Too much oil?!
04-18-2020, 05:32 PM
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2008 Mercedes CLK350 Coupe
Too much oil?!
When I change the oil and filter, my 2008 CLK 350 (W209) says it is full at 7 liters. Specs say this engine wants 8 liters.
If I put in 8 liters, it blows the camshaft seals within about 500 miles. If I put in 7 liters, it runs fine, doesn't complain about low oil, and still blows the seals after about 900-1000 miles.
Anyone have an idea why this engine says it's full at 7 liters? Or why it just keeps blowing the seals out?
I bought it used with 99,000 miles on it and it has 107,235 miles on it now.
If I put in 8 liters, it blows the camshaft seals within about 500 miles. If I put in 7 liters, it runs fine, doesn't complain about low oil, and still blows the seals after about 900-1000 miles.
Anyone have an idea why this engine says it's full at 7 liters? Or why it just keeps blowing the seals out?
I bought it used with 99,000 miles on it and it has 107,235 miles on it now.
