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102 messages, Last post on Oct 15, 2009 at 10:45 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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| 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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Replying to: genew2 (Aug 24, 2007 4:51 pm) 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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Replying to: cneff (Aug 25, 2007 3:32 am) 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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Replying to: cneff (Aug 25, 2007 3:32 am)
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Replying to: genew2 (Aug 25, 2007 4:46 pm) 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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Replying to: gagrice (Aug 25, 2007 4:31 am) 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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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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Hey guys! I am looking to purchase either a 2007 or 2008 Mercedes ML320 CDI and when I went to the dealer he explained to me that Massachusetts (where I plan to move in about a year) does not facilitate ULSD and that you can't find it in stations there anywhere. I currently live in Florida and there are a few stations that do have it, so its not a problem down here. The problem I have is: If I buy this SUV (which I have my heart set on), will I be able to drive it in Massachusetts or not? I tried looking online but could find limited information on whether or not MA had ULSD. The closest I could find was that they were equipping service vehicles (like school buses) to run on ULSD. Any help would be immensely appreciated! Thanks in advance guys!
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Replying to: obrientwo (Aug 28, 2007 2:25 pm) |
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