Mercedes Benz

Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging Date: December 2003 Order No.: S-B-18.00/16a Supersedes: S-B-18.00/16 Group: 18 Revision: Important notes added to Part C, Step 2, Part C Step 3, Part D, Step 1 when performing these repair steps. SUBJECT: OIL SLUDGING IN GASOLINE ENGINES A. Symptoms of Engine Oil Sludging B. Engine Oil Sludging Causes C. Remedy for Minor Engine Oil Sludging D. Remedy for Severe Engine Oil Sludging E. Warranty/Goodwill Considerations Note: Severe oil sludging is defined as caking of oil onto engine components, in bores and oil passages. Minor oil sludging is defined as when the engine oil starts to thicken but still flows. Please refer to Figure 1. 2000 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 55 AMG (163.174) V8-5.5L (113.981) 262 A. Symptoms of Engine Oil Sludging ^ Excessive engine oil consumption ^ White/blue engine smoke ^ Has an effect on the oil level indicator ^ Engine oil filter is clogged, engine oil has thickened to a jelly-like consistency ^ Oil sludge...