Tag: Service and Maintenance
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Washing and cleaning the Smart Fortwo
So what do I do to keep the Smart Fortwo Cabrio looking nice and clean?I like to try out new products, and have made a collection of my tests and experiences here. Washing the exterior I know some people think that it doesn’t matter, but I’m not putting my retractable soft-top thru a car wash.It…
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Biltema Wheel Rim Cleaner
I give Biltema Wheel Rim Cleaner, Art. 37-831, a try, to see if I can clean up my white rims. Not that impressed, even though I must admit that the painted front rims, had a pretty good layer of brake dust on them when I bought the Smart Fortwo. At the first wash, I got…
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Biltema Prewash
I give the Biltema Prewash, Art. 37-834 a try, before going to a Smart Mini-meet. Does it make a difference? Normally I don’t use anything but a thorough rice before I foam in the Smart Fortwo, and wash it. Since I’ve never used a prewash before, I was pretty interested in seeing if it made…
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Changing lightbulbs in a Smart Fortwo 450
Changing the headlight bulbs on a Smart Fortwo 450, can be quite a challenge. First you open the small door under the front windscreen, with your car key.You twist it 90 degrees, and then hinge it towards the front, and lift it off.Take care that it doesn’t scratch the soft plastic. Then squeeze your arm…