S320 1996 Engine Issues
msminhas
04-09-2004, 01:50 AM
I would really appreciate some insight on the problem I am facing with this car now. It has been acting like a black hole for me, as far as maintenance is concerned.
Recently, I noticed when I turn on the A/C the car's terperature goes up from 80, to like 98 or even a 100 at times. I sometimes noticed white smoke emerging from the bottom of my car. Today, I had the A/C on with termperature at 98. I stopped at a redlight, and saw smoke coming from my hood. I parked the car on the side of the road, turned the A/C off. There was smoke coming from way below the engine.
Please tell me what would be wrong. It works fine with the A/C off. Would appreciate a quick reply. My e-mail address is [email protected]
Recently, I noticed when I turn on the A/C the car's terperature goes up from 80, to like 98 or even a 100 at times. I sometimes noticed white smoke emerging from the bottom of my car. Today, I had the A/C on with termperature at 98. I stopped at a redlight, and saw smoke coming from my hood. I parked the car on the side of the road, turned the A/C off. There was smoke coming from way below the engine.
Please tell me what would be wrong. It works fine with the A/C off. Would appreciate a quick reply. My e-mail address is [email protected]
Shpyder
07-03-2004, 10:05 PM
get an eclipse.
thetiger
12-29-2005, 01:48 AM
from what you said it seems you have coolent leak when it overheats check the coolant level and there are many reasons such
1- fan clutch
2- front 2 aux fans
3- bad radiator
4- thermostat
first fix the overheat cause.
1- fan clutch
2- front 2 aux fans
3- bad radiator
4- thermostat
first fix the overheat cause.
mercedes420
01-06-2006, 08:41 PM
What a fool, get an eclipse.. Come on now no eclipse could ever compete with a mercedes.. As for your smoking problem, I would bring it to a reliable shop and have the diagnose it for you.. Seems like it could be something electrical, or just a coolant problem..
next
01-08-2006, 05:41 PM
What a fool, get an eclipse.. Come on now no eclipse could ever compete with a mercedes
Interior wise: No, an eclipse can not stand a chance.
Reliability: No. Mitsu's are much more reliable
I have owned a couple of Mercedes, both of them were very unreliable and costly, though they had very nice interiors. After my 2nd merc having as many problems as my first one, I decided that I was fed up and bought a Cadillac CTS-V. I could not be happier.. It is much faster, smoother, more reliable, and cheaper than the Mercedes that I had. I admit I miss the quality of the dash components that the Mercedes had, but the whole car in general makes up for it.
My CTS V - 43,000 miles and only regular maintenance.. no abnormal repairs done yet.
Interior wise: No, an eclipse can not stand a chance.
Reliability: No. Mitsu's are much more reliable
I have owned a couple of Mercedes, both of them were very unreliable and costly, though they had very nice interiors. After my 2nd merc having as many problems as my first one, I decided that I was fed up and bought a Cadillac CTS-V. I could not be happier.. It is much faster, smoother, more reliable, and cheaper than the Mercedes that I had. I admit I miss the quality of the dash components that the Mercedes had, but the whole car in general makes up for it.
My CTS V - 43,000 miles and only regular maintenance.. no abnormal repairs done yet.
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