Where does the oil leak come from on a Mercedes ML320?
Bernie: The oil leak it was coming from the center of the engine, the valley area so on a V engine there’s two banks of cylinders, one on the left, one on the right and in between it forms a V, the valley sits in the middle and this is where they positioned the engine oil cooler.
What causes check engine light on Mercedes ML320 BlueTEC?
Your 2009 Mercedes ML320 BlueTEC may also experiences problems with the illumination of the CHECK ENGINE light,which is caused by excessive build-up of motor oil on the spark plug electrode. It is simply an indicator of the oil consumption problem, or other problems such as emissions system, ignition system, or fuel injection system etc.
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 ).
What to do if your Mercedes Benz oil filter is leaking?
The process of replacing these gasket is super easy: Remove oil filter housing nut with a 46mm socket. Reinstall parts, replace oil filter, and oil. If your timing cover plug is leaking, it’s likely due to a bad seal. Luckily, replacement could not be easier:
Bernie: The oil leak it was coming from the center of the engine, the valley area so on a V engine there’s two banks of cylinders, one on the left, one on the right and in between it forms a V, the valley sits in the middle and this is where they positioned the engine oil cooler.
Your 2009 Mercedes ML320 BlueTEC may also experiences problems with the illumination of the CHECK ENGINE light,which is caused by excessive build-up of motor oil on the spark plug electrode. It is simply an indicator of the oil consumption problem, or other problems such as emissions system, ignition system, or fuel injection system etc.
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 ).
What kind of engine does a Mercedes ML320 have?
Bernie: Perfect, so this is the, this is the valley of the V6 diesel engine with the intake manifolds removed, so a lot of parts and pieces have been removed, many hours of work has gone into what you’re looking at in this photo and there’s a lot of interesting things to see.
Bernie: Perfect, so this is the, this is the valley of the V6 diesel engine with the intake manifolds removed, so a lot of parts and pieces have been removed, many hours of work has gone into what you’re looking at in this photo and there’s a lot of interesting things to see.
What was the problem with the oil cooler?
Woke up this morning to a nice puddle of oil/coolant in the driveway. Opened up the coolant reservoir to see a nice black muck. Car was towed to the dealer by FCA roadside and too boot was damaged in the process. Still under the 5/100k Powertrain.
How much does it cost to change an oil cooler?
Oil change runs $17. Buy your own fluids and the labor should be free. I’m guessing the $700 covers the new oil, new coolant, AND the flushing fluid to clean the oil out of the cooling system. Is there also coolant in the oil?
How long does it take to replace an engine oil cooler?
However, I am worried that they will basically take the whole top of engine apart to get to the oil cooler. SA mentioned something 18-20 hrs of labor and it will need to be in the shop for at least 1 week since only their master technicians can do this job. Not sure whether I should be happy or pissed!
Where is the oil cooler on the OM642?
But they came back and said it is not that as the leaking oil is fresh or whatever. Didn’t even know OM642 had an oil cooler attached to the engine block right in the V center. Checked out the Sprinter Forums and this seems to be a problem at high mileage (150K and above).
Woke up this morning to a nice puddle of oil/coolant in the driveway. Opened up the coolant reservoir to see a nice black muck. Car was towed to the dealer by FCA roadside and too boot was damaged in the process. Still under the 5/100k Powertrain.
Why are there recalls on Mercedes Benz oil coolers?
First and foremost is if the defect might lead to a safety issue (e.g. Firestone vs Ford Exploder fiasco). Another reason – If there is enough risk of negative press that the manufacturer deems it more economically advantageous to absorb the recall cost instead. (e.g. Honda recall of dark colored Blue Odysseys/Pilots 2002-2006).