Car is a 1997 E320. On two recent occasions, when there was plenty (but different amounts) of fuel in the tank, the low fuel indicator started blinking.

In both cases, this cleared when the engine was stopped and re-started. Does anybody know if this is indicative of a problem? On both occasions the car had been run about 15 miles from a cold start in moderate weather. Thanks in advance.

some types of gasoline affect the fuel sender. i suggest you do a search for a tread entitled "whats wrong with costco gasoline." you should find your answers there.

and for the record, there's nothing wrong with costco gas.

__________________
'O=00=O'
bmw 2002.
long live the legend

Check in your owners manual. I think the blinking light is an indicator that the fuel cap is not sealing properly. If you replace the cap be sure to get a real Mercedes cap to insure proper operation. The evaporative emissions system on your car performs periodic leak tests on the fuel tank which is probably why the light is coming on. If it continues to happen it will set a code and turn the check engine light on.

__________________
Mercedes Benz Master Tech - Retired

I had looked in the owner's manual before I posted but did not see anything about a blinking light. I'll look into the poossibility that the filler cap is not sealing.