Having recently done an oil cooler on an OM642 engine, here’s a quick run down of the parts required. Most gaskets are one use only and is best to have everything as stripping down again is a pain. Based on a 2014 W212, other models or older variants of the engine may be slightly differently,…
As I’ve experienced the 212 now for a number of years, here’s a compiled list of common problems and a minor insight into them. Based upon my experience at an independent specialist + forums / Facebook. If you can add to the list, please comment and will happily add to it.
Introduction When it comes to oil, its a bit of slippery slope if you just put anything in. By not using the correct oil the most probable future problem is carbon build up, probably in the exhaust/DPF, maybe in the EGR system or in the inlet manifold. Using the right oil (at the right intervals)…
Introduction I’ve heard & read a lot about how people think the ECO Stop / Start & additional battery works and it’s time to set the record straight. I think that the most common misconception around this is, that it is this battery restarts the engine once its stopped. It doesn’t. Glad I’ve cleared that…
Whilst this problem is not just limited to the E Class, it is certainly a common problem on the OM651 engine.
Many a time we come across the customer complaint of coolant light coming on, but no obvious leak. There are a few usual suspects, namely the coolant pump or thermostat housing, but one of the more common ones was to find the leak coming from the fuel filter housing.
3 years a go I posted this: Running A 2016 W212 M651 E-Class Up to 300,000 Miles / 4 Years Old – What’s It Like. This post mainly was about the life it had in previous ownership, however the last three years have been my use. My use of this car was always going to…
On a whole since i had a engine ECU software update back little while ago (was done as part of NOX sensor replacement procedure) its not been so great. From what I read on FB groups it seems to be “a thing”. The gist is that
A light knock on the headlamp can result in a cracked lens – this is not good with modern headlamps as the electronics inside will get wet and eventually lead to failure of the control units and / or the actual lamp itself. As an example, in the case of the W212 facelift with option…
Most of you have probably come from the Facebook W212 Owners Club group interested in getting Apple Car-Play / Android-Auto working on your W212 E-Class, especially that i noted that i got it all working for free, which is true, however probably won’t be for most people. Although with the help of this info I’m pretty sure that ANY independent Mercedes specialist (with the right diagnostics equipment) or dealer for that fact will be able to get it working on the vehicles that have the right hardware already installed in the car. (And hopefully i can guide you to a solution if it can’t be done on the hardware you have).
This particular car is one I’ve recently purchased, its now on 310,000 miles, I’ve had it since around 308,000. I purchased from a chauffeur, my work has done every single service & defect repair. Its a 2016, W212 Facelift, SE Premium, Standard Suspension, Obsidian Black, M651 Engine. Its worth noting that there are many different options.