Well, it is my daughter's car and it now has just over 100k miles. There seem to be some budding electrical/computer system problems, from rough running and a repeated code citing low engine coolant temperatures and now the system seems to be saying it is using oil at an alarming rate - it was about 2500 to 3000 miles to a quart of Delvac 1 5W-40 synthetic for the previous 99,800 miles. Oil changes every 6,000 to 8,000 miles.

We will acquire a dipstick tomorrow and check the oil level manually, but I was wondering if these things have any issues with the computer needing to be rebooted or any class symptoms. Before I start into looking for a real oil consumption problem.

Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)