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by Alvinthebeast
Thu Sep 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Assistance for Pedestrian Protection System
Replies: 5
Views: 186

Re: Assistance for Pedestrian Protection System

I have not seen any instances of someone disabling the system; what would be the rationale for such an action?
by Alvinthebeast
Thu Sep 18, 2025 11:59 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Assistance for Pedestrian Protection System
Replies: 5
Views: 186

Re: Assistance for Pedestrian Protection System

Intentional disablement differs from wear and tear, and insurers increasingly employ forensic investigators, particularly where substantial compensation payouts are anticipated.
by Alvinthebeast
Thu Jun 26, 2025 6:12 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Coolant antifreeze for the 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B 200 CDI (246.201)
Replies: 7
Views: 10210

Re: Coolant antifreeze for the 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B 200 CDI (246.201)

Mercedes used blue coolant until 2014, after which it was replaced by pink coolant.
by Alvinthebeast
Thu May 22, 2025 7:53 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Could you assist me in identifying this sound - brief video
Replies: 6
Views: 4989

Re: Could you assist me in identifying this sound - brief video

Greetings

I photographed each of the brake pads and discs. Aside from appearing dusty, are there any apparent issues present? I observed that the pads are nearly in contact with the discs - is that typical?
by Alvinthebeast
Thu May 22, 2025 7:53 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Could you assist me in identifying this sound - brief video
Replies: 6
Views: 4989

Re: Could you assist me in identifying this sound - brief video

Greetings Thank you for your counsel; that appears to be a plausible explanation. I was merely uncertain if it indicated something more malevolent. It may seem trivial, but when assessing whether one object is hotter than another, one often evaluates the temperature by positioning the hand nearby to...
by Alvinthebeast
Thu May 22, 2025 7:51 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Could you assist me in identifying this sound - brief video
Replies: 6
Views: 4989

Could you assist me in identifying this sound - brief video

Greetings Could someone assist me in identifying the potential sources of this sound? Information I possess. The sound intermittently occurs, not consistently from the outset. It may manifest when decelerating at extremely low speeds, such as when inching towards a red light and then applying the br...
by Alvinthebeast
Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:35 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2014 C218 CLS250 with AMG badge?
Replies: 5
Views: 23967

Re: 2014 C218 CLS250 with AMG badge?

It is present on the inner matting, but absent elsewhere. Does anybody know whether they were installed as standard equipment? If it is aftermarket, it is being sold!
by Alvinthebeast
Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:33 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2014 C218 CLS250 with AMG badge?
Replies: 5
Views: 23967

2014 C218 CLS250 with AMG badge?

Greetings, everyone. Merely a little matter. Did Mercedes affix AMG badges on AMG Line vehicles? I own a 2014 CLS250, which has a CLS250 badge on the left side of the trunk and an AMG emblem on the right side. If it is factory-installed, I will retain it; but, if it is not, I plan to remove it, sinc...
by Alvinthebeast
Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Dilemma about the E70 X5. Before or after Lci. (3 litres per day)
Replies: 4
Views: 7763

Re: Dilemma about the E70 X5. Before or after Lci. (3 litres per day)

You are in the same predicament I had a few months before. I opted for the LCI 40d; yet, having had a late E53 3.0d for the last decade, I still have misgivings over the N57 engine. In truth, the earlier pre-LCI M57N2 surpasses in most aspects; nonetheless, the LCI features an 8HP gearbox, CIC, enha...