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Mercedes Benz M-Class ML320 CDI

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#53 of 102
50 State Legal by nyccarguy
Jun 10, 2007 (4:58 pm)
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Does anybody know when the ML 320 CDI will be 50 state emission legal (MY 2008?). And when will they be available for ordering?
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Re: 50 State Legal [nyccarguy] by steve_ HOST
Jun 10, 2007 (5:46 pm)
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Jun 10, 2007 4:58 pm)

You may want to check in the Diesels in the News discussion too.
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Maintenance Question by bubbadog
Jun 28, 2007 (6:47 am)
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I current have a Jeep CRD Liberty and love it and am looking for either the ML 320 or the new Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD.
Does anybody know the 3.0 diesel is a CCV (Closed Crake Case Ventilation) engine?
Does anybody know if the 3.0 diesel has an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve?
Can someone look in their owner’s manual and see what the severe duty maintenance schedule is for:
Engine Oil Change
Air Cleaner Change
Differentials oil change
Transfer case oil change
Fuel Filter Change
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Fuel Filter Question on ML320CDI by genew2
Aug 24, 2007 (4:51 pm)
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I have read on other forums that it is difficult and expensive to change out a fuel filter on the CDI. I am familiar with other diesels but not Mercedes. In a cold climate , 0 or below temp, it is not uncommon to see diesel cars and trucks on the side of the road with gelled fuel and the operator changing filters. On most cars and trucks it is easy to change but sounds like the CDI needs to go to the shop. Does Mercedes diesels not have this problem with fuel filters?? Thanks
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Re: Fuel Filter Question on ML320CDI [genew2] by cneff
Aug 25, 2007 (3:32 am)
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Replying to: genew2 (Aug 24, 2007 4:51 pm)

Hi Genew2
 
I am no export on diesels but I do have an 07 ML320CDI and have driven it in the winter. Never had a problem even with temps 0 and below, starts right up the first time as well. I am also sure it depends on the type of fuel one uses, I stick to name brands. This is my firs diesel and am pleased with the drive-ability. I do notice during winter the exhaust has a different smell, like clorox. Maybe this is the additive fuel stations use during winter to prevent gelling.
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Re: Fuel Filter Question on ML320CDI [cneff] by gagrice
Aug 25, 2007 (4:31 am)
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Replying to: cneff (Aug 25, 2007 3:32 am)

Most stations mix number one diesel (kerosene) with number two during the winter. That should not gel down to minus 40 degrees. Biodiesel in the cold could present problems.
 
I am glad to hear you are liking your ML320 CDI. I am looking for one that has 7500 miles so I can license it here in CA. My wife insists on Desert silver metallic with Macadamia Leather.
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Re: Fuel Filter Question on ML320CDI [cneff] by genew2
Aug 25, 2007 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: cneff (Aug 25, 2007 3:32 am)

Thanks for your reply and information. It is amazing you have no troubles with the cold weather. I run several over the road trucks and we have some troubles and fuel only where we have good fuel. We run both cummins and cat engines. Evidently Mercedes has it figured out. I will be looking closely at the M class diesel.
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Re: Fuel Filter Question on ML320CDI [genew2] by cneff
Aug 27, 2007 (5:41 pm)
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Replying to: genew2 (Aug 25, 2007 4:46 pm)

Yeah, I'm pleased, so far so good with cold starts (this is my first diesel). That was one of the things I was worried about, hearing about glow plugs and such. But this 320CDI at most, on really cold mornings, takes a second to start, you barely have time to catch the glow plug indicator when the ignition system says go and starts immediately - it has started right up first time each time so far and runs smooth and quickly becomes quiet. Surprises quite a few folks that have diesels. Typical MB, turn the key and let go, the ignition system does the rest. During warmer seasons there is no delay at all that I can detect.
 
so far my best mileage on the highway was 29mpg steady - not bad at all for a 5000 pound square. Got 26mpg with a fully loaded cargo area doing 80 plus on a 5hr trip the other month. Impressive. I have almost 7K on it to date.
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Re: Fuel Filter Question on ML320CDI [gagrice] by cneff
Aug 27, 2007 (5:48 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Aug 25, 2007 4:31 am)

I had a 2000 ML320 (not diesel) with a similar color scheme - desert silver and java. Nice combo indeed on both.
 
My 07 ML320 CDI is silver with black interior. I liked the black a bit better due to the large expanses of plastic on the dash in this model. The plastic is not of terrible quality but the black just looked higher quality, less like...well...plastic. But I do like this diesel and if all goes well my next SUV will also be a diesel. It just works.
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Mercedes ML320 CDI in California by obrientwo
Aug 28, 2007 (2:25 pm)
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I keep watching for information as to when this model will be sold in California. Any information would be appreciated. Local dealer hopeless and clueless.

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