Excellent video and instructions. I used this as reference and guidance to change the thermostat in a 2008 ML550. With the larger engine there is a bit less elbow room but your guidance was spot on.
Hi Brian, excellent video; my replacement went as smoothly as yours did in the video. One thing I would mention, after I finished, I could not clear the check engine light. I knew things were working properly and after about 100 miles of driving the check engine light cleared on it's own.
Thank you very much, Sir. I finally knew something I didn't know before about my 2011 ML350. But I am just wondering, a new thermostat only cost under $60, but a repair shop will charge me $481 before tax. So the expertise labor will cost over $400?
Very good informative video. Thanks for sharing. Helped to cover the thermostat part. i have 2010 ML550, just wanted to know where exactly this sensor is located? If i can have a diagram or picture to locate it so that i can replace it. Appreciate your help!"
Thanks for the video. I did this job on my 2007 a couple years ago and I bought a cheap chinesium thermostat off eBay..... it's leaking not closing and the engine is running too cool with CEL indicating this. Anyway, I've got a new one (German made this time) and will be attempting here in an hour or so. But the last time I did this I pulled the whole air pump off so that access to the bolts on the thermostat was easier. I'm going to try it your way first though since that will obviously save a ton of time. I never thought about pushing it to the side.... will report back Actually pulled first two screws off the air pump just to help it wiggle a bit more so I could fit socket in there. Amazing how much faster it goes when you don't pull the air pump off....LOL. Thanks again.
Awesome video! Finished it thanks to your video! However, I still get the same CEL code. I topped off the coolant, the hose to the thermostat is hot (indicating the thermostat turns on), the inside temp gauge does not indicate it’s over heating. I let it sit for about an hour, normal temp and no smoke. It started to smoke after I revved it a few times, but the engine temp is still normal! Suggestions? Solutions?
ian young thank you. Alldata does charge a subscription fee. I believe they do have a DIY section that may be free. You can try logging onto their website
Is it possible if you use a different coolant than what the dealer uses it will make your check engine light come on... I was told my coolant thermostat needs to be replaced... prior my light for coolant came on and I went to O'Reilly and purchased some from there. Thanks
Great video Brian and thank you for sharing. how common is it on the W164 to have a leaky oil pan gasket and if so can you do a video on one please? Thanks again
Nice video, thank you! About to try it. Question: Instead of trying to move the Air Intake Housing, would it possibly be easier to unclip and remove the front part of the air intake housing to provide access to the bolts and possibly not have to remove the S-Belt? Thanks.
Great methodical video with good camera work. I have a 2009 ML 350. The only difference from your video was that the Torx bolt on the idler pulley that had to be removed was E12 the bolts on the thermostat were E10. I guess the Germans wanted a bit of diversity.
super . but i need advise my 2011 ml 350 when i drive 5m radiator fan start and i feel heating smell . what should i do . should i change thermo or other things to. do . anybody can suggest to me about it
up-date on the termostat the hose was coming out of the termostat after 15 minutes of driving because I was using aftermarket and the gasket was also leaking I replaced with original and the problem was solved makes a difference between a 45$ dollar termostat and a 109$ dollar termostat.
How to Automotive my bad i just read that the zerex g05 is the gold one, i thought it was green. the blue is a new one with leak indicator. Ive seen a 09 S550 with the blue and a few other cars. must depend on the year
Excellent video and instructions. I used this as reference and guidance to change the thermostat in a 2008 ML550. With the larger engine there is a bit less elbow room but your guidance was spot on.
This man did this with one hand! Amazing!
Hi Brian, excellent video; my replacement went as smoothly as yours did in the video. One thing I would mention, after I finished, I could not clear the check engine light. I knew things were working properly and after about 100 miles of driving the check engine light cleared on it's own.
Extremely helpful. Just finished replacing my thermostat following your procedure. Thanks very much.
Glad to help. Thank you for watching!
i know it's kind of randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to stream new series online?
Does it have to be from mercedes... autozone has three thermostat too
Thank you for putting up such an informative and helpful video. Really appreciate your efforts. Thank you form New Zealand. 10/10.
Thank you very much, Sir. I finally knew something I didn't know before about my 2011 ML350. But I am just wondering, a new thermostat only cost under $60, but a repair shop will charge me $481 before tax. So the expertise labor will cost over $400?
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thanks for the video, what made you change the thermostat?
Very good informative video. Thanks for sharing. Helped to cover the thermostat part. i have 2010 ML550, just wanted to know where exactly this sensor is located? If i can have a diagram or picture to locate it so that i can replace it. Appreciate your help!"
Thanks for the video. I did this job on my 2007 a couple years ago and I bought a cheap chinesium thermostat off eBay..... it's leaking not closing and the engine is running too cool with CEL indicating this. Anyway, I've got a new one (German made this time) and will be attempting here in an hour or so. But the last time I did this I pulled the whole air pump off so that access to the bolts on the thermostat was easier. I'm going to try it your way first though since that will obviously save a ton of time. I never thought about pushing it to the side.... will report back
Actually pulled first two screws off the air pump just to help it wiggle a bit more so I could fit socket in there. Amazing how much faster it goes when you don't pull the air pump off....LOL. Thanks again.
I have a question been told after you change thermostat you have to bleed the syatem and frt the air pockets out. How do you do that?
Awesome video! Finished it thanks to your video! However, I still get the same CEL code. I topped off the coolant, the hose to the thermostat is hot (indicating the thermostat turns on), the inside temp gauge does not indicate it’s over heating. I let it sit for about an hour, normal temp and no smoke. It started to smoke after I revved it a few times, but the engine temp is still normal!
Suggestions? Solutions?
Mike z it’s possible it’s not coolant causing it to smoke but burning oil. Which could be a bad PCV valve or internal Engine problem
Outstanding job, Brian is there a fee to use all data
ian young thank you. Alldata does charge a subscription fee. I believe they do have a DIY section that may be free. You can try logging onto their website
Great video
Video was so good I felt like I was a real mechanic after I finished the job
Lol glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!
Is it possible if you use a different coolant than what the dealer uses it will make your check engine light come on... I was told my coolant thermostat needs to be replaced... prior my light for coolant came on and I went to O'Reilly and purchased some from there. Thanks
Great video Brian and thank you for sharing. how common is it on the W164 to have a leaky oil pan gasket and if so can you do a video on one please? Thanks again
Simon Z I don’t see a lot of the oil pans leaking. If one comes in the shop I will film it.
Just a note that the Torx socket for the idler pulley is an E14 not E10 as per the thermostat.
Nice video, thank you! About to try it. Question: Instead of trying to move the Air Intake Housing, would it possibly be easier to unclip and remove the front part of the air intake housing to provide access to the bolts and possibly not have to remove the S-Belt? Thanks.
Sounds very informative. Thank you Preparation for same job.
Thanks!
I wish you luck. Thank you for watching!
Great methodical video with good camera work. I have a 2009 ML 350. The only difference from your video was that the Torx bolt on the idler pulley that had to be removed was E12 the bolts on the thermostat were E10. I guess the Germans wanted a bit of diversity.
My idler pulley has an E14
Actually E16
Thank you sir for this video. Very good details and informative how to video.
Thank you and thank you for watching!
super . but i need advise my 2011 ml 350 when i drive 5m radiator fan start and i feel heating smell . what should i do . should i change thermo or other things to. do . anybody can suggest to me about it
Should I use distilled water to wash it off or it doesn’t matter ?
At the 3:01 mark, what the part u wipe down ?
up-date on the termostat the hose was coming out of the termostat after 15 minutes of driving because I was using aftermarket and the gasket was also leaking I replaced with original and the problem was solved makes a difference between a 45$ dollar termostat and a 109$ dollar termostat.
dany ordonez glad you got it all worked out. Thank you for the update!
Wonder where did you order the oem thermostat ？
Bạn có thể chỉ tôi cách thay cảm biến nhiệt độ nước làm mát Mercedes ML 350-2010
What’s the name of the part on the car the thermostat was attached to? While removing the thermostat the bolt broke off and can’t reattach
Awesome video explanation !
New to your channel great video bro
Thank you, Brian. Great video
Thank you for watching!
will appreciate any information about that
really helpful, thanks!
Awesome work. Thanks
any torque specs on the thermostat bolts?
Alfredo A G sorry I don't have the spec
ok thanks for the video anyways
Alfredo A G thank you for watching!
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Great job sir
what could be causing the hose to come out the termostat housing when the clip is in place
dany ordonez The only reason I can think of is if the clip was not installed correctly or The hose or housing is worn out.
How to Automotive ok thanks I replaced the termostat with a aftermarket should I use a OEM
Thanks
Thank you 👍
I have a problem. i need to do a flush for this car, but the drain hole does not drain any coolant after i loosen the red petcock valve. Any ideas?
Mai Le remove the lower radiator hose.
It would be a mess. I dont want to spill coolant to the ground. Looks like i have to bring it to a shop. Sigh...
Mai Le if you pull the hose off slowly you can control how fast the coolant comes out and have a container ready to catch it.
But at the car and coin is hot the maybe that would not be a good thing.
Superb, thanks a bunch!
Superb! Thanks.
Good video
FastMoneySeanB thank you and thank you for watching!
How do I reset the check engine light?! How come this was not a part of the video?!
Need to use a Mercedes Star Diagnostic System. $1500 for system on ebay or go to dealer/ indie shop that has one
@@23klicks No need to go to the dealer, my $150 scanner can clear it.
Nice job
Thank you
Nice 👍 I like 👍
I think someone put in the wrong coolant. Doesnt mercedes use the blue coolant?
nick elias Mercedes is gold color
How to Automotive my bad i just read that the zerex g05 is the gold one, i thought it was green. the blue is a new one with leak indicator. Ive seen a 09 S550 with the blue and a few other cars. must depend on the year
nick elias I believe you're right.
Milwaukee not Makita
I mix up my kids names as well. Lol
Not Makita it’s a Milwaukee.
Thank you.
Thank you for watching!