Oil level going down
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X166 gls450 2017
Oil level going down
I got this car 2 months ago. The very first day it said "Add a quart of oil with next gas fill up" ... took it to the MB dealer and he filled it up for me. Also performed the B+ service. Its been 1300 miles since the service & I checked the oil last night, looks like it went down 1/4th of the max. Problem is I didnt check after service if the oil was at max ... so maybe it has always been 3/4th the level.... though I doubt it! Its just burning oil
Also, the oil had turned kinda dark brownish ... It was golden-ish 1300 miles ago ........ does that mean the car has been misused ? ............. what do I need to do to cleanse the engine / & how can I know if oil's being burnt ................... I checked the exhaust tips & they were kinda blue-blackish but very dry so no signs there
I want this engine to last 300k! Pls give suggestions, thanks
Also, the oil had turned kinda dark brownish ... It was golden-ish 1300 miles ago ........ does that mean the car has been misused ? ............. what do I need to do to cleanse the engine / & how can I know if oil's being burnt ................... I checked the exhaust tips & they were kinda blue-blackish but very dry so no signs there
I want this engine to last 300k! Pls give suggestions, thanks
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The oil will always change color from that "Honey Gold" color to dark color. Thats the oil doing its job carrying away contaminants from combustion while it cools and lubricates the engine. Don't worry about the color change.
If your car is burning oil, it will blow blue smoke under hard acceleration. It may not have been topped off to the tip top, so just keep an eye on it to be safe. More than likely, you're fine.
If your car is burning oil, it will blow blue smoke under hard acceleration. It may not have been topped off to the tip top, so just keep an eye on it to be safe. More than likely, you're fine.
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Several 350s have had oil consumption issues most go away at 5/6K
If It continues to use oil take it in to a dealer for a oil consumption test
Make SURE that if ANY oil is added have the dealer write a RO so you have proof...
If It continues to use oil take it in to a dealer for a oil consumption test
Make SURE that if ANY oil is added have the dealer write a RO so you have proof...
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“May” apply depending on your VIN:
DTB P-B-18.00/31c FEB07 211 4matic up to VIN X218820 Oil level warning message frequently appears, program CGW with modified oil data and perform ASSYST parameterization. In addition, check dipstick marking 27214 is OK, different marking should be replaced (part #A2720101472).
Service Campaign 2007010010 AUG07 211.087 (e350 4matic) VIN range X177825 to X219293
211.287 (e350 4matic wagon) X174229 to X219226, engine oil dipstick is incorrect leading to inconsistency between the dipstick reading and the oil level message in the IC, will replace dipstick and top off the engine oil.
DTB P-B-18.00/31c FEB07 211 4matic up to VIN X218820 Oil level warning message frequently appears, program CGW with modified oil data and perform ASSYST parameterization. In addition, check dipstick marking 27214 is OK, different marking should be replaced (part #A2720101472).
Service Campaign 2007010010 AUG07 211.087 (e350 4matic) VIN range X177825 to X219293
211.287 (e350 4matic wagon) X174229 to X219226, engine oil dipstick is incorrect leading to inconsistency between the dipstick reading and the oil level message in the IC, will replace dipstick and top off the engine oil.
