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Originally Posted by genodm
I was told that the V12 has some pretty expensive periodic maintenance. Anybody have a high mileage one that can chime in?
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I'd guess they're expensive to maintain because basically you are maintaining two engines. I've heard the V12 described as two M104 6-cylinder engines: you have 12 spark plugs, two mass air meters, two throttle actuators, etc.
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Paul S.
2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.
1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".
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