ML350 BLUEtec hesitation
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Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic and Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC
ML350 BLUEtec hesitation
My 2011 ML350 BLUEtec has started to have a bit of a hesitation. At approximately 15-25 mph, the car almost feels like it is shaking/bucking. If I really hit the accelerator, the feeling goes away. Any ideas?
Also, the hesitation is only felt at lower speeds more so when acceleration from 10-14 mph.
Thanks
Also, the hesitation is only felt at lower speeds more so when acceleration from 10-14 mph.
Thanks
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2010 ML550
On our ML350, new shocks helped. When we bought a ML550, shocks helped again - used Bilstien HDs the second time. Later realized that the steering rack bushings were bad and causing slack in the steering. After replacing the bushings, steering stability in curves and overall stability improved a lot. Between shocks and the bushings, everything feels a lot tighter.
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2013 ML350 Bluetec
My 2011 ML350 BLUEtec has started to have a bit of a hesitation. At approximately 15-25 mph, the car almost feels like it is shaking/bucking. If I really hit the accelerator, the feeling goes away. Any ideas?
Also, the hesitation is only felt at lower speeds more so when acceleration from 10-14 mph.
Thanks
Also, the hesitation is only felt at lower speeds more so when acceleration from 10-14 mph.
Thanks
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W221 S500
Change the fuel filter and air filters, clean out the intake system including the throttle body and use decent fuel.
It is a bit of a feature of the engine but can be mitigated by actual maintenance.
It is a bit of a feature of the engine but can be mitigated by actual maintenance.
