What should the intake air temp be in a 1999 Mercedes?
When temperature outside is around 60F, the intake air temp reads at 105 to 100F after maybe 15 mins of city driving. Is this normal? And where is the intake air temp sensor on 1999 E320?
Is the air temperature sensor on a Mercedes Benz wearable?
In California I record pretty big changes in mpg all the time and ruling out air bubbles in the tank, come to the conclusion that fuel from different stations delivers quite different mpg. Than I fill up at cheapest places. MAF by some is consider wearables, so if you question it, just buy new one. Part of MAF as mentioned.
What happens when you change the pump on an e320?
If your E320 is only getting 16-18 city and 27 highway, you need to check a few things. Quit looking at your IAT’s and use your OBDII to scan for codes. Also for your city MPG to go down and your hwy MPG to go up after plug change is suspect. Paper work and use same pump, fill to first click off.
What kind of mpg does an e320 get?
FWIW my 430 gets 27 MPG @72mph. Most 320 get over 30 mpg. If your E320 is only getting 16-18 city and 27 highway, you need to check a few things. Quit looking at your IAT’s and use your OBDII to scan for codes. Also for your city MPG to go down and your hwy MPG to go up after plug change is suspect.
When temperature outside is around 60F, the intake air temp reads at 105 to 100F after maybe 15 mins of city driving. Is this normal? And where is the intake air temp sensor on 1999 E320?
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How does the air temp sensor work on a Mercedes?
It is not used by any engine mgmt stuff AFAIK. Now, on the R129 SL, knowing that the sensor is in a spot that will show a temp increase when driving at low speeds, or waiting for a light, the system is programmed to show the air temp BEFORE you slowed down, and it continues to show that temp until you are moving above a certain speed.
Why does my Mercedes air intake not work?
Over time, the filters used to clean the air may become clogged, restricting airflow to the crucial components and preventing proper ignition. Restricted airflow and dirty air can both cause serious issues with your Mercedes’ performance, turning it from your luxury vehicle into just a pain.