Why my 1998 C230 Mercedes won't go over 40mph.?

Asked by MzSmith46 Jul 02, 2015 at 02:53 PM about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 230 Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have been having sort of the same
problems with my car like stalling /
hesitating,it would cut off every now
and then on the hwy it would be
smooth sailing but from light to stop
sign the roughest ride ever so I got a
full tune up,pull pan changed,new
mass air flow system,coil pack,fuel
filter and 2 other filters that i can't
remember the name of....Help Please

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Paul answered 8 years ago

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t22594_ds498354

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breezysameer answered 8 years ago

Check for the Sparkplugs that works fine and all cylinders are fired. Check for the Gasket aswell.

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