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GLE 400 AC takes 10 mins when hit out

healp — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:20:17 GMT

Hi,

just bought a 2019 GLE 400. The AC was recharged 2 years ago and 8k mi ago by previous owner. It�s a black car. When it�s 80 deg it takes 10 mins to blow cold air. Tire shop does AC recharges etc and they looked at it and said it was fine. I still wonder. My previous 2018 GLE 350 seemed to cool faster.

the ac periodically makes a Darth Vader exhale sound.

can I buy a recharge canister at Auto Zone and try and top off the system?

What if it is actually full already?

Will I mess something up or will it just not allow refrigerant into the system so I can�t screw it up?

thanks
Peter
2019 GLE 400, 70k mi

2018 GLE 43 missing 1L of engine oil -- Oct-Apr, 3Kmiles

2018GLE43 — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:35:51 GMT

When I drained the last oil change, I got only 6L back. Where did 1L go between Oct-April (43Km or 2.6K miles)? The GLE 400, I got 7L back.
Yes, there are leaking around timing covers/cam magnets, but they are not justified for 1L over times. Also no sign of drop on the floor, but some sign of oil/wet on under engine cover. Any tips and signs to look for or keep an eye on?
The arrows point to droplet/drip locations.

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Can't clear P119000/P119300 faulty intake air pressure

2018GLE43 — Sun, 17 May 2026 03:36:14 GMT

FYI: Can't clear code P119000 or P119300.
Background:
Changed filters -- dust/cabin and engine air filters disconnect MAP (mass air pressure sensor) to check/clean. At the same time, I disconnected/inspected most right cam magnet to look for missing 1L of engine oil when I replaced engine oil in April.
The codes can't be cleared until I came in and search online to find that someone said it needs to use the key to clear the P1190.
1 Removed start/stop button
2 Insert the key and turn to acc (Do not start)
3 Clear the code. Engine check light is gone
4 Remove the key
5 Insert the key. Start the engine and scan. No fault code found!

You guys really using MB Summerfit/Winterfit for fluid?

kang.richie — Thu, 14 May 2026 23:10:15 GMT

Got a low washer fluid notice pop up. I thought, "No big deal, just going to go to walmart and pick up fluid for cold weather (I'm in Chicago)". Got in my car and had a silly thought that maybe this car needs some special windshield washer fluid. Googled, and Sure enough, apparently it does lol. Went right back inside the house and did some research. Apparently, people have been having issues with seals, or clogs and when switched to MB, it fixed itself. And then others that say they've been using whatever for years and no issues. It seems like as long as you stay away from the "rain-x" type stuff, we should be good? What's the consensus here? Do we use MB winterfit/summerfit or similar or any generic one is fine?

Missing drive select icon

Bizzythakid05 — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:40:10 GMT

After doing ang update, the dealership returned my car with this icon missing, ive returned to them multiple time to try and get them to bring it back, according to them they can't, they even tried to contact MB engineering in Germany, does anyone have any idea how to bring back this icon ? My vehicle is a 2016 Gle350d , thanks in advance