{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-technical-companion","title":"Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince 1956, informed Mercedes-Benz owners have relied upon The Star, the magazine of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, for advice about maintenance, service and repair of their cars. Bentley Publishers has collected some of the best of these do-it-yourself articles and tech tips into the Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion. No matter which Mercedes-Benz model you drive or desire, this compilation will serve as a valuable technical reference to help you understand and care for your Mercedes-Benz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis insightful and informed technical compilation has something for the Mercedes-Benz owner, service professional and enthusiast. You will also find useful technical guidance that pertains to Mercedes-Benz vehicles in general, based on the contributors' long-time dedication to Mercedes-Benz service and ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArticle topics collected in the Mercedes-Benz Technical Companion include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical and Restoration Forum: questions and answers on subjects such as bleeding brakes, aligning headlights, choosing fuel and preparing a vehicle for storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance and preservation procedures - from resetting the service indicator lights to washing and waxing your car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeating and air-conditioning system repair including rebuilding the automatic climate control push button unit and converting from R-12 to R-134a.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriving tips, including the difference between torque and horsepower, and tire selection. You will even find informative diagrams showing oversteer, understeer and vehicle dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions on how to replace shock absorbers and air suspension bellows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose a shop for maintaining and repairing your Mercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixes for vacuum door locks, mechanical clocks and trip odometers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive model, chassis number, engine number and production year reference charts: 1946-2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed electronic component repairs, such as the Becker Electronic Grand Prix radio and the W210 E-Class seat control switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"jonahlumes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532549304420,"sku":"RB-GMCC","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/5206\/3332\/files\/9780837610337.jpg?v=1780871833","url":"https:\/\/jonahlumes.com.au\/products\/mercedes-benz-technical-companion","provider":"Jonah Lumes - Collectors Refinements ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}