ML320 CDI owner - First visit to dealer

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chint

Discussion Starter · May 13, 2008 (Edited)

I visited my dealer today for the welcome service

My vehicle is less than 3 months old and has around 2000 miles.

I walked in with the following issues

1, Check oil level message
Dealer response : Mercedes Diesel engines consumes more oil during initial break-in period .Oil topped off
2, Steering vibration at highway speeds
Dealer Response : Tires out of Balance . Tires rebalanced
3, RPM increases and decreases when steering is moved during idling
Dealer Response : This is normal in diesel cars as Power steering consumes some power when steering is moved resulting in RPM variation . No action taken
4, RPM raises when the truck is slowed down by applying brakes.
Dealer Response : Normal with diesel engines.No action taken

Overall no reliability issues .High mileage recorded 26.9 , Low mileage recorded 16.8. Average mileage with 2000 miles 21.1(Combined city and Freeway driving - 75/25)

Very satisfied owner :thumbsup:

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Doppelgänger

· #3 · May 13, 2008

reddirt14 said:
So the one surprise you wouldn't have seen yet is the puff of white smoke lasting 10-20 seconds. I hear it happens sometime after 10,000 miles, depending on your driving style, conditions, etc. It's a self-cleaning exhaust system. Another slick Mercedes idea.

I'm thrilled with the technology in these vehicles!

35,000 miles on mine; and I've never seen any white puffs. Maybe they didn't include that technology in mine.

I do, however, do regular pedal to the metal accelerations on freeway on ramps to help clean out the particle filter. (PS - If you don't do this once in a while, I've been told that you will "coke" up and restrict the flow in that filter.)

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Doppelgänger

· #4 · May 13, 2008

reddirt14 said:
So the one surprise you wouldn't have seen yet is the puff of white smoke lasting 10-20 seconds. I hear it happens sometime after 10,000 miles, depending on your driving style, conditions, etc. It's a self-cleaning exhaust system. Another slick Mercedes idea.

I'm thrilled with the technology in these vehicles!

35,000 miles on mine; and I've never seen any white puffs. Maybe they didn't include that technology in mine.

I do, however, make regular pedal to the metal accelerations on freeway on ramps to help clean out the particle filter. (PS - If you don't do this once in a while, I've been told that you will "coke" up and restrict the flow in that filter; and you don't want to have to pay for replacement, if it plugs up completely.)

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