How do experienced MB mechanics not know how to measure oil level? - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

whunter · #46 07-13-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shertex

Get car back from shop...oil is clearly overfilled by a good 1.5-2.0 quarts. Drain a solid two quarts, run engine, let sit overnight on level surface (it's synthetic), measure the next morning and it's 0.8 up dipstick. PERFECT.

Take car back for various other concerns (missing bolts, leaking coolant, etc.), mention the oil level issue, and they claim oil level is low, near minimum mark.

DUH! Of course it is when you measure it shortly after shutting engine off. So I have explain about synthetic oil adhering to parts, needing to wait overnight to get an accurate reading, etc....

He works on MB's ALL....THE.....TIME. How does he not know this??

Thus ends this evening's rant.

This a common issue.
Gasoline MB are much quicker to drain down.
Diesel vehicles take special knowledge, and unless you work with them all the time it is easy to forget.

I blame much of it on education and high pressure in/out repair = the Current popular business model...

IMO; Diesel owners are more likely to check fluid levels, actually watch (pay attention to) the gauges, and maintain their vehicle.

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