Sounds like the engine is running very lean! IF you have the check engine lamp computer scanned for codes & there is a code P0 170 fuel trim or P0 105 air mass sensor code, you will need a new air mass sensor. MB part number 000-094-05-48(list IS $355 & $255 REMAN).

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