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Greetings MB Chief.
please refer a good engineer within shomolu axis.
My MB Legs need attention.

Omayie:
Greetings MB Chief.
please refer a good engineer within shomolu axis.
My MB Legs need attention.

Want to try Surulere? I think it’s close to Somolu. I have a contact there, if you don’t mind Surulere

I need help with a C200 Kompressor.

I recently changed the rear absorbers and coil springs but since then whenever I'm driving I hear lots of noises coming from underneath the car like there are lots of loose parts. I'm even scared to drive at high speed. I took it back to the absorbers were changed but it's like they just worsened the situation. I need a professional around fagba/ogba/agege to help me fix it

I paid 40k total for the two rear absorbers and 30k total for the two coil springs all brand new. Hope I wasn't scammed.

Valtteri:
Want to try Surulere? I think it’s close to Somolu. I have a contact there, if you don’t mind Surulere

Ok Chief. I will appreciate your support

Thevenine:
I need help with a C200 Kompressor.

I recently changed the rear absorbers and coil springs but since then whenever I'm driving I hear lots of noises coming from underneath the car like there are lots of loose parts. I'm even scared to drive at high speed. I took it back to the absorbers were changed but it's like they just worsened the situation. I need a professional around fagba/ogba/agege to help me fix it

I paid 40k total for the two rear absorbers and 30k total for the two coil springs all brand new. Hope I wasn't scammed.

From your description, the issue sounds like an improper installation rather than the absorbers or springs themselves. When rear absorbers and coil springs are changed, if they’re not seated correctly or the top/bottom mountings are not properly tightened, you’ll hear rattling, knocking, or clunking noises as though parts are loose.

A few things we’d like you to check or have a professional check immediately:
1. Top & Bottom Mounts – If the absorber mounts (rubber bushes & bolts) are not tightened properly, you’ll definitely hear knocking.
2. Spring Seating – Rear coil springs must sit correctly in their upper and lower seats. If they’re misaligned, they’ll cause noise and poor stability.
3. Stabilizer Links / Bushings – Sometimes during absorber replacement, sway bar links or bushings get stressed or left loose. That also creates noise.
4. Torque Specs – If bolts were not tightened to the correct torque, you’ll feel vibrations and looseness at speed.

As for cost:
• ₦40,000 for two rear absorbers and ₦30,000 for two coil springs (both brand new) is within normal range for a Mercedes C200 Kompressor (W203/W204). You were not scammed on parts price. The real issue is quality of work done during installation.

⚠️ We strongly advise you not to keep driving at high speed until this is properly fixed, to avoid further suspension or safety damage.

RyanAutomotive:
From your description, the issue sounds like an improper installation rather than the absorbers or springs themselves. When rear absorbers and coil springs are changed, if they’re not seated correctly or the top/bottom mountings are not properly tightened, you’ll hear rattling, knocking, or clunking noises as though parts are loose.

A few things we’d like you to check or have a professional check immediately:
1. Top & Bottom Mounts – If the absorber mounts (rubber bushes & bolts) are not tightened properly, you’ll definitely hear knocking.
2. Spring Seating – Rear coil springs must sit correctly in their upper and lower seats. If they’re misaligned, they’ll cause noise and poor stability.
3. Stabilizer Links / Bushings – Sometimes during absorber replacement, sway bar links or bushings get stressed or left loose. That also creates noise.
4. Torque Specs – If bolts were not tightened to the correct torque, you’ll feel vibrations and looseness at speed.

As for cost:
• ₦40,000 for two rear absorbers and ₦30,000 for two coil springs (both brand new) is within normal range for a Mercedes C200 Kompressor (W203/W204). You were not scammed on parts price. The real issue is quality of work done during installation.

⚠️ We strongly advise you not to keep driving at high speed until this is properly fixed, to avoid further suspension or safety damage.

Much appreciated thanks. Can any recommend a good Benz specialist around fagba/ogba/agege? Thanks

How can u own a car and not have tools.
I temember when my crosstour was acting funny.my battery was getting corroded and i was too lazy to follow up. I called two mechanics and 1 rewire. Guess what those dumbos told me. One said its my starter. The meko said brainbox. Another one said gasket. Thank god for chat gpt. I figured out the problem after 3 weeks. It was a burnt fuse .i swear i can never call mechanic aside ball joint and shocks and brakes. They are all out there to scatter your car. Better use chat gpt to figure out the problem

Thevenine:
Much appreciated thanks. Can any recommend a good Benz specialist around fagba/ogba/agege? Thanks

2cribz:
How can u own a car and not have tools.
I temember when my crosstour was acting funny.my battery was getting corroded and i was too lazy to follow up. I called two mechanics and 1 rewire. Guess what those dumbos told me. One said its my starter. The meko said brainbox. Another one said gasket. Thank god for chat gpt. I figured out the problem after 3 weeks. It was a burnt fuse .i swear i can never call mechanic aside ball joint and shocks and brakes. They are all out there to scatter your car. Better use chat gpt to figure out the problem

I'll assume you wanted to quote someone else because I'm not sure how your reply is relevant to my request.

Thevenine:
I'll assume you wanted to quote someone else because I'm not sure how your reply is relevant to my request.

Leave am
Bro. that ChatGPT go still lead am too where he no go know

I need serious help, oil fininshed in my W211(E320) then the car stopped on the road, it was when the mechanic came to check that he discovered that there no oil again in the car, in fact the engine was very hard for him to roll. So he asked me to jsut put any oil in the car and start it, that if it starts then i should off it and buy the real engine oil for the car then do normal servicing. But now, i tried what he said i poured a black oil inside but the car didn't start yet.
Please what could have gone wrong with the car, i don't have money now to buy another engine o.

cbrass:
I need serious help, oil fininshed in my W211(E320) then the car stopped on the road, it was when the mechanic came to check that he discovered that there no oil again in the car, in fact the engine was very hard for him to roll. So he asked me to jsut put any oil in the car and start it, that if it starts then i should off it and buy the real engine oil for the car then do normal servicing. But now, i tried what he said i poured a black oil inside but the car didn't start yet.
Please what could have gone wrong with the car, i don't have money now to buy another engine o.

If the car is still cranking but did not start it fine but if it not cranking at all it can be the engine has knocked ohhh due to oil shortage

Abbeyismo:
If the car is still cranking but did not start it fine but if it not cranking at all it can be the engine has knocked ohhh due to oil shortage

It didnt crank

cbrass:
It didnt crank

Haaa omo 👁️
Get a technician to help you and check it the engine is still alive or dead

cbrass:
I need serious help, oil fininshed in my W211(E320) then the car stopped on the road, it was when the mechanic came to check that he discovered that there no oil again in the car, in fact the engine was very hard for him to roll. So he asked me to jsut put any oil in the car and start it, that if it starts then i should off it and buy the real engine oil for the car then do normal servicing. But now, i tried what he said i poured a black oil inside but the car didn't start yet.
Please what could have gone wrong with the car, i don't have money now to buy another engine o.

But oil warning light usually show at the dashboard. Are you not sensitive to notice it

Asquare84:
But oil warning light usually show at the dashboard. Are you not sensitive to notice it

I wasn't the one driving it, gave the car to my brother to use for the mean time. So he said that he didn't pay too much attention to the dashboard .

Abbeyismo:
Haaa omo 👁️
Get a technician to help you and check it the engine is still alive or dead

A Mechanic came around today and said that i have to replace the engine

cbrass:
A Mechanic came around today and said that i have to replace the engine

Find money and do that because that will give u rest of mind instead of rebuilding the engine

Abbeyismo:
Find money and do that because that will give u rest of mind instead of rebuilding the engine

Okay thanks.

can he afford to buy a car?

cbrass:
I wasn't the one driving it, gave the car to my brother to use for the mean time. So he said that he didn't pay too much attention to the dashboard .

Kewtt:
can he afford to buy a car?

Yes

cbrass:
Yes

I use the same car m112 engine, can I ask how long b4 u service and whst oil u use… you have idea how much the engine is?

shagamite:
I use the same car m112 engine, can I ask how long b4 u service and whst oil u use… you have idea how much the engine is?

Engine is between 500k to 800k. But if you are buying around 500k it will be borale (meaning no AC compressor and some other things attached) just engine only. But want I want to do is swap the engine. The mechanic said that I should not use Mobil 1 again that if I don't use the car often the oil will dry up,that was what happened in my own case. The oil we bought now is Mobil XHP 45k for two(8 liters). We must be changing it every month according to what he said. This is just for w211 engine o

Sometimes for like two weeks I won't.t use the car so I gave it to my brother and he also doesn't drive it often,jut ones in a week

cbrass:
Engine is between 500k to 800k. But if you are buying around 500k it will be borale (meaning no AC compressor and some other things attached) just engine only. But want I want to do is swap the engine. The mechanic said that I should not use Mobil 1 again that if I don't use the car often the oil will dry up,that was what happened in my own case. The oil we bought now is Mobil XHP 45k for two(8 liters). We must be changing it every month according to what he said. This is just for w211 engine o

The engine cost tho, make I dey maintain mine dey go, e never gave me issues and I use Mobil xhp 8 liters as well and I change it every 6 months. And I change gear oil every year.

shagamite:
The engine cost tho, make I dey maintain mine dey go, e never gave me issues and I use Mobil xhp 8 liters as well and I change it every 6 months. And I change gear oil every year.

okay that is good

Good morning
My E350 2010 the Engine Oil Keeps Showing Oil Low Refile At next fuel - the oil keeps shutting …. What could be the cause and there is no leakage anywhere.
I have been topping up the oil whenever that shows. My mechanic says the engine is weak already that we should replace the engine. Please what could be the problem. This is a car I don’t drive often

The mechanic has already put fear inside of u. How can an aluminium ngine be weak. Its either your rings are carbon stuck which is the only reason for oil short.fear not. Blue smoke is not the end of the world. Go and buy seafoam like 5 cans.pour inside fuel tank and oil. Fuel tank half can =1 full tank.... oil crankcase.add it to the
New oil. Take it to express and fire the engine for good 30mins.u must see changes.i no say city road o. I said express straight road...

joshdgr8:
Good morning
My E350 2010 the Engine Oil Keeps Showing Oil Low Refile At next fuel - the oil keeps shutting …. What could be the cause and there is no leakage anywhere.
I have been topping up the oil whenever that shows. My mechanic says the engine is weak already that we should replace the engine. Please what could be the problem. This is a car I don’t drive often

joshdgr8:
Good morning
My E350 2010 the Engine Oil Keeps Showing Oil Low Refile At next fuel - the oil keeps shutting …. What could be the cause and there is no leakage anywhere.
I have been topping up the oil whenever that shows. My mechanic says the engine is weak already that we should replace the engine. Please what could be the problem. This is a car I don’t drive often

My younger brother had this issue recently on his 09 E350. He was having blue smoke. One engine seller linked him to a mechanic that works engine for him. His engine was ringed and it is working fine. The job was done late last month and it cost him #670k for everything.

Percival9:
My c230 2004 radiator fan suddenly start turning on full speed when i turn on my ignition b4 even cranking the car

When the fault started it was fluctuation of fan soeed it will go high come back low within a min

Buh now on ignition sef its going full speed


Who know the cause.??

what caused mine was the switch that connects the fan from the ac switch. So if the switch is corroded then, the fans will think ac is on 24/7 and will keep blowing. Check that switch connects to the radiator under the fan. It has 3 pins i think