oil leak from back of engine
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oil leak from back of engine
any common oil leaks from the back of the engine when the car sits. it just started and leaks when the car is parked, it was sitting in the garage for about 2 weeks.
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65 Chevelle Wagon w/ C5 frame, 08 ML63, 04 S600, 04 E55,(sold) 00 ML55,(sold) 98 C43-55K Swap
Check the color. If its green/yellow to red it could be a trans connector. The red fades out over time and the trans fluid turns a green/yellow color. Oil is well obviously yellow to dark brown depending on age. That would mean a rear main seal.
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Bummer. If mine ever goes out, I'm installing a 3K stall converter at the same time.
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65 Chevelle Wagon w/ C5 frame, 08 ML63, 04 S600, 04 E55,(sold) 00 ML55,(sold) 98 C43-55K Swap
Trans electrical connector. Check the color like I previously stated. Easy DIY and around $25 in parts.
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There is a recall out for this I believe. I replaced mine without knowing. Check if it has a recall/service bulletin for this issue and see if the job was done by Mercedes. I could've gotten it done for free. I only found out when my fuel senders were leaking and asked Mercedes to check on outstanding work that needed being done