Going back to gas.
08-22-2015, 04:37 PM
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Going back to gas.
A few weeks ago I got a CEL on my 250. I brought it in for service and got it back a couple days later. The paperwork said the code was for differential pressure and the diagnostic system wanted them to replace the DPF. But the supervisor had them replace the differential pressure switch and force a regen. Fine, whatever. As long as it's fixed.
4 days later I get another CEL and take it in again. This time they keep it a week clearing the codes and trying several forced regens. Then I get a call saying they are ordering a new DPF from Germany and it will take another week to arrive. No mention of trying to find out why the DPF is blocked at less than 20K miles.
After waiting a few more days I decided I am done with diesel. I called them up and traded it for a new GLK350. I will miss the milage and the awesome torque, but I think the new emissions equipment is not quite mature enough for prime time. If this had happened out of warranty I would be looking at a crazy bill.
4 days later I get another CEL and take it in again. This time they keep it a week clearing the codes and trying several forced regens. Then I get a call saying they are ordering a new DPF from Germany and it will take another week to arrive. No mention of trying to find out why the DPF is blocked at less than 20K miles.
After waiting a few more days I decided I am done with diesel. I called them up and traded it for a new GLK350. I will miss the milage and the awesome torque, but I think the new emissions equipment is not quite mature enough for prime time. If this had happened out of warranty I would be looking at a crazy bill.
08-22-2015, 10:10 PM
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A few weeks ago I got a CEL on my 250. I brought it in for service and got it back a couple days later. The paperwork said the code was for differential pressure and the diagnostic system wanted them to replace the DPF. But the supervisor had them replace the differential pressure switch and force a regen. Fine, whatever. As long as it's fixed.
4 days later I get another CEL and take it in again. This time they keep it a week clearing the codes and trying several forced regens. Then I get a call saying they are ordering a new DPF from Germany and it will take another week to arrive. No mention of trying to find out why the DPF is blocked at less than 20K miles.
After waiting a few more days I decided I am done with diesel. I called them up and traded it for a new GLK350. I will miss the milage and the awesome torque, but I think the new emissions equipment is not quite mature enough for prime time. If this had happened out of warranty I would be looking at a crazy bill.
4 days later I get another CEL and take it in again. This time they keep it a week clearing the codes and trying several forced regens. Then I get a call saying they are ordering a new DPF from Germany and it will take another week to arrive. No mention of trying to find out why the DPF is blocked at less than 20K miles.
After waiting a few more days I decided I am done with diesel. I called them up and traded it for a new GLK350. I will miss the milage and the awesome torque, but I think the new emissions equipment is not quite mature enough for prime time. If this had happened out of warranty I would be looking at a crazy bill.
08-22-2015, 10:53 PM
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After waiting a few more days I decided I am done with diesel. I called them up and traded it for a new GLK350. I will miss the milage and the awesome torque, but I think the new emissions equipment is not quite mature enough for prime time. If this had happened out of warranty I would be looking at a crazy bill.[/QUOTE]
Who does that? How are you liking the
Gasser?
Who does that? How are you liking the
Gasser?
08-22-2015, 11:55 PM
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2020 C8, 2020 defender 110X, 2019 720S, 2014 GLK 350 4matic, 2015 escalade platinum, 2013 RRS HSELux
Going back to gas.
The gas gets great mileage compared to my 2015 escalade platinum and my 2013 Range Rover Sport
08-23-2015, 12:27 PM
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The gas mileage for the Gas is incredible and I live in a very hilly area. When I used to live, many Diesel engines from Chevy and BMW had problems due to a ton of stop and go traffic. Maybe as someone else suggested, that might be your problem? I know you will not be disappointed with the gas engine if you do trade it in.
08-23-2015, 04:32 PM
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Haven't heard of that, do you spend all your time idling, they do like the highway. Could just be a bad DPF, why not just let them fix it and see what happens (this seems a little extreme). But I guess we'll see you back after the first CEL on your gasser and that happens to....
I drive about 20 miles of higyway each way to work so the conditions were perfect for a diesel. 40+ miles of highway every day with almost no stop/go.
A few things that I found will clog a DPF are leaky injector(s), bad turbo seal resulting in oil leak into the intake, bad/high sulfer fuel, etc. The dealer looked for none of this.
They just wanted to fix it long enough to get it out of the warranty period.
So far the new 350 is nice. It has a few options the 250 was missing. The dealer worked with me and made me a decent deal. Yeah, it cost me a bit but I have peace of mind and a new GLK.
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08-23-2015, 09:46 PM
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So...........did you go from a '14 GLK 250 to a '15 350? If so your going to get hit again the '16 GLC's are due out in November
08-24-2015, 12:59 AM
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One of the best things about the GLK350 is the power it has while achieving great fuel mileage. The GLC that's coming up seem to be severely under powered. That was such a big reason I did not wait for it. Sure I would have liked a little roomier vehicle. But for my wife's daily driver, it is a perfect size.
In addition, with new models, I never want to buy a brand new model, I would rather wait till all the kinks are worked out on the following year or years before committing to one.
In addition, with new models, I never want to buy a brand new model, I would rather wait till all the kinks are worked out on the following year or years before committing to one.
08-24-2015, 07:05 AM
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One of the best things about the GLK350 is the power it has while achieving great fuel mileage. The GLC that's coming up seem to be severely under powered. That was such a big reason I did not wait for it. Sure I would have liked a little roomier vehicle. But for my wife's daily driver, it is a perfect size.
In addition, with new models, I never want to buy a brand new model, I would rather wait till all the kinks are worked out on the following year or years before committing to one.
In addition, with new models, I never want to buy a brand new model, I would rather wait till all the kinks are worked out on the following year or years before committing to one.
08-24-2015, 07:07 AM
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08-24-2015, 03:46 PM
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I have the 2013 GLK250, so far zero problems. But reading all the issues, I can't help to feel its a ticking time bomb (especially since this is new tech without very long term proof). No way in hell I'm owning this (diesel) outside of warranty or extended warranty
08-24-2015, 07:01 PM
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08-24-2015, 08:32 PM
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2020 C8, 2020 defender 110X, 2019 720S, 2014 GLK 350 4matic, 2015 escalade platinum, 2013 RRS HSELux
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