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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Maintenance and Repair

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Re: 1999 e320 us [dirtyharyus] by brokenwindows
Oct 21, 2006 (9:29 am)
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Replying to: dirtyharyus (Oct 21, 2006 6:12 am)

I had a similar problem at the same mileage and it turned out to be an exhaust problem. Have that checked out as MB has been repairing that problem free due to a faulty design. Apparently the ceramics in the exhaust disintegrate and block the exhaust flow.
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Re: 1999 e320 us [brokenwindows] by ray_h1
Oct 21, 2006 (4:19 pm)
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Replying to: brokenwindows (Oct 21, 2006 9:29 am)

Sounds like a problem with the catalytic converter. The platinum catalist is coated on ceramic beads which rest on multiple fine metal grids in the exhaust gas flow. If the metal grids deteriorate/warp, it can affect exhaust gas extraction with some "interesting" driveability issues. The good news is that automakers are on the hook for catalytic converters for the first eight years or eighty-thousand miles, whichever comes first, under the Federal emissions warranty. Gub'mnt intrusion into commerce, environmental, and social issues is a terrible burden on the citizenry (except when you're the beneficiary of its meddling... ).
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Re: 1999 e320 us [dirtyharyus] by mbmex
Oct 28, 2006 (7:01 pm)
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Replying to: dirtyharyus (Oct 21, 2006 6:12 am)

i don't know the name of that thing, i live in mexico, but my 1998 e320 had the same problem and it was a device that is located between the air filter and the admission and regulates the air flow. mercedes dealer charged me about $ 180.00 but a $ 30.00 unit can be bought elsewhere, only if i would know.
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high frequency squeal,vibration on initial take off and rear end noise by pentzy
Oct 29, 2006 (5:02 am)
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My 2000 E320 4 matic has a few small problems. I get a slight vibration on initial take off much like bad tires. The tires and alignment are fine. Also there is a slight rear end noise when I let off the gas. The noise goes away when there is slight acceleration. The most annoying is a high frequency squeal that comes intermittently. It sounds like a squeach on a microphone or the cars telephone. My car no longer makes that telephone dial up sound that it did before.The noise is more prevalent when the heater is on.
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Re: 2001 E320 is trying to tell me something! [jack1963] by pentzy
Oct 29, 2006 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: jack1963 (Feb 18, 2004 1:08 pm)

My 2000 E320 seems to have the same problem. It sounds like a cheap microphone squelch. I thought it was the radio then the heater, but it sounds like a phone or CB squelch tone. My car used to make a dial up noise when you started it but I don't hear that anymore.I own my own body shop and would like to have some info before I start looking
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smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast by engineer1
Nov 05, 2006 (3:28 pm)
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Have 2006 E sedan bought new; now have approx. 7.7k miles. Three or four times now (that I have noticed), car bellows large cloud of blue smoke when I start it. Seems to occur when I start the car and move it (like back it out of the garage, turn it off and restart it say an hour later). I have as yet to confirm this sequence. My first guess is oil leaking down the valve stems as engine temp. is cold and there is a cold temp. clearance problem. Oil consumption is close to zero. Anyone else having this problem or do I again have the good fortune to be the only person in the world to have this problem? Otherwise, I love the car, excellent performance and gas mileage, handles like a dream. Just embarassing as hell to have a new $55k car that smokes like a Cuban taxicab.
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Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [engineer1] by steve3226
Nov 10, 2006 (4:14 pm)
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Replying to: engineer1 (Nov 05, 2006 3:28 pm)

It's in warranty. Take it in and let Lexus tell you what's wrong. It shouldn't do that.
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Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [steve3226] by ray_h1
Nov 11, 2006 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: steve3226 (Nov 10, 2006 4:14 pm)

"Lexus"? Is that the new, alternate spelling for "Mercedes-Benz", steve3226? (been there, done that myself)
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Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [ray_h1] by steve3226
Nov 15, 2006 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: ray_h1 (Nov 11, 2006 11:17 am)

Sorry, my error. I have both brands and have had far less problems with Lexus. What I should have said is: Take it back to the dealer and require them to fix it since it's in warranty.
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Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [steve3226] by hawkeyes2
Nov 19, 2006 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: steve3226 (Nov 15, 2006 12:41 pm)

Steve,
 
You mention you have both Lexus and M B. I have had Toyota Camrys and love them. Sold on long term reputation of Toyota. Assume the same from Lexus....
 
What about Mercedes? Seem a lot less expensive on the used side than a Lexus.
 
Looking at a $16,000 purchase, one of many. Like 4 Dr Sedans.
 
Any advice would be welcome.
 
Thanks,
 
Jeff

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