Seems a lot of the stories of oil consumption/problems come from early models where dino oil was used in conjunction with extended FSS intervals. Sludge could build up as a result and cause the consumption/burning of oil. If the sludge isn't too bad, there are reports of using an engine cleaner detergent being added at oil change and this helps clear the problem. Mine has slight consumption and my tech has advised this exact course of action. He also recommends changing oil every 10,000 Km regardless of FSS.

Same with tranny fluid - change every 50,000 Km, lifetime fluid be damned.

There are plenty of happy 210 owners out there with high mileage cars, and the engines seem to be doing fine thus far. Time will tell if they hold up like the M103's did (in terms of bullet-proof bottom ends).

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

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