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Mercedes Benz M-Class ML320 CDI

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Re: Help I used the wrong Diesel in my '08 [thoche] by joemama7
Jan 09, 2008 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: thoche (Jan 09, 2008 8:02 am)

My ride is so new I have not even fueled it yet. Hit your teleaid info button and choose vehicle information when they ask and they will have your answer in minutes while you sit in the car. Let me know what they say.
Thanks.
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Re: Help I used the wrong Diesel in my '08 [thoche] by hunter312
Jan 09, 2008 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: thoche (Jan 09, 2008 8:02 am)

Pump it out! You could seriously mess up your ride if you run it on Low Sulfur Diesel. From what i've heard it'll emit black smoke and u'll hear the engine chug followed by the engine potentially breaking.
 
Low sulfur has 550pm and Ultra-Low sulfur has 15ppm so you see the difference.
 
I haven't filled with low sulfur yet cos i'm really careful not to- don't wanna risk damaging the engine and I think you definitely shouldn't try to run on low sulfur.
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Re: Help I used the wrong Diesel in my '08 [hunter312] by thoche
Jan 09, 2008 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: hunter312 (Jan 09, 2008 9:27 am)

I asked my salesmen and he said it's a new car and it's ok, but don't make the mistake too often. I was hoping anybody have more information. Somebody like a mechanic or similar profession.
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Re: Help I used the wrong Diesel in my '08 [thoche] by cneff
Jan 09, 2008 (8:22 pm)
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Replying to: thoche (Jan 09, 2008 11:40 am)

What I've heard is it can clog the special exhaust system, MB will not warranty it if that happens. The system is $1500 or more. those 550ppm and 15ppm numbers mean parts per million, so imagine 550 particles getting filtered through your exhaust system all at once vs 15 particles - not wholly accurate but you get the idea.
 
You may be ok as it is a new car and the system is clean...but go ahead and get the ultra low in there to start and dilute
 
good luck
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Re: Help I used the wrong Diesel in my '08 [hunter312] by gagrice
Jan 14, 2008 (7:13 pm)
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Replying to: hunter312 (Jan 09, 2008 9:27 am)

Low sulfur diesel can be anything from 30 PPM sulfur to 500 PPM sulfur. If you are in CA it is no more than 130 PPM. You can drain it and sell it to someone with a diesel PU truck which all run fine on the stuff.
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320 CDI oil changes by jph3006
Jan 19, 2008 (4:47 am)
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I am beginning to do the research on this interesting vehicle/V-6 diesel engine.
 
1) Does this super high pressure fuel system require special treatment oil changes? Are fuel filters (I know oil filters are changed) changed when the oil is changed? What are owners paying for oil changes at the MB dealers?
2) What special maintenance for the diesel over the 3.5L gas engine is required up to 100,000 miles?
 
Thanks for any help, Jay
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Re: 320 CDI oil changes [jph3006] by joemama7
Jan 19, 2008 (12:27 pm)
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Replying to: jph3006 (Jan 19, 2008 4:47 am)

Thats super. Please let us know what you find?
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Recall on 2007 MB CDIs by wopel
Jan 20, 2008 (8:59 am)
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What does anyone know of the recall of the 2007 CDIs? It's a crankshaft sensor problem.
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Re: Recall on 2007 MB CDIs [wopel] by cneff
Jan 26, 2008 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: wopel (Jan 20, 2008 8:59 am)

have not heard of the recall but my 07 CDI up and died while my Wife was driving it. Crankshaft sensor went bad. If it happens to you let it sit for 20 mins and then start it up to just get it off the road if you find yourself stuck.
 
Other then that car has been good.
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CDI recall by wopel
Jan 26, 2008 (1:01 pm)
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Thanks for the heads-up. I am traveling, and called my home dealer who had heard nothing. I had read the info in autonews.com and asked him to read it. He did, and then did a search on my vin no. and said my car was not involved. I can't find anything about the recall elsewhere. I checked the gov. website and MB website. Not sure what to think...

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