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my father had started the ML and then decided to take the S :p so he shut off the ML while it was fast idling...it was on for about 10-15 seconds before he shut it off...is there any damage to the engine or such?
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Probably not too good for the battery....
I have done it before on my Diesel and it still works. (The engine is about the only thing that seems reliable on the ML!!!!!!)
I have done it before on my Diesel and it still works. (The engine is about the only thing that seems reliable on the ML!!!!!!)
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'05 A4 1.8TQM6
Originally posted by 00ML430 Bulldog
The Engine is reliable??? Remember the oil consumtion problem.
The Engine is reliable??? Remember the oil consumtion problem.
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Originally posted by Swiss Nick
Don't remember that thread, but as I understand it is normal for modern engines to consume oil. Mine does, and everyone says that is normal.
Don't remember that thread, but as I understand it is normal for modern engines to consume oil. Mine does, and everyone says that is normal.
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Originally posted by Swiss Nick
who are we to not trust MB!!!!!
who are we to not trust MB!!!!!
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I had exactly the same. When it was new I assumed it was normal. After the first service, it did start to drink a little oil. About 1-2 litres over 4 months. But, "Not to worry Mr Griffiths, that is normal". Hey, it is stiull under warranty so what the hell!!!
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actually, ours stopped eating oil after the warranty expired, haha. Though, yesterday I checked the oil level through the odometer and it said -2.0L...so i'm guessing it's down 2 liters? It's got 1400 miles till service...so I think that's normal because it's been a while since last service.
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MB says that the oil consumtion is normal if that is true you might as well believe me if I say my next car will be a Yugo. I wonder how many board members have had their engine piston rings rebuilt by MB because of high oil consumtion.
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how many times have you had to add a quart of oil back into the engine? i've had to do it a couple of times...but it's been a while since that oil light has ever flickered while driving, so looks good for now
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Never waited for the light to come on, as it means the oil is at an "alarming level" best to check it at least once a month. Have forgotten how many times I have added oil. I suppose over 30000km I have added 3-4 litres.
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ML Engine reliable ?
I guess yes compared to the rest of the ML - assuming you don't count MAF, fuel pumps, harmonic balancers, batteries and 02 sensors as part of the engine .
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minor points!!!
I sometimes think that the US MLs have more problems than the Puch built MLs, I know 3 people who have Puch built Mls and have never heard half of the problems you guys have.
I sometimes think that the US MLs have more problems than the Puch built MLs, I know 3 people who have Puch built Mls and have never heard half of the problems you guys have.
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Originally posted by Swiss Nick
Never waited for the light to come on, as it means the oil is at an "alarming level" best to check it at least once a month. Have forgotten how many times I have added oil. I suppose over 30000km I have added 3-4 litres.
Never waited for the light to come on, as it means the oil is at an "alarming level" best to check it at least once a month. Have forgotten how many times I have added oil. I suppose over 30000km I have added 3-4 litres.
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Re: ML Engine reliable ?
Originally posted by timdf
I guess yes compared to the rest of the ML - assuming you don't count MAF, fuel pumps, harmonic balancers, batteries and 02 sensors as part of the engine .
I guess yes compared to the rest of the ML - assuming you don't count MAF, fuel pumps, harmonic balancers, batteries and 02 sensors as part of the engine .
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The first time my oil light came on I was going up a hill. I thought it was a mistake as the car was only a few months old. So i checked the dipstick and it was at the lowest level, since then I check it once a month. Lets hope they don't use the same gauging system as the Fuel tank
