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They actually do more than check the Traction battery, they change two Desiccant cartridges which are like sweat-sock sized bags that go in the battery enclosure. It is done from the bottom of the car. It is about $100-150 in parts. I have the instructions on how to change them if anybody...

Hi on the 2014 model it is an addendum. (On a separate sheet of paper) on the 2015 model year and after it is in the manual/warranty booklet itself. I have the PDF for the 2014 Model Year. Not sure I can post it here it is a PDF. You can email me at my username at me dot com and I will send...

The fact that they stated the warranty covers over 30% battery degradation at 100k miles means that it is unlikely the degradation will be anything close to that. (They don't want to pay for a new battery!) I would think 15-20% degradation at most at the 8 year/100k mile mark. But seriously...

I personally wouldn't go to Mercedes for anything except battery certification. (free) once a year. I do my wiper blades, cabin air filter, and tires myself. The car needs "Mercedes" summer fit/winter fit windshield washer fluids -- other colors throw off the sensor (Makes the car think the...

So this is what was occurring before the recall/most recent software update. (Although my car does the "bump" thing in bumper to bumper traffic about once a week.) I think the bump thing -- is an ABS issue. It feels like the the car behind you bumped into you. The Visit Workshop is a weird...

Send me an email and I will send you some PDFs. my email is my username at me.com

I use D-Auto and very gentle accelerator / braking when I am hyper-miling and D- for city driving, bumper to bumper, and sporty driving. I like the feeling of instant regeneration on curves and highway off ramps, and even when approaching a red light. So I might be in D-Auto and then tap to D-...

Just a basic note about Mercedes B-Class quirks: The ABS system sometimes gets fooled when you are in bumper to bumper and shudders a bit as you stop. This is not a big deal because you are going 1 mph. It feels like you've been bumped by the car behind you. It happens once a week. Also...

I was thinking the same thing today, it's probably less wear and tear on everything if you don't top off to 100% multiple times a day (like I do) and just charge once a day or maybe even once every two days. But I don't think the batteries care - you are charging them to 80%. I'm on a three...

Congratulations! Sounds like a great car and a great deal. My 2014 has been flawless. Just make sure the December firmware (recall) has been done so you have the newest firmware... No way or knowing by looking at the car without the service records.

Price lowered to $235 -- That's a great price for a 30-foot extension. http://www.ebay.com/itm/121963734095?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/121963734095?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

B250e is Front Wheel Drive, maybe the CV boots near the front wheels? If the oil is coming from the Drive Unit, you could be in for a motor replacement.

I use Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires (Run-Flat) on another set of Mercedes OEM wheels in the winter. Winter traction is awesome. I am a believer in Run-Flat -- never needing to stop on the insane highways, bridges, and tunnels of NYC is very important to me. And Nokian Winter tires are all LRR...

FYI my annual Battery Certification at the dealer ALSO gave me the capacity of the battery @ 28.2 kWh However, I am the opposite in terms of behavior. I charge every day 365/days - car is always plugged in to 40 Amp Level 2. (JESLA EVSE) I use "range charge" (charges battery to 90%) 5-10 times...

The buyout on my 2014 B-Class in January 2018 is $20k, do you think the dealer would take $14k after 3 years/36k miles? Also, can you buy an iron-clad warranty on the B-Class to 7 years/100k miles that covers Electric motor, Computer gateway, etc. all the expensive Tesla bits? I think the...

WAIT are you getting the 2014 B-Class with the $600 range package? Because you will be disappointed if you don't get that. I don't know if it is psychological but that extra 12 miles of range (6 in winter) really helps and it is not going to degrade your battery to use it a lot, especially in...

That is very cool. I wonder if you could effectively get 20-25 miles back in winter range by doing this -- you will certainly be more comfortable. It is so cold in Canada I can't imagine using an EV that is parked outside all day and getting reasonable range. It's just a lot of work to make a...

So is the hydronic heater plumbed into the car? Does it have it's own pump to circulate heat around the battery? I know what you mean about bitter cold, there are some people driving the B250e in Sweden and Norway. (I'm pretty sure they drive 30-40 miles and plug in at work!)

So if you want to check battery degradation you have to charge the car and disconnect the 12v battery for a while. But an easier solution is to reset your screens all the time. From Start, From Reset, and Odometer.

I wouldn't bother with the diesel hydronic heater. Really. Because you can basically run a seat heater and the heated windshield and everything gets warm (fan speed on 1) except the foot box, which is freezing. So If someone can figure out how to heat the foot area it would be great. Here is...