Thanks for the video. My C230 Kompressor has 173,000 miles on it with original coil packs. I changed the spark plugs about a year ago. Just ordered 4 OEM coil packs and new spark plugs from FCP Euro. I'm also having a slightly rough idle when i come to a stop light. I'm hoping this will smoothen it out.
Hows maintenance on these cars. With all the bad rep Benz gets. I know a shop who is trying to sell me an 07 c230 v6. They replaced the timing chain head gasket and some shaft i forgot the name 147k. Yours with with 280k make me rethink of actually buying it
I have not had any major issues with the vehicle. I had an AC compressor go out and replaced that. I have changed out the front suspension, starter, and coolant reservoir and hoses. Didn't really cost me much. Just my time. I regularly change the oil and that's about it. My vehicle is the V4 - supercharged Kompressor.
I didn't change sparks or ignition coils as much as I should have. I changed the sparks about every 50k miles and only the ignition coil packs 2 times before at 75k and 150k.
I’m in the process of changing the spark plugs. I’ve gotten all of them changed except the exact one you had trouble with. What did you use to finally get the spark plug out
I just had to turn very very slow and wiggled the spark a little bit and was able to finally remove the spark plug. Got one good grabbed and it finally came out. I used a spark plug removal socket.
I have a c320 2003. And the ignition light came on. It says that like 6 spark plugs are bad. So i should replace the 12 just to be sure. My question is how do I know what sparkplugs i need for my car ?
I would replace all since you have the area open already. You can google what spark plug you need, or look at FCPEuro, local auto stores where you are located like AutoZone, O'reileys, Advanced Auto, etc...
Question can you make a video of you’re car itself. I’m trying to make my car all black too. Also was you’re car showing a engine light? Anytime I try to go up a hill or even try to give some gas to the car when I’m driving it’s very slow and doesn’t give enough power. Im wondering if that’s my cars issue.
No, my car was not showing a light. I was doing regular maintenance and it was a little over time. See prior comment on when I change the sparks. I changed all coils due to a slight rough idle. Definitely I'll get a video on how to black out. I can show what I had de-chromed. It's been about 5 years since I had plasti-dipped most of the chrome on the car. Pretty simple process.
@@RapidRalphsVehicleVlog my car is throwing a light. It’s either the spark plugs or the down stream sensor. My car is blacked on everything except the wheels which I’ll be doing this Friday. But the headlights I’m changing to something else
@@mangochampagnelasssi9028 You should hook up a code sensor to see what code you are getting. there are some cheap options out there. I want to change my headlights also. Not sure to which one yet. You'll have to remove bumper and then three screws to switch out. Not too difficult.
@@RapidRalphsVehicleVlog yeah I have a code reader it can go either way between the two issues. But I’m gonna change both anyways cus it’s better in the long run. These are older cars the headlights I like are beautiful I’ll link em
I change my spark plugs probably every 40,00 miles. I was already over the mileage so I thought I would change them for regular maintenance. Some people recommend every 30,000 miles. For the coil packs, I had a slight rough idle which I thought I would change all coils which made a huge difference after changing.
For some reason, my hood struts were broke and did not et me open all the way. I do love that feature where you can put the hood at the 90 degree angle!!
Thanks for the video. My C230 Kompressor has 173,000 miles on it with original coil packs. I changed the spark plugs about a year ago. Just ordered 4 OEM coil packs and new spark plugs from FCP Euro. I'm also having a slightly rough idle when i come to a stop light. I'm hoping this will smoothen it out.
Nice. 173k miles. You can also check motor mounts or transmission mounts if they have never been replaced to help if you have vibration issues.
How much for the coil (4)?
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I just got one with 200,000 miles on it and it has some issues, but runs perfectly fine.
Yes, always great to be running good! Everything running well over here!
i’ve worked on cars for years w many diff tools and never heard these references like (E-A) when referring to sizes??
Hows maintenance on these cars. With all the bad rep Benz gets. I know a shop who is trying to sell me an 07 c230 v6. They replaced the timing chain head gasket and some shaft i forgot the name 147k. Yours with with 280k make me rethink of actually buying it
I have not had any major issues with the vehicle. I had an AC compressor go out and replaced that. I have changed out the front suspension, starter, and coolant reservoir and hoses. Didn't really cost me much. Just my time. I regularly change the oil and that's about it. My vehicle is the V4 - supercharged Kompressor.
May I ask how many times you’ve replace your c230 and at what mileage intervals. Thanks
I didn't change sparks or ignition coils as much as I should have. I changed the sparks about every 50k miles and only the ignition coil packs 2 times before at 75k and 150k.
I’m in the process of changing the spark plugs. I’ve gotten all of them changed except the exact one you had trouble with. What did you use to finally get the spark plug out
I just had to turn very very slow and wiggled the spark a little bit and was able to finally remove the spark plug. Got one good grabbed and it finally came out. I used a spark plug removal socket.
@@RapidRalphsVehicleVlog no worries I got a better tool to get it out
I have a c320 2003. And the ignition light came on. It says that like 6 spark plugs are bad. So i should replace the 12 just to be sure. My question is how do I know what sparkplugs i need for my car ?
I would replace all since you have the area open already. You can google what spark plug you need, or look at FCPEuro, local auto stores where you are located like AutoZone, O'reileys, Advanced Auto, etc...
Unrelated but have you ever had code P0600?
I haven't received the P0600 code yet. Hopefully nothing too serious.
Question can you make a video of you’re car itself. I’m trying to make my car all black too. Also was you’re car showing a engine light? Anytime I try to go up a hill or even try to give some gas to the car when I’m driving it’s very slow and doesn’t give enough power. Im wondering if that’s my cars issue.
No, my car was not showing a light. I was doing regular maintenance and it was a little over time. See prior comment on when I change the sparks. I changed all coils due to a slight rough idle. Definitely I'll get a video on how to black out. I can show what I had de-chromed. It's been about 5 years since I had plasti-dipped most of the chrome on the car. Pretty simple process.
@@RapidRalphsVehicleVlog my car is throwing a light. It’s either the spark plugs or the down stream sensor. My car is blacked on everything except the wheels which I’ll be doing this Friday. But the headlights I’m changing to something else
@@mangochampagnelasssi9028 You should hook up a code sensor to see what code you are getting. there are some cheap options out there. I want to change my headlights also. Not sure to which one yet. You'll have to remove bumper and then three screws to switch out. Not too difficult.
@@RapidRalphsVehicleVlog yeah I have a code reader it can go either way between the two issues. But I’m gonna change both anyways cus it’s better in the long run. These are older cars the headlights I like are beautiful I’ll link em
@@mangochampagnelasssi9028 Did you ever link the lights? I am wanting to clean mine, but it is so hot and humid here right now!!
Why did you replace them?
I change my spark plugs probably every 40,00 miles. I was already over the mileage so I thought I would change them for regular maintenance. Some people recommend every 30,000 miles. For the coil packs, I had a slight rough idle which I thought I would change all coils which made a huge difference after changing.
If you open the hood all the way it's easy to change the plugs
For some reason, my hood struts were broke and did not et me open all the way. I do love that feature where you can put the hood at the 90 degree angle!!
@@RapidRalphsVehicleVlog same