bobblehead

I don't think the RMS has any direct link to hard driving the car, IMO. I drove mine fairly gently most of the time through 6 yrs of ownership and yet it happened.

Caro

I also have a 2019 with 30k miles, live in the PNW, garage park every night and had my RMS go on me a few months ago.

graphitegreyamg

They’ve been developing this fix for a few months with a handful of their dealers having it in their own 213’s. Just scroll earlier within this thread…

63 Article

Big Sam

excellent article, thank you

superpop

Any idea on when this kit will be available for the S63. Would like to install it on my 2019 if possible. Happy to be a test mule if needed.

JM63S

What plan did you have from Veritas? And what did you pay for the plan?

ffejnotrom

Correct, I have a G63, doesnt have launch control and I dont launch it at all, ever. My wife drives it, and still had the issue.

If anything I would think possibly driving harder could be something that prolongs the life of the RMS. Have no evidence or anything to base that off. But logic would tell me as the oil pressure increases or internal pressures increase, that could in theory help keep the OVS from clogging up, maybe the pressure would help clear a blockage. IDK that to be true, or even plausible though.

I would also caution the after market catch can if you still have factory warranty or even an aftermarket warranty... While I think this would be a great option if it works, I could see both MB and aftermarket warranty providers voiding any existing warranty there could be. Which in this scenario would be asinine. The catch can kit would actually help them pay out LESS in warranty claims but they would im sure LOVE to void a warranty any chance they get. So use caution, and if youre under warranty in any capacity, just let them pay to continue to replace it all every time. Out of warranty? the kit is probably a great option.

JM63S

@Highline-Autos.com I am in Seattle and looking at buying and e63 site unseen from CT. It seems like you guys have the most experience with warranties that would cover the separators and the RMS. I am wondering the cost of coverage before I buy the car. Don't want to be stuck with this issue down the road. Can you provide any insight? It's a 2018 with 46k miles.

Highline-Autos.com

You can contact me at the contact information below for en example contract that explains coverage.

2018 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG w/ 46K miles

Fidelity Platinum:
36 months / additional 36k miles:
$100 deductible
-$5,507
$250 deductible
-$4,843
$500 deducible
-$4,216

48 months / additional 48k miles:
$100 deductible
-$6,694
$250 deductible
-$5,746
$500 deducible
-$4,850

60 months / additional 30k miles:
$100 deductible
-$6,727
$250 deductible
-$5,771
$500 deducible
-$4,868

60 months / additional 60k miles:
$100 deductible
-$7,066
$250 deductible
-$6,029
$500 deducible
-$5,049

ALL TAX INCLUDED

Trenton O. Gibson
tgibson@highline-autos.com
Highline Autos
Direct: 602.909.9216
Office: 480.348.0777

Big Sam

Just a helpful data point - i just had separators replaced under warranty at my local dealer, and it was around 5k

chassis

Great news, hopefully it means a silent MB campaign that can benefit future affected owners.

Would you be willing to post a copy of your service invoice with your personal information redacted? This helps owners deal with service advisors to get warranty coverage. Typically there is a code the shop charges to so they receive compensation from MB.

JM63S

Since you are all w213 owners. I am going to go ahead and get the car despite the slight rms leak. One of the auto shippers is concerned about ground clearance on the open trailer. I think he may be trying to upsell. Any of you have any experience with this?

Big Sam

sorry for the misunderstanding. I bought the car used and an aftermarket warranty. Almost Paid for itself already. Will update post

edit: it won’t let me edit other post

TugboatBill

There's a button (on the lower left dash closest to the steering column on a 2018) that will lift the suspension an inch. Of course getting them to actually press it is something else ...

PhdandBourbon

I’m looking at buying a 2020 E63s that has a stage 1 tune and cat-less down pipes. I found the shop that did the tune. I’m going to look carefully for the RMS leak and perhaps take to a MB dealer for a PPI. It’s for sale at a non MB dealer. The car still has a few months of factory warranty left.

Will the tune exclude the car from having an RMS leak covered under factory warranty? Will the tune void an extended warranty I may buy to prepare for the RMS leak (veritas or fidelity or other)?

AhMyGod

yes and yes

PhdandBourbon

well crap…but I figured that was the case. I checked with MB on the phone to see if VIN was flagged for any warranty void kind of issue and it’s not currently. I’m guessing a dealer would check for a tune before repairing a RMS leak under warranty. Not sure the car even has the issue but seems like I need to be prepared to fix it one way or the other if I get into a used E63s.

Highline-Autos.com

The cat-less down pipes are the biggest issue here, tunes are hardly detected when using 3rd party warranty coverage unless the tune is disclosed to the warranty company.... anything that would be detected upon a visual inspection however is another story.

Trenton O. Gibson
tgibson@highline-autos.com
Highline Autos
Direct: 602.909.9216
Office: 480.348.0777

AhMyGod

Just buy the 63motorsports dccs at this point, it's your best bet.

frostydc4

Ideally you want to run the engine oil temps as close to the boiling point of H2O (212F) for as long as possible to take care of the condensation. Also you want to get the engine oil temps hot (at least 190F is not a bad idea) before driving hard. I dont see most M177/M178 owners doing this kind of stuff (maybe a few GTS/GTC/GTR drivers that realize that they are driving an exotic car).

ANiMOSiTY

Adding mine here too.
Recently purchased CPO 2019 E63S, 47k miles, RMS leak.
RMS and oil separators replaced under CPO warranty.