...due to lack of gas. Right before it started dying out, the check engine light went on. Then after filling up with 2 gallons, the car didn’t start up right away, it kept dying out. After a few turns it started, but was vibrating a good bit. I drove it 2 miles to the nearest gas station and filled it up. After which, it seemed the issue was gone and it was back to normal, but as I got on the freeway, the vibration came back and I could not fully accelerate. Then, after getting off the freeway, when I was at a stop light, I could really feel the vibration continue.
I'm not sure what to do, or where to start, so I am requesting any assistance you guys can provide. Thanks in advance.
I (finally) bought the scanner for $80 (after rebate).
MAF going bad at the time when you run out of fuel might be too much of coincidence.
My suspicious is, that with engine reving high on freeway and no fuel the computer got some errors and is "sticking to them".
Hopefully clearing the codes will restore original settings.
This way, or another we can talk forever, but with no scanning it is all speculations.
I took it to the guy that did my 60k service, and he said the scan said it was mis-firing on all cylinders (I wasn't able to get the exact code from him). He reset the codes, and said go ahead and drive it, but bring it back if it acts up again.
So now it seems like its back to normal, but when I go over 70-75 mph, it has a slight vibration.
According to the mechanic, he said to add some fuel injector cleaner to the gas tank, and the issue should go away after driving it a while.
Vehicle: 2001 E320 - Brilliant Silver/Ash: MBCA member
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I use the Chervon product Techron Concentrate periodically. They have some in their gas also, but this gives your entire fuel system a more concentrated cleaning. At my last "B" service, I noticed on the invoice that they had added something to the gas tank. When I asked the service writer what it was he said "probably Techron". I don't see how this stuff can possibly hurt anything, but there are stonger ones in the marketplace - one is called 44K that my Chrysler technician highly recommends.
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I've made the home brewed combo of Xylene (or Touelene) and MMO for this car but the output of the E320 doesn't really perform any better with the added octane so I've only done it once - when I first purchased the vehicle 2 years ago.
Home made you wind up adding a gallon as opposed to a few ounces (Toulene: Common ingredient in Octane Boosters in a can. 12-16 ounces of the store bought mix will only raise octane 2-3 *points*, i.e. from 92 to 92.3. Often costs $3-5 for 12-16 ounces, when it can be purchased for less than $5/gal at chemical supply houses or paint stores.)
Add at your own risk! As they always said - use at your own risk (though my mechanic back then - a biggie in the GN industry would add the mix to his cars).
I've never had a fuel related issue with any of my cars. Fuel pump in an old Corolla that was approaching 200k still fired up every a.m.
I do regularly added Marvel's to the engine and the fuel system.
The only additive that I use religiously is RMI-25. Its been in all my cars since the Grand National - and that includes my 150k Honda Accord. I just had that flushed and it was as clean as the day 110k that I got it.
I use the Chervon product Techron Concentrate periodically. They have some in their gas also, but this gives your entire fuel system a more concentrated cleaning. At my last "B" service, I noticed on the invoice that they had added something to the gas tank. When I asked the service writer what it was he said "probably Techron". I don't see how this stuff can possibly hurt anything, but there are stonger ones in the marketplace - one is called 44K that my Chrysler technician highly recommends.
99' E320 - need help - car died on freeway... 
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