'95 S600 V12 Motor Reliability
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'95 S600, '77 300D
'95 S600 V12 Motor Reliability
probably should have asked this question before i purchased, but what is the historical record for these engines as far as reliability/durability?
what are the typical problems that can crop up? besides oil/filter changes what else should be replaced/adjusted on a scheduled bases such as valve adjustments, fuel injector cleaning, etc??
thanks,
rick
what are the typical problems that can crop up? besides oil/filter changes what else should be replaced/adjusted on a scheduled bases such as valve adjustments, fuel injector cleaning, etc??
thanks,
rick
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From: tennessee
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Mercedes would build the engine like all of them,reliable long lasting.However I don't know if the wiring problem is with the 600s.
I saw on S600 for sale last year with 229000 miles.
I saw on S600 for sale last year with 229000 miles.
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wiring looms do cause problems on the LH injection sysytems, mechanically they pretty good, At that mileage I would check the valve timing and possibly renew Chain and tensioner. hopefully its had regular oils changes
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Mechanically the v12 is fine but electronics attached to it are the problem. The throttle actuators and harness are design defected and use biodegradable wiring which will fail and be as expensive as a normal cars engine
