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Choosing the correct fluids for your car is one of the most daunting tasks for a new DIYer. The local auto parts store will have walls lined with oils, solvents, and fluids as far as the eye can see without the definitive information you need. Choosing the right engine coolant is no different. Is...

To ensure long life and peace of mind in your seven-speed (722.9) Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission, periodic service is a must. Many manufacturers, including Mercedes, claim that their transmission fluid is for life, but that's simply not the case. Instead, follow this service procedure to...

One of the most universal experiences as a car owner is paying for fuel. Whether that be electricity, gasoline, diesel, or yesterday’s fry oil, there’ll always be complaints about the cost unless it were free. Because of a changing climate, we now have a large offering of vehicles that, with the...

The ’90s were a radical time for automakers and car enthusiasts. New technology and advancements in assembly materials made going faster, easier, and safer than ever before. Automakers began experimenting with these new technologies and creating prototypes, test beds, and even complete driving...

Since Mercedes-Benz brought us the W202 in 1993, the C-Class has been synonymous with usable and dependable European luxury at a reasonable price point. The smallest four-door in the lineup until recently, the C-Class has served not only as a useful point of market penetration for Mercedes but...

Mercedes vehicles have combined large displacement and big power with a plush ride and cozy interior for over half a century. Both long-term and short-term owners of Silver Arrows know that due to this trademark smoothness, few parts of ownership are more irritating than an intermittent but...

The Mercedes M272 and M273 engines are some of the best to own second-hand. Each variant has a few unique foibles, but intake manifold failures are some of the most consistent across all of them. Their variable-length, vacuum-actuated intake manifolds are relatively uncommon among manufacturers...

Possibly the most critical factor in car ownership is its reliability. Everyone pays for a vehicle once, but those who don’t do their research or choose with their heart can subject themselves to a lifetime of financial and emotional pain. Now, whatever constitutes something as “worth it” is...

The W166 Mercedes-Benz ML & GL chassis existed as the key Sport-Utility offering for the Silver Arrow brand from 2012 through 2019. It entered production as the third iteration of the M-Class and ended production as the first GLE-Class following a mid-cycle rename and facelift in 2015. With...

Mercedes has a long history of designing and developing their own automatic transmissions. Where many companies reach out to dedicated transmission manufacturers, you can find Mercedes units in American and German-made vehicles. The 722.9 was the go-to in the mid-’10s and is found in nearly every...