pateljb

We've had our G550 since November last year and in 2 months (1500 miles), got a notice to "add 1 quart of oil". Car was taken in to MB dealer and apparently I was told that they can't simply add a quart since the new models don't have "dip sticks" to check the level. So car had to be connected to diagnostics and then oil added. Fast forward 3 months and got same notice for another quart of oil. No leakage on garage floor.

Anyone else had similar notice? Wondering if its a bad sensor?

pdeacon

The dealer is going to tell you that your oil consumption is within the acceptable range. There are other posts on this forum that have brought up this issue but they were mainly dealing with the G63 model. My suggestion would be to document your dealer inquiries in the event that this develops into a serious issue. I doubt if you will get any satisfaction from MB unless consumption drops below Quart at less than 1,000 miles. Good luck....

johnnyderm

I'd document it aggressively - ever email and phone call. That is crazy to me.

Eagles Nest

Yet another reason not to purchase.

dunderhi

I’m at 8,500 miles and haven’t needed any oil yet.

pateljb

So took the G wagon in today and they checked and found zero oil leaks. The tech that worked on the car only does G wagons and in his opinion thought that the sensor was "too sensitive" thereby brought up the warning. He added 1.3 qts of oil to go over the detector threshold and said there is enough room to add full 3 qts before the max is reached so no worries about overfilling the oil reservoir. I will monitor it and let everyone know if it happens again.

Deutsch100

Same in the 18 G63. Our dealer has a G-Class only tech (Gs are quirky and different from every other MBZ). They have told us several times the oil sensor is sensitive. We only add a Qt. when the add 1 Qt. warning comes on, but it would easily take 2.

Btw, the 2018 G63 only has a ADD 1 Quart warning...even if you need 3. Kind of lame, but it is what it is!

carforhire

Interesting..

Nb76

Just got the confirmation of scored cylinders, new engine is being shipped. I’ve had two Mercedes products and had the same issues on each car, complete garbage brand.

johnnyderm

f that man. Terrible news. You aren’t the first one on this forum with that same issue...

johnnyderm

Sorry it was the same person with scored engine...: NB, read in another thread you had lost 8qts of oil. Same person - opps.

drew138

Wow. terrible luck. Please keep us posted on how the engine swap goes for you. Where you located? Curious what the dealer is loaning you in the interim?

places

Wow, that's huge. Sorry to hear this, I'm sure it will work out.How long until the new engine comes?

Deutsch100

Damn, an engine replacement on a 2019 G550! That is insane! So sorry this is happening to you! This would be upsetting and stressful on an inexpensive new car purchase, but when one spends over $100,000 the expectations and demands are much higher. I have had similar issues with TWO new Rolls-Royce Think it sucks in a G....try a Rolls!!

Nb76

Located in Canada, I’ve been given something called a GLC

New engine will take 2-6 weeks plus install time

First world problems my friend.... it’s all good but I’m feeling pretty bitter towards the brand and I wanna dump this truck. Truth is, there’s nothing else that I really like or as individual as the G.

Deutsch100

TWO cars with the same scored cylinders issue? What was the other "garbage brand" Mercedes model you had?