How many miles do you have on your E Class?
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1991 190E 2.3
Rubber deteriorates over the years so those leaking seals will eventually have to be addressed.
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From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
320e
<Sigh> I"m sure you're right about age eating rubber seals. Also see that around windshield and rear view mirrors. For the time being adding oil is a lot cheaper than getting it fixed. Pulling engine to fix rear seal is probably an EOL event. For now, it only leaks a quart or between changes and maybe a half pint of power steering a month.
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1991 190E 2.3
<Sigh> I"m sure you're right about age eating rubber seals. Also see that around windshield and rear view mirrors. For the time being adding oil is a lot cheaper than getting it fixed. Pulling engine to fix rear seal is probably an EOL event. For now, it only leaks a quart or between changes and maybe a half pint of power steering a month.
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From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
320e
Agreed. I'm using and have had success with a recommended product called ATP-AT205 Reseal. That shut a lot of the leaks down... for now at least. Thanks for the quick response.
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e500, e350
280000kms (New Zealand)
2005 e350
Changed oil a few times
ball joints
Control arm bushes
sometimes doesn't start but always does 2nd time chur Rangiora spec
Nothing else
2006 e350 120000kms (now crashed in storage)
Transmission control plate
Solenoids
Did all coilspacks
Cas
cps
Aux battery
2005 E500 180,000kms
Oil changes
NOTHING ELSE.......(YET)
Had multiple other e350s that went to 500000ks with no issues so balance shaft haters can suck a dick.
That's about me.
Changed oil a few times
ball joints
Control arm bushes
sometimes doesn't start but always does 2nd time chur Rangiora spec
Nothing else
2006 e350 120000kms (now crashed in storage)
Transmission control plate
Solenoids
Did all coilspacks
Cas
cps
Aux battery
2005 E500 180,000kms
Oil changes
NOTHING ELSE.......(YET)
Had multiple other e350s that went to 500000ks with no issues so balance shaft haters can suck a dick.
That's about me.
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Posts: 125
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From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
320e
Wow, she's a beauty. Is it white or grey? Mine's silver/grey. 1st owner named it Wolfgang and I still call him Wolf.
Your headlights have that cloudy old plastic look. Mine did too. I did the sanding polish work on all 4 and they look like brand new. It took about 30-45min/light. I'll send you a link if you're interested.
Dave
Your headlights have that cloudy old plastic look. Mine did too. I did the sanding polish work on all 4 and they look like brand new. It took about 30-45min/light. I'll send you a link if you're interested.
Dave
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E320 Base
Year: 2000
Model: E320 Base
Country: USA
Comments: Almost 176k miles. Lasted 4 cross country trips. Sadly the sunroof has gone bad so when it started leaking she got silicone gel to seal it. Oil changes every 2500 miles. Been in the family since 2007. At home repairs is what makes this car truly fun!
Model: E320 Base
Country: USA
Comments: Almost 176k miles. Lasted 4 cross country trips. Sadly the sunroof has gone bad so when it started leaking she got silicone gel to seal it. Oil changes every 2500 miles. Been in the family since 2007. At home repairs is what makes this car truly fun!
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1999 E320 wagon
I have a 1999 E320 wagon with 286k miles, still runs strong. It has a couple of gremlins, but nothing I can't or haven't been able to fix or work around. Mostly freeway miles as I travel 600+ miles weekly usually.
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Posts: 125
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From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
320e
7/30/24 update. Power steering finally blew high pressure hose. Replaced cannister; leak gone. The rear seal leak turned out to actually be valve cover leakage. That got worse over time. Finally replaced them this past spring. Air conditioner serviced once again...every 2 years it has to be complete evacuated and recharged to keep up with Atlanta heat-n-humidity.
