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Originally Posted by waybomb
Put me down for Item #1 - 147,000 on the ML now. Wrecked the trans at 145,000 miles. Not sure what the part is called, but the shaft with the little gears on it - toast. And the gear that those ride on as well. And little needle bearings in the pan. Black oil. UGLY.
I don't care what anybody says, I will now change the trans fluid every 25,000 miles. Even though the owner's manual says good forever. I suggest you do the same, and put a Benz pan magnet in the pan too.
But I still happy with my ML. I've had to replace the EGR about 15,000 miles ago. That's about it. Oh, I bought some new rear shocks that I will change in the spring - they have the squeeks.
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If you change oil and filter every 25000 miles, you can even get most Chrysler products to work faithfully. I turned in my Dodge van to the junker because the frame was falling apart at 298,000. Tranny still good.
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