[Guest (MBNZ)]

When it stalled, did the oil pressure drop even more before the engine cut out?<br> <br> When I was having soem problems with my car a few months ago, I thought it might be the fuel filter too. But I had two different MB mechanics tell me that they had never seen a fuel filter clog on one of these cars. Based on that, I think a clogged fuel filter is doubtful.<br> <br> Clogged oil filter maybe.

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

the oil pressure was dropping even before the engine cut off. but once it reached '0' on the oil pressure gauge, it stalled then i had difficulty staring again. last week i changed the oil ancd he oil filter. could the new oil filter be faulty? thanks for the fast reply cause i need some advice fast.

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

Sure, it's possible. I'd change the oil and filter again and see what happens. Hopefully there was no permanent damage.<br> <br>

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

Your oil pressure should stay around 1 to 1.5 while idling. if it goes to 0 it could be faulty sending unit. However, I noticed the oil pressure is usually higher (around 2) when the oil/oil filter needs to be changed. sorry I can't be more specific.

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

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[Guest (MBNZ)]

Have your timing chain rails and tensioner check.<br> Most of the time,the timing chain rails siezed<br> off and blocked the oil passagese specially if<br> the car has over 120 mi.<br>

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

thanks

the fuel filter was faulty. anyway in the proses of finding the fault, we changed the fuel pump(not functioning propely and got messed up due to the clogged fuel filter). anyway we also changed the spark plugs, and the ignition coil to be on the safe side. the main thing was the fuel filter as it was over choked with mess. thanks for all your thoughtful replies. i am truely grateful.