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  1. I am acquainted with an individual who enlarged the holes for a larger thread size; he experienced no complications, and it was frequently utilised off-road. Am I inclined to undertake it? Negative. I would sell them and purchase the appropriate wheels, as they were evidently not intended for your vehicle. It is not solely the hole size that is affected; the radius surrounding the bolt head is also larger, which presents a significant challenge, if not an impossibility, to rectify. Dispose of them.
  2. Mercedes predominantly employs either M12 x 1.5 (often on older automobiles) or M14 x 1.5 (on more recent models). It appears you are attempting to accommodate 14mm bolts in wheels intended for 12mm bolts. Prepare to utilise a drill.;
  3. Clarify the term "don't fit." Will not fit through the apertures in the wheels? Is the bolt spacing different? Is it insufficient in length? Is the profile dissimilar?
  4. The Lincoln Tunnel in New York City produces unusual effects on my vehicle. Intermittent failure notifications manifest briefly and then vanish, never to reoccur. This indicates the presence of high-power radars or significant sources of RF interference in that vicinity. It continued to instill significant fear in me during the initial months of possession.
  5. I enter the vehicle, close the door, then engage the brake and hit the start button. While the system initialises, I disengage the steering lock and fasten my seatbelt; it is ready by that time.
  6. It is wonderful to receive your communication.
  7. Have you attempted to modify the "avoid list" within the navigation settings? Are you suggesting that it only circumvents motorways when navigation is initiated by voice commands?
  8. Indeed, you are 'That Guy.' Greetings!
  9. Purchase cheaply, purchase again. For me, Bosch, Varta, or Exide.
  10. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=fuel pumps&campid=5338181132&customid=2518X1570512X129eed78a7da8db844f92fac7c1d89ba&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&subId2=15&toolid=10001
  11. There may still be a gasoline supply issue, perhaps due to a clog in the fuel line, a malfunctioning pump, or an obstruction in the fuel distributor. One method involves detaching the fuel line beneath the hood from the fuel distributor and directing it into an appropriate receptacle. Subsequently, request an assistant to briefly activate the ignition; a robust surge of fuel should be observed. While specifications for flow rate may exist, a discernible, vigorous discharge of fuel indicates that issues at the rear can likely be ruled out. Given that you have removed the tank and replaced the filters, you can likely exclude these components, leaving the fuel pump or the fuel pump relay as potential issues. While there may not necessarily be a fuel issue, refrain from examining the injectors, which may cost around £400 apiece, until you have confirmed a reliable fuel supply to the engine. A new fuel pump, costing a few hundred dollars, is a more economical choice than replacing four injectors. Search for postings by a user named Optimusprime, who has just replaced gasoline pumps on his W124 due to fueling problems.
  12. I often use the strategy of prioritizing the least expensive tasks, therefore beginning with the plugs is a prudent choice. I am also inquiring about the potential for fuel starvation—when was the fuel line filter last replaced? If partly obstructed, this may limit gasoline flow at peak demand, therefore producing the symptoms you describe. There exists a strainer in the tank and an inline filter near the fuel pump(s). Some vehicles are equipped with a single fuel pump, while others have two; a malfunctioning pump might also be a contributing factor. Replacing plugs is straightforward; using a set of ramps facilitates the process. Additionally, it is rather simple to deplete your fuel tank to a minimal level before replacing the gasoline filters independently, following the drainage of sediment from the tank by detaching one of the pipes and collecting the residue in an appropriate container. I would like to do these actions prior to investing in more costly items; neither plugs nor filters can cause any harm. Fuel pumps are rather pricier, although on a 25-year-old vehicle, they may be nearing the end of their efficacy, thus warranting consideration.
  13. The only caveat for the Pilot Sport 4 SUV is that the 275/45R21 is a tire specified by Mercedes as original equipment. They may be commendable, although the evaluations do not inherently correlate. Tire Rack highly regarded the Vredestein Ultrac Pro, noting that it is a summer compound that performs and handles similarly to a European grand touring tire. It is also $174 less expensive per tire than the Michelins. I would also consider the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06+. They are an all-season tire; yet, the original model remains the most effective rain tire I have ever had.
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