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* turn signal 12-volt 21-watt with offset pin 7507 P21W
 
* turn signal 12-volt 21-watt with offset pin 7507 P21W
 
* running light ??? R10W
 
* running light ??? R10W
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==== headlight bulbs ====
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* Sylvania type 9003
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The high and low beams are contained in the same bulb.
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Should cost between $10 and $30 depending on brightness, life span, color temperature.
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The cheaper ones should last longer because they aren't burning as hot.
  
 
====January, 2016====
 
====January, 2016====

Revision as of 01:52, 19 November 2017

1995 Mercedes E320 Wagon

  • 3.2L I6 FI
  • Rear wheel drive
  • VIN: WDBEA92E1SF338019
  • 1995 E-Class
  • Fuel tank capacity:
  • Est MPG (from edmunds.com): 16 city / 22 highway
  • Original equipment tire size: 195/65-15

Maintenance

rear brake light bulbs

12-volt 21-watt 1156

The configuration of the lights in the rear tail light cluster is four bulbs arranged vertically. From top to bottom:

  • brake light 12-volt 21-watt 1156 P21W
  • reverse light 12-volt 21-watt 1156 P21W
  • turn signal 12-volt 21-watt with offset pin 7507 P21W
  • running light ??? R10W

headlight bulbs

  • Sylvania type 9003

The high and low beams are contained in the same bulb. Should cost between $10 and $30 depending on brightness, life span, color temperature. The cheaper ones should last longer because they aren't burning as hot.

January, 2016

Heater blower regulator replaced, cowl drain cleared

July, 2015

New cabin air filters, new engine air filter

Cabin air filter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m5oPNdFkW4

Engine air filter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlgdrhV_B-M

March 2015

Checkup, new tires, new front coil springs, new front wheel bearings, wheel alignment

Feb 2016

Car stalled while driving. Would crank, but not start. Towed to the mechanic and it started, but is running rough.

Caused by misfires on cylinders 1 and 3. No spark from coils 6 and 4. Ignition coils for cylinders 4 and 6 have failed. Spark plugs and ignition wires worn.

Installed 3 ignition coils. Installed ignition wires. Installed 6 spark plugs. $900