Fuel Tank/Sending Units
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Fuel Tank/Sending Units
I have read so many issues about the fuel smell in the 07 E350s. When you remove the rear seat, you can literally see the fuel leaking near the sending unit. You have to replace the entire fuel tank, approx. $2000 to remedy this. I recently read about a 15 year warranty extension from MB, that specifically states gas-fueled model year 2003-2009 E Class will be extended, but when i called dealer, they checked my VIN and it doesn't apply! Thoughts and feedback welcome.
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VIN? PZEV? Depending on state it was originally purchased tank replacement may be covered at no cost up to 15 years/150,000 miles under Emission Warranty.
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Confirmed, PZEV - not included in warranty extension.
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Check under rear seat cushion, if this is source of smell should be covered by 15 year extended warranty.
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Seems odd that a car with the same problem that initiated the 15 year extended warranty wouldn't be included.....I wonder why they excluded the PZEV's fuel tank if it causes the same issues. You can literally see the fuel residue when you lift rear seat. You cannot fill the tank over 13 gallons because if you do, you cannot tolerate the fuel odor. Crazy.
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can you check my VIN WDBUF56X57B096738. Im think it is not included but want to double check.
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can you check my VIN WDBUF56X57B096738. Im think it is not included but want to double check.
Thanks
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You are covered through 2021/unlimited mileage.
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The dealer gave me a hard time with the replacement so I called MBUSA to let them know of my dissatisfaction with the dealer and MBUSA called the dealer the same day 4 days later repair was done. Try calling MBUSA
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There is a vin decoder on the tool bar under tools at the top of the page. The vin decoder will give you all the information on your car. I did not see The PZEV standard under your vin. But you should call MBUSA because that's who issued the extended warranty
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PZEV see post 2 above.
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Thank you, I will have to investigate further.... this whole thing is very new to me....
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Yes, covered under PZEV Emission Warranty. Present data card & warranty page in post 2 above to SA.
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I believe the fuel leak warranty only applies to gasoline engines so diesel wouldn't be covered.
You can also run your VIN through this site:
http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Mercedes-Benz
If you have 917, then you have Pzev and only the 15/150k warranty applies. It's worse if you're in a non Pzev state and you have Pzev, the warranty is even shorter.
You can also run your VIN through this site:
http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Mercedes-Benz
If you have 917, then you have Pzev and only the 15/150k warranty applies. It's worse if you're in a non Pzev state and you have Pzev, the warranty is even shorter.
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Konigstiger, thank you for the information. If you didn't checked, I probably still smelling gas. Dealer just put a new tank in my car. But now I might have to get a new intake manifold, any suggestion, OEM vs Aftermarket? I know this is different topic.