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Oil-level warning light
Hello all,
I had my MB 190E since it came out. I have been very religious in maintaining it. I do 3000 mile oil changes very religiously. In the last three or so months I have noticed the oil-level lamp comes on after about 1800 - 2000 miles after the oil change. At this point it takes up about quart to quart-and-half oil. I use Quaker State brand. Is this normal? I don't see any visible leaks but it might be internal. Any thoughts? Please pardon my ignorance about car engines. Thanks Asim |
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What year? How many miles? What engine? You may need new seals or a valve job. Do you see any smoke coming out of the exhaust?
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1993 190E 2.6 with 122K miles. No smoke.
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Choices...
Most Mercedes with high miles will consume "some" oil. If you want to reduce the amount of consumption and you going to keep the car for a while, you probably need the seals replaced (+/- $300) or a valve job (+/- $1500, depending where you live). If you don't mind adding oil and your car is running fine, don't do it. Do a search on the topic, there are many different opinions on the subject...
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J.H. '86 300E |
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re:oil light
hi,
I just got my 87' 300e and I have noticed the oil light coming on and off sporadically, I checked the level of the oil with the dipstick however, and that seems to be fine. If yours does the same I would be prone to think that we both have problems with our oil level sensors instead of oil levels themselves. |
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