How many miles on your GL?
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1979 300D euro, 1982 300D, 1988 230GE, 1998 E300DT, 2005 E320 CDI, 2007 E320 Bluetec, 2008 GL320 CDI
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Our beloved 2008 GL320 CDI just recently left this world with a smidge over 140k miles. The oil cooler seals failed while driving and the engine seized. RIP. It is currently getting a replacement engine so it can live again.
98K so far.
08 GL320 192,000 plus
Been about a year since I last posted in this thread, last I posted I was just about to do the oil cooler and seals, that was done right after I posted. I have put another 22,000 miles or so no leaks since. I just recently replaced right front air bag as their was a crunching noise at slow speed going over bumps, new bag fixed the noise. This has been one of my favorite cars.
Dan
Been about a year since I last posted in this thread, last I posted I was just about to do the oil cooler and seals, that was done right after I posted. I have put another 22,000 miles or so no leaks since. I just recently replaced right front air bag as their was a crunching noise at slow speed going over bumps, new bag fixed the noise. This has been one of my favorite cars.
Dan
2009 GL500 Gas with 200000km.
Airmatic compressor replaced
All 4 shocks replaced
Battery replaced
Brakes discs replaced
Alternator regulator replaced
As you can see mostly wear and tear parts..... love the vehicle, just need to sort out the electronic gremlin bugging the GL at the moment
Airmatic compressor replaced
All 4 shocks replaced
Battery replaced
Brakes discs replaced
Alternator regulator replaced
As you can see mostly wear and tear parts..... love the vehicle, just need to sort out the electronic gremlin bugging the GL at the moment
Just hit 210,000 miles this morning in the 2008 diesel. Recently replaced both rear shocks which were original and banging over bumps so solved that problem. I did not realize the rears were bags with separate regular shocks. So I never realized that when a rear bag was replaced the shock wasn't! Also had to replace front driver side airstrut but nice thing is I had put Arnott in a while back. So I removed it on a Sunday, took it over to my mechanic (who originally installed it) Monday morning and he had me a free replacement (lifetime warranty) by early afternoon and I got it back in that night. So basically for the rest of my ownership the struts are free! Strut only had 37K miles on it and was leaking huge. It would only take a couple minutes for the strut to be completely down. Also replaced the steering rack bushings because the steering felt kinda sloppy. Replaced the PS hoses too since we were in there. Steering nice and tight again.
Just bought a 2017 GLS that the wife is driving so I'm taking over the 2008. Next goal is 300K miles. :smile
Randy
Just bought a 2017 GLS that the wife is driving so I'm taking over the 2008. Next goal is 300K miles. :smile
Randy
256,xxx km's
-transfer case just failed, can see my other thread about how to do a botched repair,(free)
-new front brakes (just disks $80.usd each off amazon)
-looks like it might be the second set of air bags in the rear, ($60.usd each off amazon)
-fresh maintenance filters, also from amazon.
- battery is getting weak.
-there is some evidence that the turbo has been replaced but i need to call the dealer to be sure.
everything else looks excellent.
-transfer case just failed, can see my other thread about how to do a botched repair,(free)
-new front brakes (just disks $80.usd each off amazon)
-looks like it might be the second set of air bags in the rear, ($60.usd each off amazon)
-fresh maintenance filters, also from amazon.
- battery is getting weak.
-there is some evidence that the turbo has been replaced but i need to call the dealer to be sure.
everything else looks excellent.
Oh?
I was under the impression that the early years (2007, 08) had the most issues?
$80 for the front pads?
Have you checked out Rockauto? Their prices are pretty competitive.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...rged,1438340,brake+&+wheel+hub,brake+pad,1684
Just picked up an 08 320 CDI, 98k
and a question for senior techs: My rearview mirror is loose; probably from previous owner using garage door buttons. Is it cammed in via a spring like earlier models, or is there a fastener I can get too without removing whole unit. Thanks!!
Les
and a question for senior techs: My rearview mirror is loose; probably from previous owner using garage door buttons. Is it cammed in via a spring like earlier models, or is there a fastener I can get too without removing whole unit. Thanks!!
Les
2011 GL350 BlueTec purchased 8/25/2015 with 33K Miles (CPO).
As of Today the mileage is 88234. We tow a travel trailer; this year 13,000 miles of towing.
Repairs under CPO warranty & Extended warranty:
O2 sensor at 33050 miles.
Oil cooler at 45K miles.
Timing chain, oil filter support arm, and front axle boot at 55K miles.
Differential pressure sensor replaced on first cross-country trip in St. Louis, MO 67K miles.
"Low Boost Pressure Check Engine Light with loss of power". Replaced Boost pressure sensor in OKC, Post turbo O-rings in Nashville TN, Post turbo air hoses to intercooler Atlanta, GA, then new turbocharger back in OKC. All this during a second cross country trailer trip.76-84K Miles.
New Torque converter at local dealer 88K miles.
Salty Doug
As of Today the mileage is 88234. We tow a travel trailer; this year 13,000 miles of towing.
Repairs under CPO warranty & Extended warranty:
O2 sensor at 33050 miles.
Oil cooler at 45K miles.
Timing chain, oil filter support arm, and front axle boot at 55K miles.
Differential pressure sensor replaced on first cross-country trip in St. Louis, MO 67K miles.
"Low Boost Pressure Check Engine Light with loss of power". Replaced Boost pressure sensor in OKC, Post turbo O-rings in Nashville TN, Post turbo air hoses to intercooler Atlanta, GA, then new turbocharger back in OKC. All this during a second cross country trailer trip.76-84K Miles.
New Torque converter at local dealer 88K miles.
Salty Doug
2007 GL450 80K miles
Font struts airmatic 1 OEM and other is Arnott,
Two rear airmatic bags from Amazon got the for $150 total.
Air Compressor
$3000k for airmatic issues above and install (2017)
Rear tire speed sensor: $300 (2017)
Now: need to replace air valve block. Purchased new from Miessler for $200.00 and install will be $180
Purchased OEM WHEEL and OEM TIRE for backup(need to mount) bit on eBay for $140.00
Font struts airmatic 1 OEM and other is Arnott,
Two rear airmatic bags from Amazon got the for $150 total.
Air Compressor
$3000k for airmatic issues above and install (2017)
Rear tire speed sensor: $300 (2017)
Now: need to replace air valve block. Purchased new from Miessler for $200.00 and install will be $180
Purchased OEM WHEEL and OEM TIRE for backup(need to mount) bit on eBay for $140.00
Update on 2011 GL350
The mileage is 100,234 and the car is gone. Traded it in on a Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4.
The rear SAM board died so that the trailer lights and brakes pulsed. $1400 Dealer only replacement and NOT covered by CPO warranty.
Two months later the SAM board died again. Free this time.
Replaced two air shocks under CPO Warranty.
New Oil cooler gaskets again.
New Timing chain again.
New turbo charger again.
The engine died and wouldn't start, the front main bearing went bad. New Engine.
Traded it in while the new engine was on order.
Salty Doug
Here is an update:
The mileage is 100,234 and the car is gone. Traded it in on a Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4.
The rear SAM board died so that the trailer lights and brakes pulsed. $1400 Dealer only replacement and NOT covered by CPO warranty.
Two months later the SAM board died again. Free this time.
Replaced two air shocks under CPO Warranty.
New Oil cooler gaskets again.
New Timing chain again.
New turbo charger again.
The engine died and wouldn't start, the front main bearing went bad. New Engine.
Traded it in while the new engine was on order.
Salty Doug
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