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1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D
Property of mumkin. Added Jan 10 2012

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Jul 25 2022

Oil change: $85 A/C charge: $120 Something else?: $15

  • 231,611

Added by mumkin on Jul 7 2023 at 3:10 pm


Nov 18 2020

Part of the cracked head repair.

  • 229,166

Added by mumkin on Nov 18 2020 at 5:41 pm


Coolant line came loose 9/15, car overheated and cracked the head. New head, gasket, chain tensioner, thermostat, etc. plus an oil change and air filter.

  • 229,166

Added by mumkin on Nov 18 2020 at 5:40 pm


Jan 30 2020

Rear right tire's sidewall was bulging, all were pretty smooth. So! 4 new tires at Les Schwab. 40,000 mile warrantee, rotation every 5,000 miles.

  • 227,663

Added by mumkin on Jan 30 2020 at 5:05 pm


Oil change at Omega. Steve says the rear brake pads are at about 30% and should probably be replaced next oil change.

  • 227,663

Added by mumkin on Jan 30 2020 at 5:02 pm


May 22 2019

Replaced both primary and secondary. Hoping this improves combustion on mountain climbs.

  • 224,907

Added by mumkin on May 22 2019 at 2:06 pm


Apr 25 2019

Engine Oil

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Added by mumkin on May 22 2019 at 2:03 pm


Jul 27 2018

Leaking diesel under the hood. Took into Omega, where Steve diagnosed holes in the fuel injector lines... fortunately he had stock on hand, and swapped them all out, so yay, fresh lines! Also, dash/console lights were out... Steve replaced the license plate light and they're back! So... who knew that breaking that circuit would break everything.

  • 221,698

Added by mumkin on Aug 1 2018 at 9:12 am


Jul 19 2018

Steve checked the alternator and declared it to be just fine. He doesn't think a new one would be any improvement, and suspects the AAA guys just aren't quite familiar with this vintage of beast. My AC was down to .3 lbs of refrigerant (capacity is 2#), so Steve topped it up and she's blowing cool again.

  • 221,668

Added by mumkin on Aug 1 2018 at 9:15 am


Jul 16 2018

Left the lights on overnight, battery was drained. Got a jump from AAA, but died again later in the day. Testing showed battery had lost most of its capacity, and alternator needs servicing/replacement, as it's performing right on the edge of negative.

  • 221,450

Added by mumkin on Jul 17 2018 at 1:57 am


Feb 16 2018

Oil change and 5 new glow plugs at Omega Motors.

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Added by mumkin on Feb 17 2018 at 10:34 pm


Aug 30 2017

Omega Motors. Recharged Freon. Compressor switch was only working in defrost, and blowing fuse 10. Steve put a jumper from fuse 5? to another one... maybe the unused seat heater/window defrost 14? Or something. Confusing, but it works.

  • 217,234

Added by mumkin on Sep 11 2017 at 12:47 pm


Oct 10 2014

Oil change (Delo 400) and tires rotated. Needs belts replaced soonish.

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Added by mumkin on Oct 10 2014 at 12:42 pm


Aug 9 2012

Al's. Oil change, leaking oil gauge capped-off (and thus deactivated), A/C pump inspected and suspected of failing

Added by mumkin on Aug 16 2012 at 10:37 am


May 16 2012

Odometer rebuilt, oiled and calibrated. Instrument bulbs replaced. Cumulative Fuelly-tracked mileage (from tripmeter) added to frozen odo. total, to make it at least accurate from time of my purchase. $135.00 @ Speedometer Service

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Added by mumkin on May 17 2012 at 7:43 am


Feb 21 2012

Front brake pads replaced, wheel bearings repacked, rotors polished, etc.

Added by mumkin on Feb 23 2012 at 9:47 am


Jan 22 2012

Oil change at Mercedes of Portland. Mobil 15W-40. $59. Took 2 hours(!) In future, best to avail oneself of the complimentary shuttle service, which operates in a 10 mile radius. Sufficient for home and office!

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Added by mumkin on Jan 23 2012 at 4:36 am


Jan 9 2012

Brought the car home from Miller Mechanical this evening. New master cylinder and valve cover, headlights, instrument lights, plate lights, wipers, air filter. Ostensibly she is not only good to go, but needs to go... I am instructed to drive long distances, to cleanse it with the purifying fire of mileage.

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Added by mumkin on Jan 10 2012 at 5:33 pm


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