RMS and Oil Pressure
02-10-2024, 06:38 PM
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RMS and Oil Pressure
I have zero issues with my car but have heard of some horror stories of clogged oil catch can devices that clog and create crankcase pressure that can blow out the rear main seal on the M177 motors. Wondering of there is a way to see oil pressure or even crankcase oil pressure somewhere. Would be good to know if the pressure is running high and pre-emptively change the catch cans. Don't really want to change the catch can devices for no reason but coming up on 30K miles and don't want to risk the infamous RMS seal blowout and associated 10K repair bill.
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carlosinseattle (02-12-2024)
02-13-2024, 03:03 AM
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I have zero issues with my car but have heard of some horror stories of clogged oil catch can devices that clog and create crankcase pressure that can blow out the rear main seal on the M177 motors. Wondering of there is a way to see oil pressure or even crankcase oil pressure somewhere. Would be good to know if the pressure is running high and pre-emptively change the catch cans. Don't really want to change the catch can devices for no reason but coming up on 30K miles and don't want to risk the infamous RMS seal blowout and associated 10K repair bill.
02-13-2024, 01:14 PM
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You must have just read this thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/...il-leak-2.html
Scary to think about. Maybe it's time bite the bullet and get the aftermarket warranty.
Scary to think about. Maybe it's time bite the bullet and get the aftermarket warranty.
02-13-2024, 01:26 PM
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It is not a catch can in the traditional sense but rather a Crankcase Ventilation Circuit that can become clogged and cause excess pressure to build up in the crankcase. I doubt this is an instantaneous failure but rather as the circuit accumulates oil, it slowly raises the pressure and eventually something has to give and unfortunately the RMS is the relief valve. @carlosinseattle I doubt that an aftermarket warranty would cover this as they typically do not cover failed seals that are simply leaking. Kind of like tires and brakes. I could see it becoming a big fight.
02-13-2024, 01:39 PM
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It is not a catch can in the traditional sense but rather a Crankcase Ventilation Circuit that can become clogged and cause excess pressure to build up in the crankcase. I doubt this is an instantaneous failure but rather as the circuit accumulates oil, it slowly raises the pressure and eventually something has to give and unfortunately the RMS is the relief valve. @carlosinseattle I doubt that an aftermarket warranty would cover this as they typically do not cover failed seals that are simply leaking. Kind of like tires and brakes. I could see it becoming a big fight.
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02-13-2024, 02:34 PM
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@carlosinseattle is correct, RMS repair/replacement is covered under our warranty provider's coverage, we've had the job performed in the past, zero issues. I think the E63's run into it the most actually.... especially 2016's. @superpop reach out at tgibson@highline-autos.com or (855) 924-1333 if you'd like to see coverage options and pricing on your S63.
