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Originally Posted by Johnhef
I've got an 07 ML320 CDI in front of me right now... dipstick right in front.
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Good.
Before I got away from MB work (switched indy shops) and went to VW/Audi (still love MBs, obviously) we worked on a 2003 E320 which had no dipstick nor provision for one with the cover removed. Never mind the propensity for failure, it bothered me as a pro tech to not be able to finish the oil change in a timely manner. 1st priority when doing LOF: No leaks. 2nd priority: Proper oil level. Those who have checked the oil on a v6 MB with the oil level sensor only, know what I'm talking about. Why the wait? Even if it were a service tool ordered separately, and the tube had a seal like the trans, I wouldn't mind. Just to be able to say, it's full of oil now, adios. without the wait for the proper conditions to occur for a computerized level check.