Is a 2016 G63 suseptable to cylinder wall scoring
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Is a 2016 G63 suseptable to cylinder wall scoring
I am in the process of buying a 2026 G63, Under 70K miles.
I have seen a some info on the S63 having cylinder wall scoring due to the coating used on the cylinder and the piston. I believe these coatings were improved sometime during the 2016 model year on the S-Class?
I have had a E550, that I think had the same engine without the turbos, it did not have any engine issues.
Is Cylinder wall scoring a concern on a 2016 G63?
Is there a rough idea of what percentage of vehicles is affected?
Is there a build before/after date available as to when the coatings were improved?
Thank you in advance. I did do a forum search and did not find what I am looking for.
If there already is a thread for this, please point me to it.
I have seen a some info on the S63 having cylinder wall scoring due to the coating used on the cylinder and the piston. I believe these coatings were improved sometime during the 2016 model year on the S-Class?
I have had a E550, that I think had the same engine without the turbos, it did not have any engine issues.
Is Cylinder wall scoring a concern on a 2016 G63?
Is there a rough idea of what percentage of vehicles is affected?
Is there a build before/after date available as to when the coatings were improved?
Thank you in advance. I did do a forum search and did not find what I am looking for.
If there already is a thread for this, please point me to it.
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I personally wouldn't without an extended warranty. I've heard of some updates, but my belief is all m157 engines have the potential for this issue. I had a 2014 M157 engine and it happened in cylinder 5. It was about $10k warranty repair.
There are some CPO 2013-2018's G63's and G550's I've seen floating around, maybe try to find one of those. I prefer the 2019+ M177 engines.
There are some CPO 2013-2018's G63's and G550's I've seen floating around, maybe try to find one of those. I prefer the 2019+ M177 engines.
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Thank you for the reply.
I have spoken to the dealership that has maintained it since new and they stated that all services have always been done on time.
I know that this is no guarantee, but I hope this at least stacks the deck slightly in my favor.
A 2019 is not in my budget right now.
I will absolutely reply to this thread if the motor is an issue in the future.
I have spoken to the dealership that has maintained it since new and they stated that all services have always been done on time.
I know that this is no guarantee, but I hope this at least stacks the deck slightly in my favor.
A 2019 is not in my budget right now.
I will absolutely reply to this thread if the motor is an issue in the future.
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Yes. It uses the scoring-prone M157 engine.
I wouldn’t touch this engine.
If you decide to touch this engine (I advise against it), buy a warranty and hope it covers you and that you don’t go through an arduous claims process, and are without access to the vehicle for an extended repair period.
I wouldn’t touch this engine.
If you decide to touch this engine (I advise against it), buy a warranty and hope it covers you and that you don’t go through an arduous claims process, and are without access to the vehicle for an extended repair period.
Last edited by chassis; Jan 22, 2024 at 02:18 PM.
