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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 08:25 PM
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Sad News - Oil Leak (head gasket)

Surprise surprise.

Took my car to a local exhaust shop to delete the resonator. When it was on the rack one of the guys noticed an oil leak which he believes is coming from the head gasket. Photos attached, not sure if you can make it out. The photo was taken underneath the driver side of the vehicle

2013 GL450, 48K miles. unfortunately, no warranty. I am looking into a few contacts that may be able to sell me ELW without a thorough checkup

Any one have this problem or work done?

Does anyone know if MB has an extended original warranty on the powertrain?

Sad news.....Need Help SOS!
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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 10:23 AM
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possibly the rear main seal. very typical on mercedes vehicles
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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 12:12 PM
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possibly the rear main seal. very typical on mercedes vehicles
Youre right Novae, it cost $190 to fix. I panicked like a little girl...shouldve gotten it diagnosed first. Thanks for the insights
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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 01:03 PM
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Andiego, what was the problem, rear main seal?
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