2006 320 Cdi

[mparker]

Does it have an oil dip stick? I see trans sealed dip stick at passenger side rear, but did't locate oil dip stick.

[DieselAddict]

Based on what I've read and seen, no it doesn't have an oil dipstick. IMO DC made a ridiculous decision to only rely on some computer sensor to tell you something as critical as the oil level.

[TMAllison]

Looks to be at the front of the motor on the 211.026.

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[3pointstar]

I have a 2006 E320 CDI and there is NO Dipstick. You monitor the oil via electronics.

[TheDon]

Originally Posted by 3pointstar

I have a 2006 E320 CDI and there is NO Dipstick. You monitor the oil via electronics.

thats lame.. i would rather have a dipstick

[DslBnz]

The E350 V6 seems to have a dipstick. As does the S550. But not the diesel.

E350


S550


E320 Bluetec

[barry123400]

Interesting design. In theory if the engine was ever run out of oil and there was no prior indication of low oil level. Mercedes benz could find themselves in small claims court for a new engine. The onus for engine oil level responsibility may now have shifted to them. I am assuming the oil level is tied to an engine shut down system as well. Unknown failure of this system is going to make some owners mad. I can almost see the threads of the future. Lets examine one possible senario. The shutoff circuit has failed with age. You do not know this as you have never had low oil. The low level dash indicator bulb fails. Or if you have a constant level indicator it has failed but still reads normal oil level. You then get low oil between changes because a front seal has started to go or have developed some problem like a bad gasket. You land up with a damaged or seized engine. . It is well recognised that a oil pressure light coming on at speed is sometimes too late. Now who is responsible for this train of events? There is no way you did not apply due dilligence. Then the kill ciruit if functional will not work either. They hopefully have also equiped this engine with a separate engine kill ciruit on the oil pressure function as well for safety. Again if this overall system fails to function properly and it results in even an older out of warranty car loosing an engine it might allow a court proceedure. A simple dipstick assembley would keep them out of court. I think it will be back. How many guys are going to spring for a new computor because the oil level function is out as well as those cars age?

[Boardmonger]

I hope I'm not the only one that hates plastic engine covers...gross

Is it that hard to put in a dipstick? What harm could just having one do?

[Hatterasguy]

Read your manual! I am 90% sure you check it on the dash, my buddies sisters CLK is like that. Its pretty cool, you don't have to pop the hood or risk getting dirt on your nice cloths anymore!

[Samuel M. Ross]

Originally Posted by 3pointstar

I have a 2006 E320 CDI and there is NO Dipstick. You monitor the oil via electronics.

I like the fact that these "hi-tech" diesels are helping the diesel come-back... but having just driven one of these come-back kids in Italy for two weeks [Renault Megane - 1.5L that can run 100 mph on the straight & level], I'm puzzled as to why the auto companies are so willing to incorporate anything electronic into these cars. I guess they must think it sells.

I firmly believe that the new diesel technology could be incorporated into a car withOUT much of the add-on " tech stuff " and sell more cars... and in the end build more customer satisfaction and allegence!
What do you think?
Regards,

[DieselJim]

Originally Posted by Samuel M. Ross

I firmly believe that the new diesel technology could be incorporated into a car withOUT much of the add-on " tech stuff " and sell more cars... and in the end build more customer satisfaction and allegence!
What do you think?
Regards,

Other than a work truck or an entry level coup no frills cars don't exist in the US. American's love gadgets.

If you are referring to electronic controls of the engines and transmission well new tech is new tech. You can't get maximum efficiency, power and protect the environment without algorithms. Now you have new points of failures. Computer programs have bugs, chips fry and sensors go bad. A gasoline and probably diesel as well fueld car cannot be sold in the US without an emissions control computer. I bet your average farm tractor on a showroom floor today has computer controls. If not it soon will.

[aklim]

Originally Posted by Samuel M. Ross

I like the fact that these "hi-tech" diesels are helping the diesel come-back... but having just driven one of these come-back kids in Italy for two weeks [Renault Megane - 1.5L that can run 100 mph on the straight & level], I'm puzzled as to why the auto companies are so willing to incorporate anything electronic into these cars. I guess they must think it sells.

I firmly believe that the new diesel technology could be incorporated into a car withOUT much of the add-on " tech stuff " and sell more cars... and in the end build more customer satisfaction and allegence!
What do you think?
Regards,

For one, it is going to be a damn sight more reliable than the human owner in practice. Yes, if you are going to religiously check your dipstick when you are supposed to, you could be right that it will not fail. However, most people don't. I am one of them. I check it pretty often but not on a weekly basis.

If the other car company has it, that is where I will be going. I sold my Honda Rincon for a Polaris 800 Sportsman EFI. Why? Because of the EFI. Honda was way too late to develop it. Wife also has a Polaris EFI. I don't want to screw around with jetting whenever I change altitude.

[Moorewr]

I test drove an 04 d, had no dip stick for engine oil, my E500 (04) does not have dip stick, use computer with engine shut off to check oil.
Ron Moore