# \#slk-class **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/slk-class/7085.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class motor oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-slk-class-motor-oil-leak/178983)
**Author:** [@Alanbrad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alanbrad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-slk-class-motor-oil-leak/178983 "2021-08-27T14:37:10Z")
I have a motor oil leak coming from the back of the motor --- ## [2012 SLK-Class repeat steering wheel telescoping problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-slk-class-repeat-steering-wheel-telescoping-problem/177838)
**Author:** [@LynetteHackworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynetteHackworth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-slk-class-repeat-steering-wheel-telescoping-problem/177838 "2021-07-07T00:24:11Z")
My steering wheel telescope (up/down) has been worked on numerous times by the dealership. They would temporarily fix the problem ad it would recur in 6 to 8 weeks. Once it was out of warranty they wanted to charge me an… --- ## [1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class unusual tap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-slk-class-unusual-tap/164690)
**Author:** [@AnthonyMigliaccio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyMigliaccio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-slk-class-unusual-tap/164690 "2020-05-22T20:58:04Z")
unusual tapping noise in engine --- ## [Radio code # for 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-code-for-2002-mercedes-benz-slk-class/138220)
**Author:** [@CarlRoby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlRoby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-code-for-2002-mercedes-benz-slk-class/138220 "2019-04-11T14:23:11Z")
what is the radio code number? --- ## [Am I overusing cruise control in my 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-overusing-cruise-control-in-my-2011-mercedes-benz-slk-class/121780)
**Author:** [@Bob35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob35)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-overusing-cruise-control-in-my-2011-mercedes-benz-slk-class/121780 "2018-07-28T21:03:12Z")
I continually use my cruise control in town as well as on the highway. I use it to slow down and speed up keeping my distance. Am I ruining my cruise control by overuse? --- ## [Snake in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snake-in-car/63673)
**Author:** [@sheilamcfarland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheilamcfarland)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snake-in-car/63673 "2018-06-30T15:44:00Z")
Hello, I am uncertain if you can help...I had a 3 ft snake crawl up underneath my car. Security officers at my work could not get it out and an auto shop had no luck. They assured me it could not get into the inside of m… --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class whistles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-slk-class-whistles/118591)
**Author:** [@Brett16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brett16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-slk-class-whistles/118591 "2018-06-04T21:32:23Z")
My 2012 Mercedes SLK 350 convertible is making a god-awful whistling sound where the front of the roof makes contact with the top of the windshield. The rubber weather stripping looks to be in good condition. Is there an… --- ## [Drove for 30s without oil. Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-for-30s-without-oil-help/105118)
**Author:** [@Saikiran169](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saikiran169)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-for-30s-without-oil-help/105118 "2017-07-14T14:28:18Z")
I have a 2014 Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG. I accidentally went over a parking bumper/parking block at 5mph. Usually there are in the very end of the lot but this happened to be at the beginning to mark a no parking zone. I … --- ## [Wheel Wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-wobble/71142)
**Author:** [@gnucar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnucar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-wobble/71142 "2012-02-25T21:41:30Z")
I tried to get my 2001 mercedes slk 320 inspected, and the mechanic said the front right tire wobbles and he needed a Romses Tool to fix it. I haven't found anything online with that name pertaining to wheel repair or al… --- ## [1999 Mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes/64295)
**Author:** [@EdwardLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardLee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes/64295 "2011-05-03T00:23:00Z")
The car has 26000 miles and I am the original owner. I have had it towed to the dealer twice in the past 3 weeks where it now sits. When you try to start the car the lights come on the fan works,but it does not click or … --- ## [1999 slk 230](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-slk-230/63687)
**Author:** [@Tbrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tbrown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-slk-230/63687 "2011-04-14T17:24:30Z")
How do I get the top to go back up? --- ## [How do i get the small window up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-the-small-window-up/63688)
**Author:** [@Tbrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tbrown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-the-small-window-up/63688 "2011-04-14T13:15:26Z")
After manually putting the top up how do you get the back windows up? --- ## [Window leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-leaks/59234)
**Author:** [@jniedere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jniedere)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-leaks/59234 "2010-12-28T23:50:22Z")
Both windows on my SLK230 leak. I replace the window molding every 2 years to fix it. I am looking for the cause of the seal failures. Does the force at which the hardtop compresses the seal contribute to the problem? … --- ## [Spark Plug Choices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-choices/56762)
**Author:** [@NeedALift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeedALift)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-choices/56762 "2010-10-24T04:15:45Z")
I recently bought a used 2004 Mercedes SLK320 and I am doing the maintenance the used car dealer neglected. Mercedes owner's manual recommends changing the plugs every 100K miles or 5 years. I only have 45K miles but t… --- ## [Cabin fan on max, even after key has been removed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-fan-on-max-even-after-key-has-been-removed/50848)
**Author:** [@fnxtong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fnxtong)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-fan-on-max-even-after-key-has-been-removed/50848 "2010-10-08T05:51:02Z")
On my 2001 SLK 320, the cabin blower is running on high, regardless of the settings. It is on even when the ignition is off, even when the key has been removed. It only stop after I take out the fuse in fear of run… --- ## [Ethanol gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-gas/51098)
**Author:** [@GROVITE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GROVITE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-gas/51098 "2010-06-30T17:10:19Z")
RECENTLY MY CAR BEGAN TO WANT TO STALL SO MY MECHANIC TOOK A LOOK AND NOTHING IS WRONG. HE SAYS THE ENTHANOL IN GAS MAKES CARS DO THIS AND TO PUT ADDITIVE IN THE GAS EVERY 3 FILL UPS. BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. HE ALSO S… --- ## [Body Work and Car Waxing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-work-and-car-waxing/42928)
**Author:** [@osheak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osheak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2010, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-work-and-car-waxing/42928 "2010-01-21T03:56:23Z")
After you've had body work done on a car, which involved repainting, do you need to wait any certain length of time to let the paint cure before you wax the car? I was told one should wait 6 months. Is this true? --- ## [Should I buy an extended warranty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-an-extended-warranty/42690)
**Author:** [@weinsteins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weinsteins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2010, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-an-extended-warranty/42690 "2010-01-16T20:56:14Z")
for my 60th birthday my wife bought me a mercedes SLK 350; I only use it on weekends and in nice weather ( I live in the midwest so that only gives me 6 months of "good weather"} the car will soon be 4 years old and only… --- ## [Mercedes Benz 230SLK Kompressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-230slk-kompressor/41991)
**Author:** [@susanab1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanab1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-230slk-kompressor/41991 "2010-01-07T20:10:47Z")
My car sounds like a tractor - any ideas? --- ## [Winter Rats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-rats/40885)
**Author:** [@dickbenz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dickbenz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2009, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-rats/40885 "2009-12-17T18:54:16Z")
Is there something I can do to keep rats/squirrels from nesting in the engine compartment...and eating the wires...during the winter? --- ## [Gas filling problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-filling-problems/38242)
**Author:** [@charlessaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlessaylor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-filling-problems/38242 "2009-10-26T17:24:23Z")
My 2001 SLK320 shuts off the gas station nozzles just as though the tank were full. This causes me to only be able to get about 0.1 to 0.2 gal of gas in at a time. That makes filling up the gas tank a very time-consuming… --- ## [Car/Dust Covers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dust-covers/34612)
**Author:** [@retiredguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/retiredguy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2009, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dust-covers/34612 "2009-08-07T11:57:29Z")
Which car/dust covers work the best for indoor storage? I have an older SLK. --- ## [Auto Storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-storage/34614)
**Author:** [@retiredguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/retiredguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2009, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-storage/34614 "2009-08-07T02:57:19Z")
What are the steps to take when preparing a car for storage of a few months?