What kind of engine does a Mercedes SLK 350 have?

What kind of engine does a Mercedes SLK 350 have?

This engine appeared in 2004 as the new engine for Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 R171. M272 series is the new generation of V6 Mercedes engines. The 3.5-liter engine came to replace the old M112 E32 and M112 E37 engines. The M112 engine lies at the base of M272 engine design.

Where is the oil leak on a 272 / 273 Mercedes?

272/273 Engines: The most likely rear engine leaks include the oil separator and the cam plugs ( 30mm and 65mm ). The oil separator is held onto the back of bank 1 (passenger side) with either 4 torx bolts or 4 external torx bolts. Remove the oil separator, replace, and clean the oil residue from the engine.

What kind of engine leaks in Mercedes Benz?

M272 – V6 used from 2004-2011, C-Class, E-Class, SLK, CLK, R-Class, Sprinter, GLK M273 – V8 used from 2006-2014, E-Class, SL, S-Class, CLS, G-Wagen, ML, GL, R-Class 272/273 Engines: The most likely rear engine leaks include the oil separator and the cam plugs ( 30mm and 65mm ).

Where is the oil separator on a Mercedes Benz?

The oil separator is held onto the back of bank 1 (passenger side) with either 4 torx bolts or 4 external torx bolts. Remove the oil separator, replace, and clean the oil residue from the engine. Depending on the model, there are usually two 30mm and one 65mm plug located on the back of the engine on both sides.

Where does the oil leak on a Mercedes Benz come from?

M273 – V8 used from 2006-2014, E-Class, SL, S-Class, CLS, G-Wagen, ML, GL, R-Class 272/273 Engines: The most likely rear engine leaks include the oil separator and the cam plugs ( 30mm and 65mm ). The oil separator is held onto the back of bank 1 (passenger side) with either 4 torx bolts or 4 external torx bolts.

The oil separator is held onto the back of bank 1 (passenger side) with either 4 torx bolts or 4 external torx bolts. Remove the oil separator, replace, and clean the oil residue from the engine. Depending on the model, there are usually two 30mm and one 65mm plug located on the back of the engine on both sides.

Where are the oil plugs on a Mercedes Benz?

Remove the oil separator, replace, and clean the oil residue from the engine. Depending on the model, there are usually two 30mm and one 65mm plug located on the back of the engine on both sides. The plugs will pop out with a screw driver and the new ones can be pushed on by hand.

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