Recently my C43 developed a cold start "tappet" sound like a sticky lifter somewhat...when the car sits for a few days then turned on it will make this sound for about 2 mins.
I was told I should use Seafoam in the oil, take it for a short trip and then change the oil. This weekend im doing a 250km (total) road trip and am somewhat due for oil change aswell so it would be the perfect situation, however I am a little nervous pouring this into my oil crankcase.
Opinions?
I am second owner of the car, 140,000kms (80k miles?)
I was told I should use Seafoam in the oil, take it for a short trip and then change the oil. This weekend im doing a 250km (total) road trip and am somewhat due for oil change aswell so it would be the perfect situation, however I am a little nervous pouring this into my oil crankcase.
Opinions?
I am second owner of the car, 140,000kms (80k miles?)
Senior Member
on the ml forums at benzworld seafoam has been discussed on many many occasions.. and since the ml430, ml55, ml500 are all variants of our engine you may find some good anecdotes over there.
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i did it with no problems just drove it around for about 100 150 miles then changed the oil
Put half a bottle in last night and half in gas tank - drove for 25 kms to where I had to go. Gonna warm it up today again and change the oil and filter.
