The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. How is it that Mercedes can advertise their slogan "the best or nothing" when they manufacture engines that are destroyed at such relative low mileage? I was lucky not to have a collision with another vehicle on the road and was lucky to be able to stop the car when the engine failed without injuring myself or others.Ĭ ® is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. The care is 13 years old and has 135,000 and out of warranty. My local Mercedes dealer informed me they require $200 fee to inspect the car and the replacement engine will cost me $10,000-15,000. I contacted Mercedes and they told me there is no open recall or class action suit for this year/model and recommended the car be towed to a Mercedes dealership for evaluation. Research showed this is common factory defect with these engines since Mercedes used soft metal for the sprockets causing premature wear. The car was towed to my mechanic who diagnosed the timing chain cam sprocket teeth were worn out causing the timing chain to jump and destroy the engine. If you get "MEASURING NOT POSSIBLE" then repeat steps above. I recommend rotating tires after every oil change.As I was driving the car engine started vibrating and the engine light came on and the car engine stopped suddenly.
If you get "OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD" then remove key from dash and wait 5 min. Computer will return the following message: > ENGINE OIL LEVEL - OK > ENGINE OIL LEVEL - ADD 1.0 QUART (1.0 LITER)! > ENGINE OIL LEVEL - ADD 1.5 QUART (2.0 LITER)! > ENGINE OIL LEVEL - REDUCE OIL LEVEL > ENGINE OIL LEVEL - OKĶ. After 3 seconds "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - MEASUREMENT NOW" will display.ĵ. Press and hold ^ or V on steering wheel for 3 seconds until "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - MEASUREMENT IN PROGESS! CORRECT MEASUREMENT ONLY IN VEH. Change to standard display (mileage) on the multifunction display (computer display under speedometer).Ĵ. Turn key to position 2 (radio and heater/AC fan turn on).ij. Be Parked on level ground and have car stationary for at least 5 minutes.IJ.
2005 C230 KOMPRESSOR OIL NUMBER DRIVERS
To suck the oil out simply put suction tube in oil output hole (see photos 1 below) and make sure tube goes all the way to the bottom. ļheck Engine Oil: (See Details More In Drivers Manual)ı. ** ** Steps not needed if user decides to suck the engine oil out using an oil extractor (topsider or etc.). Re-Intsall plastic engine covers on the bottom of the car with 8mm socket and lower jack(s). Then start the engine and let it run for one minute and turn off car and remove key. This will allow the oil pump to start pumping the oil into the empty filter. After putting in 5.25 its, turn ignition key to position 2 (radio and heater/AC comes on) for 10 seconds. You can easily add oil, pain to take it out)Ĺ. (The reason why you should NOT add the entire 5.8 quarts is because there is still some residual oil in the engine and it's not good to over fill. Remove oil cap and input 5.25 quarts of oil using the funnel. DO NOT over tighten! Tight to the proper torque spec (24 N/m) or if you do NOT have a torque wrench tight a 1/4 turn past hand tight.ĸ.
2005 C230 KOMPRESSOR OIL NUMBER INSTALL
Install drain plug with new washer and tighten to the proper torque spec (24N/m) or 1/2 turn past finger tight.ķ. Replace oil filter cartridge and replace the three o-rings (See Photo 4 below) Coat the new o-rings with some new oil.Ķ. Remove oil filter cartridge (this may take a little force) and three rubber o-rings. As the oil is draining out, remove the oil filter from engine bay.ĵ. Located oil pan drain plug and remove plug with 1/2" socket (See Photo 3 below) Make sure you have the oil collection pan under drain, because the oil will come flowing out fast.**Ĵ. Jack up the car and remove plastic engine covers on the bottom of the car with 8mm socket.**ij.
This will allow the oil in the filter to flow back to the oil pan.
Locate the oil filter and slightly loosen it, DO NOT remove it at this time. My dealer provided a new drain plug washer the filter.IJ. If you suck the oil out these tools are not needed. Parts/Supplies Needed:ı. Oil collection pan* * Optional tools, only needed if you plan to drain the oil. It might be the similar for other C-class models. Tools Needed:ı. This only applies to 2001-2005 (I-4 supercharged engines) or w203 chassis. Slide 1:2001-2005 C230 Kompressor Oil Change Procedure
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