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Originally Posted by Ethan
Jed, does the ticking noise seem excessive to you? Have you compared the ticking to some other high-mileage Mercedes with the same or similar engine?
I'd give it a new oil change with the correct viscosity synthetic listen if the noise changes.
I think maybe you should just drive it till it drives no longer, could be another 100K miles.
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I haven't tried anything, as I just got the car on Friday. It does seem excessive, though I have nothing but my 240D to compare it to. It is pretty clear something is up. Thanks for the tip - I will change the oil to synthetic before I take it to get looked at. Do you realy think it will last and is even safe to drive? I know you aren't here and can't hear it - and at risk of again asking a stupid question...
Thanks a lot for your help.