2007/2008 E320 Blue Tec
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2006 E320 CDI
2007/2008 E320 Blue Tec
I have found a few 2007/ 2008 E320 Blue Tec for sale with 50,000-130,000 miles on them, are there any issues to be aware of and any major differences beside the engine on a 2006.
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Good engine, but on higher end of maintenance comparing to other MB diesels.
It doesn't have SCR system, so less worry, but still had oil cooler, where $7 seals can easy generator $2000 labor cost. So check if they were done.
I am not aware of 2006 diesels making it to America, but 2005 was inline 6 cylinder.
It doesn't have SCR system, so less worry, but still had oil cooler, where $7 seals can easy generator $2000 labor cost. So check if they were done.
I am not aware of 2006 diesels making it to America, but 2005 was inline 6 cylinder.
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2006 E320 CDI
Good engine, but on higher end of maintenance comparing to other MB diesels.
It doesn't have SCR system, so less worry, but still had oil cooler, where $7 seals can easy generator $2000 labor cost. So check if they were done.
I am not aware of 2006 diesels making it to America, but 2005 was inline 6 cylinder.
It doesn't have SCR system, so less worry, but still had oil cooler, where $7 seals can easy generator $2000 labor cost. So check if they were done.
I am not aware of 2006 diesels making it to America, but 2005 was inline 6 cylinder.
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2008 E320 Bluetec
I'm a little late to this question but my 2008 has 180K and many of the engine seals were leaking. Perhaps from so much heat in Florida but Valve cover, front cover, front main seal, oil pan. That is expensive.. I've also had to replace my turbo actuator. Serpentine belt adjuster. And had my DPF cleaned. All in all, not bad for the mileage but expensive.Although I'm currently having DPF regeneration issues now.
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07 E320 Bluetec
I've had my E320 Bluetec from new since 2007, done 90K miles and still looks a stunner since I maintain it well.
The following were done other than regular servicing at the dealership, changing rotors/pads (Akebono pads since 5000 miles and replaced rotors (OEM) and Akebomo pads at 85K miles, 2022)
1. 2014: Changed front Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link; Right Front and Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link; Left Front
2. 2015: Changed Control Arm & Ball Joint Assembly; Thrust Arm, Front Left Lower Front and Front Right Lower Front
3. 2016: Changed Brake Light Switch (although was not required)
4. 2020: Changed Steering Wheel Position Sensor
5. 2016: Repaired (self) Glow Plug controller (took it apart and repaired the internals)
6. 2018: Transmission Conductor Plate issue: I ended up replacing the entire valve body just to have the latest version, solenoids etc. (I'm crazy but the car drives even better)
7. 2022: Replaced Glow Plug Controller with latest updated version (self) after unintentionally having dealership replace all 6 glow plugs (what a waster of money but now I have new glow plugs)
Have not changed oil seals etc. since the leak is virtually non-existent and I don't feel the need, perhaps I got away with it so far.
SInce I moved to the pacific north west from the north east, I hardly drive the car and intend to keep it for many more years to come.
The following were done other than regular servicing at the dealership, changing rotors/pads (Akebono pads since 5000 miles and replaced rotors (OEM) and Akebomo pads at 85K miles, 2022)
1. 2014: Changed front Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link; Right Front and Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link; Left Front
2. 2015: Changed Control Arm & Ball Joint Assembly; Thrust Arm, Front Left Lower Front and Front Right Lower Front
3. 2016: Changed Brake Light Switch (although was not required)
4. 2020: Changed Steering Wheel Position Sensor
5. 2016: Repaired (self) Glow Plug controller (took it apart and repaired the internals)
6. 2018: Transmission Conductor Plate issue: I ended up replacing the entire valve body just to have the latest version, solenoids etc. (I'm crazy but the car drives even better)
7. 2022: Replaced Glow Plug Controller with latest updated version (self) after unintentionally having dealership replace all 6 glow plugs (what a waster of money but now I have new glow plugs)
Have not changed oil seals etc. since the leak is virtually non-existent and I don't feel the need, perhaps I got away with it so far.
SInce I moved to the pacific north west from the north east, I hardly drive the car and intend to keep it for many more years to come.
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07 E320 Bluetec
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I've had my E320 Bluetec from new since 2007, done 90K miles and still looks a stunner since I maintain it well.
The following were done other than regular servicing at the dealership, changing rotors/pads (Akebono pads since 5000 miles and replaced rotors (OEM) and Akebomo pads at 85K miles, 2022)
1. 2014: Changed front Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link; Right Front and Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link; Left Front
2. 2015: Changed Control Arm & Ball Joint Assembly; Thrust Arm, Front Left Lower Front and Front Right Lower Front
3. 2016: Changed Brake Light Switch (although was not required)
4. 2020: Changed Steering Wheel Position Sensor
5. 2016: Repaired (self) Glow Plug controller (took it apart and repaired the internals)
6. 2018: Transmission Conductor Plate issue: I ended up replacing the entire valve body just to have the latest version, solenoids etc. (I'm crazy but the car drives even better)
7. 2022: Replaced Glow Plug Controller with latest updated version (self) after unintentionally having dealership replace all 6 glow plugs (what a waster of money but now I have new glow plugs)
Have not changed oil seals etc. since the leak is virtually non-existent and I don't feel the need, perhaps I got away with it so far.
SInce I moved to the pacific north west from the north east, I hardly drive the car and intend to keep it for many more years to come.
The following were done other than regular servicing at the dealership, changing rotors/pads (Akebono pads since 5000 miles and replaced rotors (OEM) and Akebomo pads at 85K miles, 2022)
1. 2014: Changed front Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link; Right Front and Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link; Left Front
2. 2015: Changed Control Arm & Ball Joint Assembly; Thrust Arm, Front Left Lower Front and Front Right Lower Front
3. 2016: Changed Brake Light Switch (although was not required)
4. 2020: Changed Steering Wheel Position Sensor
5. 2016: Repaired (self) Glow Plug controller (took it apart and repaired the internals)
6. 2018: Transmission Conductor Plate issue: I ended up replacing the entire valve body just to have the latest version, solenoids etc. (I'm crazy but the car drives even better)
7. 2022: Replaced Glow Plug Controller with latest updated version (self) after unintentionally having dealership replace all 6 glow plugs (what a waster of money but now I have new glow plugs)
Have not changed oil seals etc. since the leak is virtually non-existent and I don't feel the need, perhaps I got away with it so far.
SInce I moved to the pacific north west from the north east, I hardly drive the car and intend to keep it for many more years to come.
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