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Jan 31, 2026 | 11:54 AM
  #201  
This is the oil filter housing gasket. From what i understand, Mercedes only sell 1, not both of the gasket. They want you to replace the entire thing. There are some plastic component inside the oil filter housing, maybe that the reason. I am not 100% sure. I feel like mine will fine. just give a really good clean.
This is the oil filter housing gasket. From what i understand, Mercedes only sell 1, not both of the gasket. They want you to replace the entire thing. There are some plastic component inside the oil filter housing, maybe that the reason. I am not 100% sure. I feel like mine will fine. just give a really good clean.
Transmission mount, just something i have to work on later
Transmission mount, just something i have to work on later
I also replace this coolant tank cap as well. The one i had on my car feels too loose. The new one is nice and tight.
I also replace this coolant tank cap as well. The one i had on my car feels too loose. The new one is nice and tight.
This is the correct engine mount
This is the correct engine mount
Cant remember which one is the passenger and which one is the driver. Dont think you can screw it up because there are limited length for the wire connection
Cant remember which one is the passenger and which one is the driver. Dont think you can screw it up because there are limited length for the wire connection
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Jan 31, 2026 | 12:53 PM
  #202  
Quote: Thanks for the update! I'm happy to see another ML going strong.

My 2013 ML350 Bluetec is at 375 000 km. Unfortunately, earlier this week, I was involved in a minor colision. An old lady sideswiped me and took out my driver side mirror. The whole driver side front panel, door and rear quarter panel will have to be sanded and painted. I'm waiting for the estimate, I wonder if they'll cut me a cheque and call it a write off since the vehicle is old with a lot of mileage. The estime will probably be close to the value of the suv. It would be a shame really, because I really like that suv. It's running flawlessly and doesn't burn a drop of oil. If it's a write off, I'm not sure if I'll get another W166 bluetec. Maybe I'll go with a gas 2018-2019 GLE400... or maybe the newer V167 gen...

Here's my maintenance sheet for anyone curious.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...usp=drive_link
I really like the M276 engine, i think that the engine code. The v6 bi-turbo engine. I think the GLE43 has that. I don't like the newer one with the eqboost. I honestly think those will cause a lot of problem down on the road, but GLE43 or 53 with the 3.0 bi-turbo will be a good replacement.
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