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BLUE TEC by hlcastelo
Jun 29, 2008 (1:53 pm)
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I am thinking of renewing lease and moving from CDI to Blue Tec. I have overheard of problems with both BTEC and some Chrylser diesels more related to improper mixture of the low sulfur fuels at the local gas stations. I heard Chrysler is buying back vehicles. Has anyone with BTEC had a similar problem? Any recall or extensive warranty repairs? Appreciate your feedback.
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Re: BLUE TEC [hlcastelo] by mbdick
Jun 30, 2008 (3:40 am)
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Replying to: hlcastelo (Jun 29, 2008 1:53 pm)

My take on the posts indicating MBBluetec troubles is that they are not mainstream or indicative of anything systemic. I have a 2008 E320 Bluetec with 6500 miles on it and love it - no troubles at all with the diesel or the emission system and great to drive. Mileage is about 30 average and 36 highway, and it sure is great to have 750+ mile range. The urea injection system due to be on the 2009 models is an add-on to meet the California regs, and I believe is equipment downstream of the engine, but it's been in use in Europe for several years. The MB mechanics I have talked to also love this engine. Haven't heard and can't comment on Chrysler. I'd buy another E320 Bluetec in a minute.
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Re: BLUE TEC [mbdick] by peachtree103
Jun 30, 2008 (11:47 am)
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Replying to: mbdick (Jun 30, 2008 3:40 am)

With a 750 mile range, I would think it equally important that the car come with a urea ejection system.
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Re: 2008 Bluetec Mileage [johnza] by johnza
Jul 02, 2008 (5:52 am)
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Replying to: johnza (Jun 23, 2008 6:52 pm)

I just turned 2100 miles on my 08 bluetec. It is interesting to watch the mileage increase. Last highway trip, 800 plus miles, 33.1 mpg at 70-75! My overall average is skewed, 29.5 Note, this car has great performance. It will accelerate to 90 from 65 or 70 easily and quickly.
 
Love the car, would purchase again tomorrow.
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Re: 2008 Bluetec Mileage [johnza] by born2boat
Sep 25, 2008 (4:17 pm)
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Replying to: johnza (Jun 23, 2008 6:52 pm)

I have a 2008 with about 1200 miles. At 55 mph it got 42 mpg, at 65 mph it got 36 and at 90 mph it got 32 mpg! Its a great car with far more power than I ever though possible out of a diesel and I have had lots of diesels. So far I would buy another without a second thought.
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Recommendation on TIRES for my 1998 E300 TD??? by shibumi
Oct 21, 2008 (9:25 am)
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Would like michelins and looked at PILOT MXM4 and MXV4 and even considering ALPIN PA3 snow tires (Chicago area).
 
Mixed reviews on these tires although the reviews cover a variety of car makes.
 
Whats the best bet fro the MB E300 TD??
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Re: Recommendation on TIRES for my 1998 E300 TD??? [shibumi] by elias
Oct 22, 2008 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: shibumi (Oct 21, 2008 9:25 am)

for a chicago winter? blizzaks! the michelin alpin would also be good.
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05 E320 CDI by bdhplayer
Aug 29, 2009 (7:39 pm)
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Just hit 102,000 miles and running fine. Most of the miles that I put on are highway miles.
 
Curious, how much does it cost on the Bluetec diesels to refill the urea.
 
Also, how do you reset the maintenance counter. After tiring of $400 to 600 oil changes with the service A B and whatever, I have the dealer do the oil changes and have other work done elsewhere.
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maitenance counter reset by willowway
Sep 05, 2009 (5:47 pm)
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Please, somebody must know how to reset the maintenance counter. [see #567]. Please let us in on the secret!
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Re: maitenance counter reset [willowway] by dhkhan
Sep 06, 2009 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: willowway (Sep 05, 2009 5:47 pm)

The reset instructions are supposed to be in the owner's manual, but supposedly hard to follow . Following is from a post on the mbworld.org forum. Hope it applies to your car:
 
"I have a UK 2003 E320 CDi and the system which worked for me to access the service data is a method which supposedly applies to 2005 models, so I suspect that certain software versions/updates etc. are quite variable so...
 
Try this: -
 
• Switch ignition to position one.
• Select Outside temperature display.
• Press the trip odometer reset knob three times in quick succession - the voltage reading should appear (or "Keep the trip odometer reset button pressed for approx 5 seconds until the Service Menu appears in the display").
• press the down arrow - the Service Menu appears in the display.
• Using the + and - buttons, select Confirmation of Service
• Press the system selection button ( lower of page buttons at 6 O'clock position) to confirm.
• Press again to confirm.
• Service Confirmed appears in Multifunction Display
• Press the same button to get to the standard display
• Turn ignition off. The next time you turn it on, the reminder should not appear.
 
You can search in mbworld forums for other models/model years if this does not work. The maintenance counter reset is known as the "FSS" reset.
 
Another search suggestion is:
 
Go to Google and type:
site:mbworld.org FSS reset
 
Good luck.

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