The mercedes dealership is stating that the new ML350 oil consumption is normal to add oil every 3k,4k, 5k miles driven. The oil message indicates I need to check levels and add oil. I don't think that is normal as a vehicle should never have to add oil unless the engine is burning oil or there is a leak, righ?
2006-07-17 17:28:41 · 8 answers · asked by joannfarrar@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You don't say "How much oil your adding"
It is NOT unusual to add oil at 3-4-5k miles.
It IS unusual if you are adding 2-3 quarts/liters.
If there is a leak you will have noticed it.
Mercedes ML350 uses a low viscosity oil and will consume a small amount between oil servicing.
If it is a a large quantity, you have a problem.
To not use any oil would be unusual, My BMW 3.0 will be down a half liter when due for service at 5000 Miles.
Yours: Grumpy
2006-07-17 18:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by Grumpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right, vehicule should not have to add oil unless the engine is burning oil or there is a leak.
test if there is burning oil: let the car turn on 3000-4000 RPM for few seconds on Parking and let somebody check the exhaust, if there is white fume means there is oil burning
test if there is leak: open engine cover, remove the plastic cover of air supply and look at the engine, it's very easy to detect leak
by the way Mercedes is one of best cars you can ever have
2006-07-17 17:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by hunga bunga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is normal for any vehicle to use anywhere from 1/2-1 quart in 3000 miles. So at 5000 miles I would say that this is normal. Maybe you should quit being so cheap and change it at 3000 miles and your engine will not require oil fills and will last much longer.
2006-07-18 14:08:04 · answer #3 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is! All vehicle should get an oil change every 3K miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. Oil get used up just like any other liquid, they do not just sit there.
2006-07-17 17:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by bigtennesseemuscle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mercedes....say no more...don't get me started on the problems my ex had on her C230...OMG...constantly in shop; it's a racket...they charge you $80 for an oil change you can do for $20 by yourself...
2006-07-17 17:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your oil every 3,000 miles.
2006-07-17 18:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. BIG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
myself says for that much money TAKE THE ****THING BACK
no new vehicle should use any oil "old timer"
2006-07-17 17:35:30 · answer #7 · answered by Old Timer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is a problem
2006-07-17 17:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by Conservative Texan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋