2012 ml350bluetec burning smoke/smell
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2012 ml350bluetec burning smoke/smell
well I recently bought 2012 ml350 bluetec not new! There is this huge white smoke that comes out randomly like every three days! Sometimes it's so embarrassing when it comes out in traffic! Any help please? Is that normal ?
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There is a "regeneration cycle" that can be triggered that burns off particles/contaminants in the exhaust system - and yes, this can cause a "hot smell" and on occasion like "white smoke".
However, there can be turbo issues that can come up that also cause this symptom.
If you purchased from a MB dealer - you should have it checked as soon as possible on their dime... don't wait.
If you bought private party or non-MB dealer - then you should talk to a MB dealer service department about the cost to get it diagnosed to see if there is a issue or not.
If it was me - I would want to know..
However, there can be turbo issues that can come up that also cause this symptom.
If you purchased from a MB dealer - you should have it checked as soon as possible on their dime... don't wait.
If you bought private party or non-MB dealer - then you should talk to a MB dealer service department about the cost to get it diagnosed to see if there is a issue or not.
If it was me - I would want to know..
