MBZ will not be happy to pay for correcting the problem. My 99 ML320 engine failed at 77K miles due to the fact MBZ dealers kept changing the fossil oil but at the end they reset the computer reminder to change the oir after 12K miles. It took me about 6 months to prove it was the MBZ problem, and MBZ agreed to pay 50% of engine fix, even though it was 100% of the MBZ dealers fault.

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1999 ML320
100,000 miles
77K - engine failure


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I'm surprised MB helped at all, since it was the dealers' fault. You need to remember that most MB dealers are privately owned. If the dealer screwed up, then they're the ones that should have been responsible.

I am surprised people are relying on guages to tell them when to change the oil. My wife intended to do that because the saleman said thats how it is done. I over ruled in this one area of our lives.

I try and keep it simple with easy numbers to remember.
5000 miles on the chevy equinox with dino Mobil.
every 7500 on the ML320 with Mobil one.
5000 on the Honda civic with valvoline.
3000 on the ST1100 Honda with durablend.
Im just old school.

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Steve Danville
what i did myself.
CPS
rear shocks
MAS x 3.
SparkPlugs (twice)
Fuel pump & Filter
Window switch
replaced both failed horns with Honda horns.
Cleaned ERG Tube
Oil changes
Oil consumption Fix
Brake Pads
A/C Recharge
Anti-Freeze change X 2.
Front Shocks. Monroe. $90
Mercedes Warrenty Work:
Harmonic balancer,power steering clamp. Cat converters.Drive Shaft Bearing.s
Replaced Outer Lower Tie Rods and front lower ball joints at 156,000 miles