Category: Mercedes R-Class Forum

Hello dear FoRumsfRounde, after extensive research here a excursion on the topic of coolant: If you roll the operating material regulations of Mercedes, you come to the conclusion that our cars demand a cooler supplement/refrigerant according to sheet 325.0 (concentrate), or also 326.0, that is then already in the ratio 50/50 with water premixed. If you go with this desire to the friendly one, he will usually offer a blue coolant and also the search on the accessories market ze In Germany, however, almost all coolants in the above list are blue, reference here is the Glysantin G48. Now my R-Class from factory Tuscaloosa is filled with yellow coolant and I would like to give if half a litre is missing no blue one. In my search in the list I found two yellow ones according to sheet 325.0: the Zerex G 05 from Valvoline, which is only sold in the USA, and the Glysantin G05. The latter is only available in the 20 litre canister in Germany. This is enough for the next 30 years… This is where the resourceful internet trade comes into play, which the G05 also offers in 1 l or 2 l containers.

Hello together, I have seen that MB offers under the number B67660099 a separation grid/separation net, which can be mounted behind the 2nd row of seats, for example, to be able to pack the trunk under the ceiling on holiday trips. Depending on the dealer this is offered between 160 and 190 €. The images and descriptions found so far do not allow any statement about the stability of the grid, but rather allow the quality of a thin “flying grid” to be guessed – would of course completely a Bsurd. Does one of you have such a separation grid and can tell if the part is really robust and holds something back, if you have packed back (not too heavy) luggage up to the top and have to step on the brake properly? Sure, that the lighter things lie above, but also those my children in the 2nd row and later also do not fly around my ears with a full braking. How expensive is it to mount that part? Is this possible in a few handles or is the length I’m sorry, Robert, I’m sorry, but I’m sorry, Robert.

Hello together I have an R. Over time I watched growing dents on the left and right of the handle list at the bend at the tailgate. For a long time I could not explain how these were created within 6 months since purchase. When the automatic drive could not close the flap again, I pressed the flap under the license plate and promptly caused a bump. I therefore assume that the dents also press through the manual I also noticed the same damage to other R-Class vehicles. Apparently, there are also other classes. Therefore, the question to you: is this a general problem with Mercedes with rear flap drive? Best regards MB-R

Hello guys, wanted to start a collection thread, as it is with you with the topic rust. Had had my recently completely checked on it, and with me would find nothing at all.. luckily. (Stand now also some months outside) I would just be interested if it is somehow year of construction dependent, whether the rust occurs, and one can exclude it from a certain year of construction. Therefore, I would be interested to see if the mopf can also rust. a few experiences grateful, Ps. Meiner is from 2007 and it is like said nothing to see. Greetings Christian.

Hello together. My name is Michael, I write from Austria and am new here. Come from the Vw Forum corner. Feel like a forum tourist, I’m also a guest in the Saab municipality. I’m thinking about buying a second car/transporter. Among other things, an R500 came into my mind. Budget is at max 1500€(nothing is clear to me) so a Bj 2006 offers itself. Have an eye on a model,is listed on autoscout24.at(are only 3 R500 on offer, unfortunately it can not link) Bj 2006 4+2Sitzer 202000km around 11990€ (female dealer) Long or short version is not noted maybe you can help me there. Same with leather equipment Alkantara? Full leather better? Running performance is high. Is such an Fz still well rideable for 100000km?(principally) To the R500 in general. What extras should be installed in any case? What is possible? How repair-friendly is the V8? Does a free competent workshop get along with it? Have the budget already increased once, but pay Is there another increase for a 2007 R500 with the 388Ps? The 306Ps engine is supposed to be the more robust.? That’s it for the first time. Thank you for your patience while reading. Would be grateful for your answers as well as for experiences and tips. P.s. FAQ and forum has already been browsed. MfG Michael

Hello together, I am just exploring the R class market and have a question to which I have not yet been able to find an answer. Since we are “only” a family of 4 I am actually not looking for a 6 or 7 seater, but rather a long version with 5 seats. Since these are quite difficult to find, I slowly also consider buying a R class with retractable 3rd row of seats. However, I want to lose as little space as possible for this actually not needed extra. As far as I know, a long version with 5 seats has 633/2360 liters of trunk volume. My question, how much trunk volume has a long version with folded 3rd row of seats? Are there any other disadvantages of the 3rd row of seats?

Hello dear R-community, I did a R 320 long last week and I’m excited about this car. My last one was a ML 270CDI, with which I was very happy to go under. But the R-class is something special……. I’m living in Norway and I’m looking forward to my first tour to Germany. Now to my problem… Yes, unfortunately it’s the case that I had the car for 2 days and the first problem appeared. 🙁 When I bought the car, the seller gave me such a kl a battery pressed into my hand and told me that it was defective and that he bought this new one, which I now have to install myself. He told me that this battery is going to go where the big main battery is. Unfortunately, I didn’t find this little one at the main battery,but I probably saw more that my poles are totally oksed. Now I’ve disconnected the battery, cleaned the poles and from now on my stationary heating and my compass is gone. where is this little battery and why is Webasto and compass no longer going? Would you be very grateful.

Hello, I noticed during the last headlight cleaning process that the driver side no longer cleans/sprays the headlight, but rather the car driving ahead. That’s kind of funny and I could also “happy” passers-by or a police control with it, but I prefer an intact headlight cleaning. Now the new lift nozzle is in front of me … but I really have to dismantle the complete front bumper to solve the “one” screw of the old lift nozzle to be able to??? I am grateful for any helpful hint!!!

Hello dear R community, I’m looking for some tips on how to get my radio/CD changer to run again. Since my last camping holiday with the kids my drive is completely jammed. I think the three ??? audio games of my kids are to blame. I can neither eject CD-s nor new insert. the ad claims 3 places occupied and 4 free. Playing is also not possible. With each turn on the device tries to make a CD run for about 1 minute and then breaks My friend spoke of the fact that the whole center console has to be removed and the whole unit is then sent in. (about 3 weeks processing time). Costs if it is reparable approx. 1000 Euro or everything new for approx. 3000,-€. That I can no longer hear CD ́s is not so bad, but I can never make a Navi update again, moreover I fear that the harm a possible sales value significantly lowers. Would me over a few tips to look forward to. Thank you

Hello together, I want to pull a trailer with the R 320 cdi, quite often, should I get an additional oil cooler for the transmission (7-G-tronic)…? Thank you