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Old Oct 8, 2025 | 11:55 AM
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e350 Rumble on cold startup.

New to me 2014 e350 sedan has a rumble on startup - slight acceleration.
Goes away after warm up.
Is that normal?

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Old Oct 8, 2025 | 02:30 PM
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New to me 2014 e350 sedan has a rumble on startup - slight acceleration.
Goes away after warm up.
Is that normal?

All comments appreciated.
this sounds like you're dealing with start-up rattling. This is caused by failed VVT phasers near 100kMi. Standard repair with CPS "oil in harness" at the same Time + tensioners.

What is your local MB specialist saying??
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Hasn't been in yet (will need an A service within the next month).
Does not sound like a metallic rattle to me.
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Thanks.

Hasn't been in yet (will need an A service within the next month).
Does not sound like a metallic rattle to me.
good it will be repaired soon by the best crew
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Originally Posted by abqhudson
New to me 2014 e350 sedan has a rumble on startup - slight acceleration.
Goes away after warm up.
Is that normal?

All comments appreciated.
What do you mean by "warm up"? Engine warm up to operating temperature can take several miles and 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the start up temperature. If you mean the 10 seconds or so from cold start until the rpm stabilizes, that is different. I have the same engine with 130,000 miles and no rattle at start.
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