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Change 722.9 Mercedes Benz 7 Speed Transmission Fluid
When tuning and in general changing transmission fluid is likely not done enough. Realistically a 35,000 mile transmission fluid change interval is recommended but rarely carried out. It is not uncommon though to see transmissions with over 100,000 miles with original oil. Replacing your oil will keep your transmission working […]
Tank Avoids Mercedes In Tripoli
My clients in Libya are telling me the fighting is growing worse. Perhaps in this show of respect a tank drives out of the way of a Mercedes choosing to hit instead a Kia down a narrow road.
E63S TCU and ECU
C55 with M113k 630cc injetors and 70mm clutched pulley
Sometimes being a tuner means responding with joy to complaints…
All You Can Tune Deals
We now offer a low price on combined ECU, TCU and CPC tuning.
High Speed High RPM Cut Out
In this video I discuss some issues that may cause to a high speed high rpm power cut condition.
Testing the C63 On Our New Lift
We have had a few people ask us for work which would be much better suited with a lift. In this case we have our Mid-Rise Scissor lift up and running. Like our garage HVAC this process was more difficult than just ordering a part. There were other “supporting” parts […]
Video CLS 63 Client Install of TM Air Inlets & Air Intakes
A friend of a client sent in this video of our air intakes.
Our C63 Air Intakes Built in Metal
Check out this brief montage of constructing our previously printed air intakes in metal. Some people like the aesthetics of metal better, and while 3d printing is getting better by leaps and bounds there are still some areas in which metals will outperform 3d printed parts.
New Products Available
TunedMercedes has just announced two new products, a jackstand printed in PC. Perhaps more interesting for MB Performance DIY a MAP Sensor mount. This connects to an air filter to eliminate unfortunate CEL or for the construction of a new air intake.
Statement on Inventory and Emissions Controlled Parts
The Calimafde LLC which operates the TunedMercedes offer manufactures all products locally and offers other manufactures goods drop shipped directly from the manufactures. We do not maintain an inventory of others products. We do not sell any downpipes in the state of MD, NY, or CA. Catted downpipes are available […]
How to Discern if Your car was Previously Tuned
One question I have seen a few times today is about how to tell if your car was previously tuned. There is a way to do this which involves an actual read of the ECU (not virtual read) and then matching this against known factory software, for example in ecm […]
Some Results of our Calibrations
we have a couple of results a few clients shared this weekend of our calibrations. first is a dyno from a stage 1 cls550 second is a video of race presumed in mexico
Why Cold Air Intakes Fail to Deliver More Power
The difference in oxygen density between 70 and 100 F is .07 kg/m3 The difference in volume delivery between a 3″ and 4″ diameter tube is nearly double. Additionally, the length of tubing decreases volume of flow according to Cullen and Koss. Therefore a shorter tubing intake with greater […]