Weekly car care and maintenance Mercedes 190 (W201)

Mercedes 190: introduction
The Mercedes Benz 190 was released in Europe at the end of 1982 and entered the UK in September of the following year. All vehicles feature traditional, practical...

Your Mercedes 190 Owner's Manual
The purpose of this manual is to help you make the best use of your vehicle. This can be achieved in several ways. The guide will help you decide what work needs to be...

Main dangers
Scalding Do not remove the radiator cap or expansion tank until the engine is cold. Engine oil, transmission and steering fluids can also be dangerously hot if the...

Specific Hazards
Hydrofluoric acid This highly toxic and corrosive substance is formed when certain types of synthetic rubber are heated above 400°C, which are used to make some o-rings,...

If the engine does not start
If the engine does not start and the starter does not rotate If it is an automatic transmission model, make sure the selector is in the "R" or "N". Open the hood and...

Starting the engine from a foreign battery
"smoking "from another car can, of course, temporarily solve your problem. However, it is important to find out the reason that led to the discharge of the battery....

Wheel replacement
If a tire is punctured, stop the vehicle as quickly as the road conditions permit. Stop the vehicle on firm, level ground as far as possible, keeping the vehicle out of...

What are the leaks talking about?
Spots on the ass of the garage, moisture under the hood and under the car clearly indicate a leak, the source of which must be identified. Sometimes this source is...

Towing a car
Having tried all the possibilities, you may find yourself having to resort to towing your car; it is also possible that you yourself will help someone. Delivery of the...

Weekly checks: an introduction
There are some very simple checks that only take a few minutes to complete but can save you a lot of inconvenience and expense. The weekly checks described do not...

Checkpoints under the hood
5 cylinder diesel engine (2.5 liters naturally aspirated) A - Probe for checking the oil level B - Oil filler cap C - Coolant expansion tank D - Glass washer reservoir E...

Engine oil level
Before the beginning Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface. Check the oil level before driving or at least 5 minutes after turning off the engine. Advice. If you...

Brake fluid level
Carefully! Brake fluid is hazardous to the eyes and can damage painted surfaces, so be extremely careful when handling it. Do not use fluid that has been in an open...

Power steering fluid level
Before the trip: Park the machine on level ground. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position. The engine must be off. Advice. For a correct test, do not...

Coolant level
Warning: do not attempt to remove the expansion bank cap while the engine is hot - you risk scalding yourself. Do not leave the coolant container open for a long time as...

Wiper blades
1. Check the condition of the wiper blades; if they are cracked or otherwise damaged, or if they scratch the glass, replace them. Regardless of condition, replace...

Windshield washer fluid level
Windshield washer fluid contains additives that not only help clean windows well in bad weather, but also prevent the fluid from freezing in cold weather - exactly when...

Tire condition and pressure
It is very important that the tires are in good condition and at the right pressure - tire damage at any speed is extremely dangerous. Tire wear is affected by driving...

Types of tire wear
Wear on the side of the treadmill Low tire pressure (wear on both sides) Low pressure causes the tire to overheat. because the tire deforms too much and the correct...

Battery Checks
Caution: Before working on the battery, read the warnings in section Safety First at the beginning of this guide. Make sure the battery thread is in good condition and...

Lamps and fuses
Check all exterior lights and horn. If you find that some circuits are faulty, please refer to the relevant sections for more details chapter 12 . Visually inspect all...

Operating materials
Engine (petrol) — All-weather engine oil with viscosity from SAE 10W / 40 to SAE15W / 50 according to ССМС G4 or API SG * Engine (diesel) — All-weather engine oil with...

Choosing the oil for your car
Oil performs vital tasks in all engines. The higher the refinement of the engine, the higher the demands placed on the oil in order to reduce wear and optimize the power...

Tire pressure
At the time of this writing, Mercedes Benz does not provide a specific list of recommended tire pressures for all 190 series models. Please refer to your owner's manual...