# \#m-class **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/m-class/7165.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Is my oil pump failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-oil-pump-failing/190803)
**Author:** [@sharp.clinton\_185376](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharp.clinton_185376)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-oil-pump-failing/190803 "2023-05-26T11:06:49Z")
Hi folks! I feel like I already know the answer to this but I also feel like I could be an idiot. So, I lived in the Benz for a few months. I didn’t drive it but I did run it to charge the battery and use the heater. A… --- ## [How can I clean this scale off my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-clean-this-scale-off-my-car/170284)
**Author:** [@Involute](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Involute)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-clean-this-scale-off-my-car/170284 "2020-09-26T04:09:39Z")
I just noticed a sort of scale on the side of my car that doesn’t come off at the car wash (see attached pic). I park my car outside where it regularly gets sprayed by our lawn sprinklers, so it may be from that; I hone… --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Files](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-m-class-files/170061)
**Author:** [@ogeinc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ogeinc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-m-class-files/170061 "2020-09-18T22:24:13Z")
What do you have on file for this vehicle? --- ## [Potentially Bad Strut/ Front end Creak and Pop over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potentially-bad-strut-front-end-creak-and-pop-over-bumps/105562)
**Author:** [@mountainbee77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mountainbee77)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potentially-bad-strut-front-end-creak-and-pop-over-bumps/105562 "2020-03-13T20:45:09Z")
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to read this. I have a 2010 ML350 Blutec that i bought at 80K miles. I had the front control arms replaced and still have significant poping/creaking over bumps in the front end. The mech… --- ## [2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class tightens and stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-m-class-tightens-and-stops/153934)
**Author:** [@anu16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anu16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-m-class-tightens-and-stops/153934 "2019-12-02T19:46:04Z")
2009 ML350 : My steering suddenly tightens and engine stops. Brakes and Accelerator goes tight as well. --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-m-class-power-loss/143523)
**Author:** [@GeraldSBoler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldSBoler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-m-class-power-loss/143523 "2019-07-02T21:15:45Z")
It looses power when drive for more than a couple hours, its like it goes limp and I have to pull over and turn the engine off for about 5 min. then it will be fine for a while again. --- ## [2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class starts when it wants](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-starts-when-it-wants/139158)
**Author:** [@BrooksKloppenburg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrooksKloppenburg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-starts-when-it-wants/139158 "2019-04-24T19:44:13Z")
2010 Mercedes ML350 starts when it wants to. Battery fully charged and Alternator in working order. When turning ignition to on position, dash lights do not always turn on. When engine hot and you turn off, it will not s… --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class idling rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-m-class-idling-rough/137731)
**Author:** [@katie53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katie53)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-m-class-idling-rough/137731 "2019-04-02T01:43:57Z")
after getting a new fuel pump and 2 new crank sensors and a new wire, car is idling rough. problem disappears while moving. --- ## [2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class at 100,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercedes-benz-m-class-at-100-000-miles/137003)
**Author:** [@RobertLaford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLaford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercedes-benz-m-class-at-100-000-miles/137003 "2019-03-23T05:28:23Z")
How is your car holding up at 100,000 miles? I have a ml 6 cyl. How is your fuel mileage? Tire wear? --- ## [2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-m-class-coolant-leak/130054)
**Author:** [@Kabba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kabba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-m-class-coolant-leak/130054 "2018-12-02T16:45:00Z")
Coolant I keep putting cant find where is leaking from every day --- ## [Is Bar's Radiator Stop Leak safe to use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bars-radiator-stop-leak-safe-to-use/63667)
**Author:** [@clevet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clevet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bars-radiator-stop-leak-safe-to-use/63667 "2011-04-14T16:56:31Z")
I have a 1998 ml320 with about 130,000 miles on it that has a slight radiator leak. This wouldnt be a problem except that I live in Baton Rouge, LA where even a slightly compromised radiator can be a problem in the summe… --- ## [Squeaking Noise while diving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-while-diving/123352)
**Author:** [@Grayson012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grayson012)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-while-diving/123352 "2018-08-23T03:44:34Z")
There is a squeaky noise coming from the back of my car while driving. It only happens when I am going forward and there is no noise when stopped. There is no change when I touch the brakes. Here is the sound --- ## [2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-noise/119058)
**Author:** [@SuzanneHermes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzanneHermes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-noise/119058 "2018-06-11T21:09:45Z")
My ML350 makes a high pitched sound that can only be heard when either standing outside the car on the drivers side or whilst sitting in the inside the car, in the driver’s seat (maybe passenger just haven’t had a passen… --- ## [1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-m-class-check-engine-light/116189)
**Author:** [@Correa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Correa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-m-class-check-engine-light/116189 "2018-04-24T01:06:10Z")
Check engine light on --- ## [Oil change confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-confusion/109058)
**Author:** [@Ben10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben10)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-confusion/109058 "2017-11-02T01:17:36Z")
I have changed my oil a few times which led me to wonder a few things. My engine, according to the owners manual, takes 8.5 quarts of oil. When I add oil, I can only add 8 quarts of oil according to the dipstick to the … --- ## [Mercedez ML320 Temperature Control Unstable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedez-ml320-temperature-control-unstable/84481)
**Author:** [@AnneZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnneZ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2014, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedez-ml320-temperature-control-unstable/84481 "2014-04-07T01:58:03Z")
History: My 98' ML320's temperature control didn't function properly for more than a year and got worse. The knob turns OK, but air is stuck either at hot or cold. Only way to switch between hot and cold is by turning th… --- ## [When do you it is time to buy a new car and stop repairing your old one? Buy or Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-you-it-is-time-to-buy-a-new-car-and-stop-repairing-your-old-one-buy-or-repair/77930)
**Author:** [@SpeedyMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpeedyMom)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-you-it-is-time-to-buy-a-new-car-and-stop-repairing-your-old-one-buy-or-repair/77930 "2014-01-10T23:35:28Z")
Okay, this may be not just a car question but also a marriage therapy question... My husband loves his 1999 Mercedes ML320 with ~150K miles. but my gut tells me that it is time to junk this car and move on because the re… --- ## [Ticking Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise/82276)
**Author:** [@MercRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MercRay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise/82276 "2013-11-18T20:32:06Z")
My 1999 Mercedes ML 320 with 180K started ticking when my wife turned the temperature control from cold to hot last week. Before this, it ran fine with a fairly new a/c installed - ~1 year ago. It was a cool morning. I s… --- ## [Mercedes ML350 front end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-ml350-front-end-noise/81810)
**Author:** [@AustrianEd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AustrianEd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-ml350-front-end-noise/81810 "2013-10-18T05:51:48Z")
OK, so this is a 2012 ML350 Blue-tech with around 31,000 miles on it. Lately when it is warm (either by driving for 30 minutes or more, or by outside temperature of 80 plus), it has been making the strangest front end g… --- ## [Installing a tow hitch on a Mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-a-tow-hitch-on-a-mercedes/81293)
**Author:** [@JaneWill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneWill)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-a-tow-hitch-on-a-mercedes/81293 "2013-09-11T03:02:13Z")
Mercedes dealership has told me I have to have them install the tow hitch on a 2009 Mercedes ML 350 instead of U-Haul because otherwise the wiring can mess up the computer in the car. Is this true? Difference in price $1… --- ## [Car stalls when stopped at lights, etc and restarts after a few minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-stopped-at-lights-etc-and-restarts-after-a-few-minutes/80810)
**Author:** [@mdf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-stopped-at-lights-etc-and-restarts-after-a-few-minutes/80810 "2013-08-15T17:35:51Z")
My 2000 Mercedes Benz ML 320 with 203,000 miles stalls when I stop at traffic signals. It restarts after a few minutes. Yesterday it would not restart for several minutes after I stopped for gas. --- ## [MB ML430 "Stumble"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-ml430-stumble/79897)
**Author:** [@Gerry119](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerry119)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2013, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-ml430-stumble/79897 "2013-08-12T08:42:08Z")
2000 ML430 230,000 mi. The engine starts and all is fine until I hit a spot of rough pavement or a minor bump and the engine "stumbles," feels like it has cut out or starving for fuel. I have been unable to tell whether… --- ## ["Muted Radio"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muted-radio/78307)
**Author:** [@run\_around\_sue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/run_around_sue)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muted-radio/78307 "2013-04-01T19:47:49Z")
I have a ML320 2003. My tele-aid system was ugraded to the new digitel system. I paid for the subscription for this new service i forgot what the new name is . Since the up grade i have been having a problem with the rad… --- ## [MB ML350 engine stumbles when stopped at light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-ml350-engine-stumbles-when-stopped-at-light/77970)
**Author:** [@NeoMB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeoMB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-ml350-engine-stumbles-when-stopped-at-light/77970 "2013-03-13T08:14:04Z")
Hi, I have a MB ML350 of 2003. I have this weird problem with my car for a year now. When I stop the car slowly at a stop sign or light, the engine stumbles randomly when car comes to the halt. It feels like engine migh… --- ## [Mercedes noise under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-noise-under-the-hood/74889)
**Author:** [@Cls757](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cls757)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-noise-under-the-hood/74889 "2012-10-09T21:26:45Z")
Last week I noticed that my engine (2006 ML350 33,000 miles )was not sounding as it normally does. I called my foreign car repair shop that normally maintains my car but could not get an appointment for several days. My … --- ## [Heat remains permanently on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-remains-permanently-on/71048)
**Author:** [@Somua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Somua)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2012, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-remains-permanently-on/71048 "2012-02-22T05:11:57Z")
Last summer my air conditioner (cooling) stopped working. However the heat has remained on and is very high, even though it is not turned on. How can I turn the heat off? --- ## [Hard metallic knock when starting to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-metallic-knock-when-starting-to-drive/70818)
**Author:** [@Abiredu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abiredu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-metallic-knock-when-starting-to-drive/70818 "2012-02-21T22:33:40Z")
I have a 1998 Mercedes ML. In the past few weeks, there is quite a loud metallic knock when I start driving. It does not happen if I take off real slowly. What could be the cause? --- ## [Mercedes M320 Air Conditioning Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-m320-air-conditioning-problem/69061)
**Author:** [@PugTalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PugTalk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-m320-air-conditioning-problem/69061 "2011-10-30T06:29:45Z")
I have a 1999 Mercedes Benz with about 145,000 and the air conditioning was not working well -- took 15-30 minutes for it to kick in and start cooling the car. The mechanic, who specializes in Mercedes but is not with a … --- ## [Blue smoke from ML320](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-from-ml320/68578)
**Author:** [@kdurrani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdurrani)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-from-ml320/68578 "2011-10-12T23:24:54Z")
Last Saturday I was driving my 1999 Mercedes ML320 SUV (163,000 miles) on a highway in California (for about 70 miles) when suddenly I saw a huge cloud of smoke behind me but I didn’t hear any noise and didn’t notice any… --- ## [Use own car or rent for a long road trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-own-car-or-rent-for-a-long-road-trip/60684)
**Author:** [@ljlev1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ljlev1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-own-car-or-rent-for-a-long-road-trip/60684 "2011-08-08T10:16:02Z")
I own a 2007 MB ML320 cdi (diesel) get around 25 mpg have 66k on the odometer. We will take a 5-6000 mile 3 week road trip this summer. Should we rent an suv/crossover at around $1200 or drive our suv. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/m-class/7165.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=m-class)