Gunk
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Gunk
I read some time ago about the "gunk" that accumulates in the oil filler cap on v-6 E320 engines from '96 to ? I have a '98 E320 which does the same thing; in cold weather, if you don't drive it a big bunch of miles, it accululates a mixture of oil and moisture (gunk)which shows up in the oil filler cap. It seems to be a common problem with these engines. My question is what do I do about "handling" this problem so that no damage happens to my engine down the road. Does anyone know the answer to this? I am worried!Help!!!
James
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RE: Gunk
I recommend just driving it more often, and a little harder on the throttle, Benzs run better when you drive them all the time. The people who dont drive them enough are the people who have more complaints, generally.
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RE: Gunk
Chassis221:
Thank you for your reply to my concern about "gunk." Actually, I do drive the MB every day, several times. I have noticed that this gunk disappears if I drive it at highway speeds for even a little distance; I guess the moisture gets vaporized. Anyway, thank you for replying; I appreciate it.
James
Thank you for your reply to my concern about "gunk." Actually, I do drive the MB every day, several times. I have noticed that this gunk disappears if I drive it at highway speeds for even a little distance; I guess the moisture gets vaporized. Anyway, thank you for replying; I appreciate it.
James
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RE: Gunk
ORIGINAL: Hemersam
I read some time ago about the "gunk" that accumulates in the oil filler cap on v-6 E320 engines from '96 to ? I have a '98 E320 which does the same thing; in cold weather, if you don't drive it a big bunch of miles, it accululates a mixture of oil and moisture (gunk)which shows up in the oil filler cap. It seems to be a common problem with these engines. My question is what do I do about "handling" this problem so that no damage happens to my engine down the road. Does anyone know the answer to this? I am worried!Help!!!
James
I read some time ago about the "gunk" that accumulates in the oil filler cap on v-6 E320 engines from '96 to ? I have a '98 E320 which does the same thing; in cold weather, if you don't drive it a big bunch of miles, it accululates a mixture of oil and moisture (gunk)which shows up in the oil filler cap. It seems to be a common problem with these engines. My question is what do I do about "handling" this problem so that no damage happens to my engine down the road. Does anyone know the answer to this? I am worried!Help!!!
James
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