Feedback on ML Maintenance Schedule - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

MB-Dude · #9 07-13-2007, 09:15 AM

Thank you M.B. Doc for the feedback. LOL Yes, I have been accused of being quite aggressive with maintenance frequency. Guess it's a remnant for my professional days. Anyway, I use synthetic (Mobil One), but was under the impression (perhaps wrongly) that synthetic oil should be changed at the same frequency as traditional, regular oil - that synthetic's advantage was that it stood up better over the usage period. That traditional olil breaks down steadily, while synthetic oil holds up well, but then breaks down quickly at end of life. If you feel the synthetic also goes further, than I will seriously consider extending my oil changes.

Yes, there is no throttle linkage per se on my vehicle. Nevertheless, I was following the illustration in the MB Maintenance Manual (S-2389-CS1, dated 04/96) on page 3022-3. I believe the manual applies to the W163 model. Please correct if I am wrong. Anyway, the illustration is indicative of drive-by-wire systems.

Also (from my old days, racing dirt bikes), I use a cable lubricator to shoot a little lubricant up the throttle cable. Keeps it running smoothly.

Good feedback on the timing chain. I suppose timing chain/tensioner engineering has come a long way since the mid-80's. Guess I was stuck in a time warp. LOL

Thanks again M.B. Doc for your insight and thoughts. This is why I was seeking feedback!