engine clicking noise, shavings in old oil (s550)
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engine clicking noise, shavings in old oil (s550)
So my engine does this ticking/clicking sound which occured recently. After changing the engone oil, mechanic told me they found some shavings in the old oil. Also im experiencing a 20l/100km while driving really really gently in the city which i also thought its a bit too much? especially when its said to do 13.9/100km officially so i thought that 6 liter difference must be a little too much? Maybe its connected somehow?
Anyway... anyone know what could be the cause of this sound? (video attached)
Anyway... anyone know what could be the cause of this sound? (video attached)
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Shavings in the oil is what I would be worrying about first, the cliking sound will likely be found when you get the answer to the first question.
What kind of shavings ?
Did you get an oil analysis done on the old oil ?
What kind of shavings ?
Did you get an oil analysis done on the old oil ?
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I wonder if its possible that theres some superficial part thats causing this or if its something that reqiures disassembly of the whole engine.
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The M278 engine is very complex and you dont just start taking it apart to look for an issue. Not some american simple V8. Many mechanics on Youtube express it can be very hard to work on. Best to do shorter interval oil changes and care for it than to fix it. Metal shavings is oil is horrible. It will not be simple or small. You need a German independent mechanic or the dealer, not just any shop.
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The M278 engine is very complex and you dont just start taking it apart to look for an issue. Not some american simple V8. Many mechanics on Youtube express it can be very hard to work on. Best to do shorter interval oil changes and care for it than to fix it. Metal shavings is oil is horrible. It will not be simple or small. You need a German independent mechanic or the dealer, not just any shop.
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Thank you. By the way, now my technician added castrol 5w30 which is not what MB recommends, but he said it should work just as fine. But is it really? Because on other forums I mentioned it and some guy who works in a shop suggested to replace it asap because it could cause more metal shavings as it is too thin. So now im totally confused
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At this point the only way to determine what might need to be repaired/replaced is to do an oil analysis at a legitimate lab. That will require you to do an immediate oil change to get the required sample. And the will also enable you to put the proper oil in the engine. Once you have the results of the lab analysis you will have a better idea of the source of the shavings. It is also remotely possible that the shavings are remnants from the work done during the engine swap. Good luck!
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At this point the only way to determine what might need to be repaired/replaced is to do an oil analysis at a legitimate lab. That will require you to do an immediate oil change to get the required sample. And the will also enable you to put the proper oil in the engine. Once you have the results of the lab analysis you will have a better idea of the source of the shavings. It is also remotely possible that the shavings are remnants from the work done during the engine swap. Good luck!
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Visible metal in oil means the engine is done, my guess excessive bore scoring with bearing play at this point you can keep driving it until it breaks and then replace with a used engine. Do not attempt to repair engine as that will result in a higher cost and very few people can get them right.
On a normal car you could use 30 oil under cool conditions and light driving habits but why would you?
On an engine in it's last legs going with 50 might help reduce oil consumption and help it last a bit longer.
On a normal car you could use 30 oil under cool conditions and light driving habits but why would you?
On an engine in it's last legs going with 50 might help reduce oil consumption and help it last a bit longer.
