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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 09:25 PM
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Just bought my first Benz. It is an awesome car, I've had it a week and unfortunately Ivery been smelling gas after filling it up, so I think I have a bad tank or fuel sending unit that is common with the w211! I called MB customer support and it's not covered under the extended warranty!
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 10:58 AM
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welcome to the forum...
fuel tank components now have 15-year warranty...
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 11:05 AM
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That's what I thought, I called MB customer support and they said my car had a federal warranty that was an extra 5 years or 80,000. My car has 89,000 so since my car had that warranty the other extended warranty won't cover it! Sounds like a bunch of **** to me! I don't know what to do?
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 11:11 AM
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print this and show to SA or try different dealer...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e1dzf57txi...0Tank.pdf?dl=0
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 11:33 AM
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Customer care told me my vehicle is PZEV, in that letter it says

non-PZEV vehicles. That's why the extended warranty won't cover it. Wtf is PZEV? It shouldn't matter it's still leaking!
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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ouch... r u in NY?
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 02:02 PM
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No I'm in Utah
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 02:07 PM
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I had no idea the 350 was in the PZEV tier. Tough shake there... What's the quoted repair cost?
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 02:12 PM
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Idk Yet? MB dealer wants 119 just to look at it, but I have an appointment with the dealership I got from today to look at it. I've only had it a week on Tuesday.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 02:19 PM
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Personally I'd recommend you talk with locals or folks on here, and find a reputable independent repair shop ("indy" as we call them) as soon as it's feasible.

In the long run, it's the best way to save coin, short of turning wrenches yourself.

Good luck, and keep us posted.
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I'm hoping the dealership I got it from will take care of it or some of it anyways. Thanks for your help and I'll keep you posted.
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So took my car into the dealership I bought it at and they tried to seal it but there is a crack by the fuel pump so it needs a new tank. The good news is they said I don't have to pay for it!! Such a relief! Don't know how long they will have it though
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So took my car into the dealership I bought it at and they tried to seal it but there is a crack by the fuel pump so it needs a new tank. The good news is they said I don't have to pay for it!! Such a relief! Don't know how long they will have it though
so they covered even though it's PZEV?
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 08:38 AM
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so they covered even though it's PZEV?
I bought it at a Kia dealership and they are going to pay for it. Not covered under the warranty.
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I bought it at a Kia dealership and they are going to pay for it. Not covered under the warranty.
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Update on my car, just got it back and 2,600$ for parts and 3,500$ labor! Ruck me funning I'm glad I didn't have to pay for that! I just pray to the god above nothing else goes wrong with it!
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Update on my car, just got it back and 2,600$ for parts and 3,500$ labor! Ruck me funning I'm glad I didn't have to pay for that! I just pray to the god above nothing else goes wrong with it!
fill up 3/4 from now on to prevent fuel leak in the future...
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fill up 3/4 from now on to prevent fuel leak in the future...
Filling it up all the way causes leaks?
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Filling it up all the way causes leaks?
apparently... u don't smell fuel when tank is not full, no?
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