 7:38 PM, Volvobrick said:

Drill a hole and refill. 

I have a few empty ones at home, the cap can be opened 

maybe I'll pour my eau de toilette to refill it, still cheaper than the merc expensive air freshener 

[Volvobrick]

On 1/1/2025 at 9:07 PM, Gnahp said:

I have a few empty ones at home, the cap can be opened 

maybe I'll pour my eau de toilette to refill it, still cheaper than the merc expensive air freshener 

I never like freshener. I think they leave a layer of oil film on the windscreen. 

Edited January 1 by Volvobrick

[mersaylee]

On 1/1/2025 at 8:07 PM, Gnahp said:

I have a few empty ones at home, the cap can be opened 

maybe I'll pour my eau de toilette to refill it, still cheaper than the merc expensive air freshener 

Was gonna suggest make your own concoction...mama lehmong...😁

[Gnahp]

On 1/1/2025 at 9:05 PM, mersaylee said:

Was gonna suggest make your own concoction...mama lehmong...😁

pour in this one

whole car will have teksi unker feel 😁

[Mkl22]

On 12/31/2024 at 7:59 PM, Gnahp said:

changed both the aircon filters today

this time I lazy, changed them after 14 months instead of 12 months

left is new, right is old

this one is obvious

 

You don’t use recirculate? My outside air one was hardly dirty.