I did a search but couldn't come up with anything here. I have heard in the past that the inline 6 in the S320 and E320 are notorious for oil leaks. Can anyone share more information on this? I have a family member with a 98 S320 that is now producing oil leaks on the garage floor.

Thanks in advance for any light you can shed on this.

Have a look on threadid=13997

Thanks. How do I look at thread 13997?
 

Not sure how to go to this thread.

Try to search with the title "BAD HEAD GASKET ON C280"
Date: 02-18-2001 by Hottee18

Head gasket failure causing oil leaks is very common on the M104. However, the 98 has the new V6. I have not heard of any problem like this on the newer engine. Also, is the car still under warranty?

Here is a link for the thread
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/13997-bad-head-gasket-c280.html

Thanks I found it.
 

Thank again.

Oops, I forget that the S class still had the M104 that year.