There is a Class Action lawsuit in PA. regarding vehicles with the FSS (Flexible Service System) on 98-2000 or 2001 vehicles. It turned out that MB advertised that with the FSS owners could extend oil changes up to 20,000 but did not tell owners that they have to use synthetic oil. I am not sure of the exact wording but it has to do with the FSS and oil use, or similar wording. I heard that MB lost or settled the case and MB agreed to extend warranty of covered vehicles to 150,000 miles. There was no mention what will be covered on the extended warranty but one thing for sure the engine will be part of that coverage. My vehicle has a FSS but have yet to hear from MB on the extended warranty. I suggest you check with your MB dealer for more info.
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Originally posted by sharjah03
I have a 2000 ML320 with 50M+ miles and is just passed the warranty. I had the dealer do an oil consumption check regarding the high usage of oil, 1000 miles, sometimes less, per quart. The dealer said this "was normal". I felt this was unacceptable considering my experience with Mercedes for 30+ years. He did mention that THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT regarding the engine and that there were some engines in worse shape than mine. MB would contact me regarding the outcome.
Does anyone know of any details about the lawsuit, where, what, who, etc.?
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