This book is an E-class buyer's
guide, maintenance handbook and technical reference source all wrapped into one.
It is full of tech tips, service hints and system descriptions, plus lots of
insightful information about the W124 E-Class chassis. This E-Class Owner's
Bible™ can help steer you through the purchase of your first Mercedes-Benz,
provide the information necessary to maintain your E-Class to factory standards,
give you the assurance to speak knowledgeably to your service professional and
provide you with the hot setup for better road handling.
The prospective buyer will also find
tips on what to watch out for, why a pre-purchase inspection is important and
why one model may be preferred to another. Do-it-yourself owners will discover a
huge hands-on maintenance chapter to help keep their E-Class at peak efficiency.
To bring you this authoritative volume, Bentley Publishers has teamed
up with Stu Ritter, a 25-year independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop
owner/technician and current technical editor of The Star (the magazine of the
Mercedes-Benz Club of America).
Models
covered:
Gasoline engine:
260E
300E, 300E 2.6, 300E 2.8, 300E 4MATIC
300CE, 300CE cabrio
300TE, 300TE 4MATIC
400E
500E
E320 sedan, coupe, cabrio and wagon
E420
E500
Diesel engine:
300D Turbo, 300D 2.5 Turbo, 300TD Turbo, E300 Diesel
Features:
- Comprehensive maintenance procedures, including HVAC microfilter
replacement, brake pad and rotor replacement and engine oil and fluid change
procedures listing the necessary tools, tightening torques and fluid
capacities.
- Year-by-year analysis of E-Class technical highlights, including the
inspiring 500E sports sedan and when the multi-cam M104 engine replaced the
M103 single cam workhorse.
- Buying tips on how to get the best car for the least amount of money,
things to look for during the test-drive and how having a prepurchase
inspection can potentially save you thousands of dollars.
- Seasoned advice on choosing the right repair shop, be it an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer, an independent specialist or an all makes–all models
shop.
- Detailed technical information on vehicle systems, including engines,
suspension, drivetrain, body and interior features.
- Performance modifications, including a listing of all the parts needed to
upgrade to the Sportline suspension.
- A brief historical overview of Mercedes-Benz, the world's oldest car
company.
This
book is an E-class buyer's guide, maintenance handbook and technical reference
source all wrapped into one. It is full of tech tips, service hints and system
descriptions, plus lots of insightful information about the W124 E-Class
chassis.
Softcover
by Bentley Publishers
8-3/8 in. by 11 in.
352 pages
495 B&W photographs, illustrations & diagrams
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) Owners Bible: 1986-1995
