New UK CL600 Owner
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,150
Likes: 533
Mercedes
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,605
Likes: 343
From: Welwyn, Herts, UK
2006 S600
Hi Stuart,
Check the fluid level in the ABC reservoir.
There's a lot you can tell from the fluid level, but for now be happy if there is still some in there.
If its empty, don't even start the engine.
If you have a warning light on, try to avoid the temptation to change the suspension height, unless you're at home.
Garages generally aren't much help with things like this.
Nick
Check the fluid level in the ABC reservoir.
There's a lot you can tell from the fluid level, but for now be happy if there is still some in there.
If its empty, don't even start the engine.
If you have a warning light on, try to avoid the temptation to change the suspension height, unless you're at home.
Garages generally aren't much help with things like this.
Nick
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 75
Likes: 8
Cl600 TT
Hi Nick
There is fluid in the reservoir and its fairly clean
I put the suspension up to its max height yesterday , went to its full height ok but when lowered it fell rather than gently lowered? maybe that caused the message
Its ok it wont be going into a garage , its just me who will do all the work
Stuart
There is fluid in the reservoir and its fairly clean
I put the suspension up to its max height yesterday , went to its full height ok but when lowered it fell rather than gently lowered? maybe that caused the message
Its ok it wont be going into a garage , its just me who will do all the work
Stuart
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,150
Likes: 533
Mercedes
Hi Nick
There is fluid in the reservoir and its fairly clean
I put the suspension up to its max height yesterday , went to its full height ok but when lowered it fell rather than gently lowered? maybe that caused the message
Its ok it wont be going into a garage , its just me who will do all the work
Stuart
There is fluid in the reservoir and its fairly clean
I put the suspension up to its max height yesterday , went to its full height ok but when lowered it fell rather than gently lowered? maybe that caused the message
Its ok it wont be going into a garage , its just me who will do all the work
Stuart
Super Member
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 516
Likes: 26
From: California
2018 C300
Sudden drop for lowering...sticky solenoid in the valve block, maybe. Did it seem that the drop was sudden for one end of the car in particular? If it doesn't do it again, I'd say don't worry about it. I would agree with Nick, don't start trying to play with things you're unsure of unless you're home. Bit of a pain trying to sort the car out on the side of the road or in a car park.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,605
Likes: 343
From: Welwyn, Herts, UK
2006 S600
Hot or cold doesn't matter much. It matters whether the engine is running, and the system is pressurized, in which case the fluid level is lower. The fluid is used to compress the nitrogen in the four accumulators.
If the oil level DOESN'T go down by the right amount, ( either too little or too much) that points to an accumulator problem somewhere.
Nick
If the oil level DOESN'T go down by the right amount, ( either too little or too much) that points to an accumulator problem somewhere.
Nick
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 75
Likes: 8
Cl600 TT
Thanks Nick
I shall report back on that
In the following picture of the charge cooler top up cap , should the water level be near the top , I topped up with anti freeze and I know I will need to vacuum bleed
Also is there a dipstick missing from the tube behind in picture
I shall report back on that
In the following picture of the charge cooler top up cap , should the water level be near the top , I topped up with anti freeze and I know I will need to vacuum bleed
Also is there a dipstick missing from the tube behind in picture
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,605
Likes: 343
From: Welwyn, Herts, UK
2006 S600
Yes, it needs to be vacuum bled, and yes, the coolant should be at the top.
I bet a lot of V12TT's are like that, and will be much slower than they should be as a consequence.
The Mercedes IC bleeding tool uses a compressed air vacuum pump, which is quite inadequate IMHO. This is what you really need:
Vacuum refill kit:
Rotary vane vacuum pump
I bet a lot of V12TT's are like that, and will be much slower than they should be as a consequence.
The Mercedes IC bleeding tool uses a compressed air vacuum pump, which is quite inadequate IMHO. This is what you really need:
Vacuum refill kit:
Rotary vane vacuum pump
Last edited by Welwynnick; Oct 11, 2016 at 03:53 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,605
Likes: 343
From: Welwyn, Herts, UK
2006 S600
There's no dipstick missing, though the dipstick tube cover / cap is missing.
That's the tube for the transmission dipstick, which is a garage tool
Readily available on-line. They stick out of the dipstick tube when inserted.
Definitely worth getting. Both difficult and important to get transmission oil level right.
Nick
That's the tube for the transmission dipstick, which is a garage tool
Readily available on-line. They stick out of the dipstick tube when inserted.
Definitely worth getting. Both difficult and important to get transmission oil level right.
Nick
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,605
Likes: 343
From: Welwyn, Herts, UK
2006 S600
Nothing unusual; nothing to worry about.
Its sealed with an O-ring, not a gasket.
Removing and dropping nuts, bolts, screws and washers in the V12 engine
compartment is an occupational hazard.
Nick
Its sealed with an O-ring, not a gasket.
Removing and dropping nuts, bolts, screws and washers in the V12 engine
compartment is an occupational hazard.
Nick
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 75
Likes: 8
Cl600 TT
Oh that's ok then , they seem secure enough , I'm just not a fan of missing bolts and screws.
I'm still waiting on my cooling system filler to bleed the charge coolers. Is it possible if the pump is dead or system not maintained that the fluid can be boiled out.
Another question front tyres are 255 35 19 , anyone have an idea on a correct cold pressure.
Stuart
I'm still waiting on my cooling system filler to bleed the charge coolers. Is it possible if the pump is dead or system not maintained that the fluid can be boiled out.
Another question front tyres are 255 35 19 , anyone have an idea on a correct cold pressure.
Stuart
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 75
Likes: 8
Cl600 TT
Guys
Here is a pic of ABC level with engine running, it's at lower part of dipstick
On start up engine cold and not been run over weekend , loud buzzing can be heard and felt from oil filter housing , went away when hot, oil level on dash display says oil level correct , is the noise normal?
Stuart
Here is a pic of ABC level with engine running, it's at lower part of dipstick
On start up engine cold and not been run over weekend , loud buzzing can be heard and felt from oil filter housing , went away when hot, oil level on dash display says oil level correct , is the noise normal?
Stuart
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,150
Likes: 533
Mercedes
Guys
Here is a pic of ABC level with engine running, it's at lower part of dipstick
On start up engine cold and not been run over weekend , loud buzzing can be heard and felt from oil filter housing , went away when hot, oil level on dash display says oil level correct , is the noise normal?
Stuart
Here is a pic of ABC level with engine running, it's at lower part of dipstick
On start up engine cold and not been run over weekend , loud buzzing can be heard and felt from oil filter housing , went away when hot, oil level on dash display says oil level correct , is the noise normal?
Stuart
