MAJOR Common Issues On The CLS 550 Its REALLY BAD 😳

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  • all the repairs are starting to pill up. and its getting out of hand but the only thing we can do is to move forward and get everything repaired.
    The Check Valve Is the #1 Major common issue on the M278 Motor!
    Also while your in there might as well change the timing chain tensioner
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  • @vladislavyanpolskiy4437
    @vladislavyanpolskiy4437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Got a 2014 e550 with this engine. Never had an issue with the car. Has stage 1, intake, downpipes, and removed resonator replaced with xpipe. Highly recommend these sleeper cars

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That’s good to hear! As soon as I figure these issues out will be doing the same thing!

    • @vladislavyanpolskiy4437
      @vladislavyanpolskiy4437 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage can’t wait to see it homie 🤘🏻

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vladislavyanpolskiy4437 🤙🏼

    • @pete64041
      @pete64041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vladislavyanpolskiy4437 Never had an issue lol...Cool lie...Mercedes need the computer replaced after 100k miles for 4k...The radar sensors for the blind spot also go bad. I have had 4 Mercedes and had the same problem with all of them...After 100k its best to sell them...Otherwise you will have 5-10k in repairs at a minimum. I actually have my cars unlike the people who just make up the "had no issues" without even seeing their car. There isn't a 550 in the world that didn't need the valves replace after 100-130k miles...Never keep a Mercedes past 100k miles unless you can't really afford one in the first place, like most old Mercedes still on the road.

    • @vladislavyanpolskiy4437
      @vladislavyanpolskiy4437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@pete64041 lol well it’s nice to say my car isn’t even close to 100k miles then isn’t it 😁

  • @jrpowers667
    @jrpowers667 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Take a shot of tequila every time you hear "check valve". 😁

  • @EmmanuelFOC
    @EmmanuelFOC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    We have all sinned and fallen short of Gods glory and we all deserve hell but Jesus Christ Gods perfect sent son died on a cross so we don’t have to go there and we can now be saved by grace through our faith in him

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Amen to that brother!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

    • @JamesBrown-jn1nu
      @JamesBrown-jn1nu ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When you say the lord prayer you say our father who our in heaven if you are a male you just call father God your father when you say our father who our in heaven that made you his son if you our a female that would made you his daughter we our all is children read John chapter 3 it says behold what manner of love the father hath bestowed upon us that we should be called the sons of Jesus was the first begotten of the dead the first to receive the anointing of the holy spirit not because he earn it but because it was his time father God dies everything when it's time but to show myself approved read John chapter 3 ver34 says for he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God for God giveth not the spirit by measure unto him this means you cannot earn the anointing of the holy spirit our father gives it to you when your time comes understand this if our father allow you to you don't know better until you learn better and for as long as you our being taught by man you will not know any better you can only learn better from father God and to show myself approved read john2.11 chapter 2ver 27 it says but the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you and ye need not that any man teach you but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things and is truth and is no lie and even as it hath taught you ye shall abide in him any man a man of God the pope man any man teach you father God only is the only you will learn better our father has prepared two tables one good and one bad so we will know the difference because if everything was good and there was no bad how would we know what good is without bad there's good and bad in the world everything in the world is in the Bible the same things that our in the world our in the Bible this means every thing in the Bible is not good everything in the Bible is true but it has good and bad in it when someone does have the anointing of the holy spirit then there understanding is of man in the Bible you have the understanding of man and the understanding of the spirit one is good and one is bad here is a example man has taught you that a devil is the beast and his number is six hundred threescore and six but is not good the teaching of this is false to show myself approved again read revelation chapter13 ver18 here is wisdom let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast for it is the number of a man and his number is six hundred threescore and six this means that man is the beast not a devil working miracles but man number is666 red it for yourself I could go on all night show myself approved but when your time comes to receive the anointing of the holy spirit and at that time you shall be taught by father God like me like Jesus like all of the anointed sons and daughters this is Harvest Time and some shall receive the anointing during this time and some will not receive at this time this does not mean that our father loves one .ore than the other it is not time yet but the time shall come and you will know believe in God you will know God at that time its done

    • @godmother1114
      @godmother1114 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JamesBrown-jn1nu OMG!??! WTF?!!?

    • @geraldngondoma363
      @geraldngondoma363 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen God is good

    • @ridee96
      @ridee96 ปีที่แล้ว

      We all don’t deserve hell. That’s a lie

  • @arvinghasemi4150
    @arvinghasemi4150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    M278's are nice engines but when it starts to make noises its usually tensioner and the valve when I replaced them on my e550 it got fixed

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhh that makes me feel a lot better lol!

    • @tjholdings736
      @tjholdings736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What sort of noises? I have typical loud injector noises (ticking almost) but no codes or lack of power at all

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tjholdings736 well the injectors are a separate noise but this is a ticking/rattling sound. I have no engine codes and no lose of power which is weird

    • @joept333
      @joept333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Camshaft gear adjusters are a common issue for the rattling noise. (Intake side)

  • @justiceholy1004
    @justiceholy1004 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    CLICK OFF THIS VIDEO WARNING 🤦 change your check valve to prevent oil starvation to heads. He damaged a wheel on pot hole and diacovered 3 wheels are bent. 16min of my life wasted waiting for COMMON ISSUES and only one given. Womp womp!

  • @zhenfeizhang1368
    @zhenfeizhang1368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You will probably want to check the camshaft and the camshaft position sensor, the engine sounds weird sometimes because of these.

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At this point I’m not sure what to do. A lot of people have different ideas . But thank you for your opinion I will take in into consideration when I’ll be digging into this thing again 😆

    • @galodoidousarenato5504
      @galodoidousarenato5504 ปีที่แล้ว

      yesterday i was driving my cls and all of a sudden the engine noise got really loud… it got like really loud like i had a noisy exhaust pipe… do you know what it is?

    • @virtuethoughts
      @virtuethoughts ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@galodoidousarenato5504 Maybe the main fan by the radiator? During summer if I turn on the AC to max, my CLS sounds like a jet starting up because the fan spins at max speeds

    • @galodoidousarenato5504
      @galodoidousarenato5504 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@virtuethoughts thanks bro for help , my exhausted broke hahaha i fix all ready

    • @galodoidousarenato5504
      @galodoidousarenato5504 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JerelLorenzo thanks!! It had a leak, but before the leak it had a really nice noise, after I told the guy to fix it it was completely silent, I don't hear the noise from the V8 anymore, I think I'll put the pipe straight, or delete some muffler

  • @everettyoung7120
    @everettyoung7120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just changed my check valves a few months ago, and you are right it is a must!

  • @damienhealy6850
    @damienhealy6850 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have a 2014 E550 with the M278 engine. It has 74,000 miles. Last year at 65,000 miles I had to replace the entire engine wiring loom and ECU because of a simple failure of the camshaft position sensor o-rings which causes oil to leak into the loom and contaminate the ECU. This is something that mercedes knows about and it's a recall on some of their M276 engines but they are not covering it on the M278 engine. That cost me $7,500 at the dealership. It was back in today for its yearly service and I get the dreaded mid-day call from my service rep. This time my water-pump is ready to fail and the turbo coolant lines are cracked. Estimate came in at $5,000 parts and Labor. I told them to go ahead and do that too. I asked my service guy "whats next?" . He always gives me the same answer, "well its a clean car and you maintain it well, I just think you had some bad luck". Thats BS. Seeing these type of videos tells me these engines are a lot of trouble. Looks like this check valve is next on my list!
    If you are on here you are probably thinking about buying one. You can get them cheap-ish now and they have a lot of get up and go. They really are a sleeper car. But my advice as someone who has had one for the past 6yrs, if you are considering one with 60k - 70k miles on the clock, just walk away. These M278's seem to be developing problems at that time frame and my guess is that some of the ones for sale out there are like mine that get diagnosed with problems and people just move them on with known issues ready to fail on you. The MB chat boards are filling up with threads about this M278 engine and its issues. Also, even if you are handy with tools, you can only do so much unless you have an MB Star Diag. tool lying around. Mercedes have their newer cars locked down to avoid a lot of DIY repair. They Just don't make them like my Dad's old W124. That thing ran forever and we used to fix it in the back yard with basic tools and cheap parts.

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yupp they are cheap ish to buy because it’s issues after issues mine has 178kms on it and I’m planning to sell it at about 180-185kms because I feel like around the 190-200kms everything will crap itself. With cars like this it’s basically a hit or miss!

    • @dojocho1894
      @dojocho1894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got a chance on a 2014 cls 4.6 twin turbo with 90K for 21K will it be a nightmare?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dojocho1894 at 90k you should be alright its really low milage just make sure you keep up with maintenance!

    • @Phuong_Nguyen_
      @Phuong_Nguyen_ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dojocho1894 keep oc with maintenance and especially do not do back to back runs. That’s when the turbos get really hot and crack the coolant lines. Stay on top of maintenance and you will be gold.

    • @Phuong_Nguyen_
      @Phuong_Nguyen_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m thinking about doing something that might prevent the oil in the wiring harness. If I squeeze some black rtv sealant in the lines and zip tie the ends, maybe it will prevent the oil from wicking it’s way around the motor into the ecu.

  • @tombanks5780
    @tombanks5780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ima cls 550 owner and man the prices are crazy to fix it daily driver .

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Super crazy expensive man!

    • @jamesslade3230
      @jamesslade3230 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Have to learn how to work on them Yourself

  • @daltonlordly8145
    @daltonlordly8145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Welcome to the M278s owners club hahah 😂😂 glad you shared my story with the audience bother!

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome 😂😂 yeah I had to share the story brother! And looks like alot of ppl having the same issues! Gonna get it fixed and then we’re gonna go all out on the CLS !!

  • @dubeast209
    @dubeast209 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is why I’m sticking to my 99 Toyota Camry

  • @unawakenedque
    @unawakenedque 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wanted the 07 CLS550 so bad lol 😂 but they seem so fun to drive, i never had a V8.

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah v8’s are fun I can’t lie but expensive to maintain that’s for sure

    • @jamesslade3230
      @jamesslade3230 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No they're not

  • @syedghazi1477
    @syedghazi1477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bro I have the same cls550 2012 urs just isn’t maintained and or fixed properly literally every single issue u talked abt I don’t have at all it’s a really nice car Man U just gotta not fuck it up and if anything goes wrong deal with it and fix it properly

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah that’s what it comes down too. Maintenance.

  • @YoungFlyRy
    @YoungFlyRy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My cls 550 won’t start. It was hesitant to start for a while with check engine light on then last night at the gas station it hesitated then didn’t turn over. Then I tried to start a few more times and a little smoking occurred from the left side of the motor and a burning smell. Now it won’t make any sound when I hit the push to start. Just everything lights up inside.

  • @SuperBooboo02
    @SuperBooboo02 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i bought a 2015 CLS 400 with 13000 miles on it, absolutely hate the car! turbo lag, numb electric steering, i hate that it appears the transmission always start out in 2nd gear, so its slow off the line...the sun visor keeps falling off, and i cant find a vent setting anywhere on the car. The a/c runs all the time...i shouldve kept my CTS V sport,.....this thing new was $79k, not worth it...and with the numb steering its awful to drive...selling this thing as soon as possible...

  • @senecamcmillian
    @senecamcmillian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I own a 2013 cls 550 and every couple of months I’m putting money 💰 into this car , thousands of dollars . It’s my daily driver and up keep is expensive. Had a first gen and now second gen but this will be the last. After 80k miles car becomes very brittle

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah your absolutely right, I think that the best thing to do is get a brand new German car and drive it till about 100k then get rid of it because that’s when the issues start coming up.

    • @00700556
      @00700556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thats interesting to hear. I have a first gen 2008 CLS550 with 207k miles and ive never had any engine issues, just normal maintenance and it still drives like new. Was thinking of getting a newer gen but this makes me weary. Plus the first gens are easy to work on and replace things like air struts etc

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@00700556 yeah if the first Gen isn’t giving you issues you should keep it and enjoy it. As for the second Gen, so far iv owned it for about 6 months and all of a sudden I’m dumping thousands into it. Hopefully when everything is fixed it will last a while before I spend money on it again 😂

    • @scottp6761
      @scottp6761 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@00700556 thats a very reliable engine tho

    • @henzo7087
      @henzo7087 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scottp6761 Is shit he still not fixed it. BMW is much better I had CLS too

  • @Jayynoz.
    @Jayynoz. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    my cls550 still sitting because of the rattle i was told it’s the timing chain but i hope it’s not that because who wants to spend 10k 🤣

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn that’s for sure 🤣 if you go the Mercedes to get that done you will definitely end up paying 10k.

    • @Jayynoz.
      @Jayynoz. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage if you were me, would you fix it or just buy a new car?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jayynoz. I don’t think it’s worth fixing especially for 10k if it was somewhere around the 4K mark I would. But it also depends on how much money and time you have invested in your car so….

  • @tjholdings736
    @tjholdings736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just picked up a 2012 CLS550 for the wife - OE Tuned and removed the resonators and replaced with a straight stainless. Debating wether I should get an x pipe or not.... what are your thoughts on straight pipe vs x-pipe for turbo motors? Will also likely do the tensioners ahead of time, still below 100k kms on ours

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Well in my opinion both are great options but the reason I went with a x pipe is because the big resonator is already connected with the 2 exhausts and it’s there for a reason to create more back pressure. But also that the 2 exhausts are connected and the turbos communicate with each other via the exhaust. That’s the reason I did a x pipe

    • @thomasrose6962
      @thomasrose6962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The tensioner goes bad because oil changes were not done on time

    • @thomasrose6962
      @thomasrose6962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check valve LOL

    • @tjholdings736
      @tjholdings736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thomasrose6962 sorry what is the LOL for? I understand lack of maintenance would lead to tensioners failing and check valves would be done as well

    • @pjIVprez
      @pjIVprez ปีที่แล้ว

      😅😅

  • @roymarble5846
    @roymarble5846 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    DUDE WE GET IT...CHANGE THE CHECK VALVE...GEESH🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾

  • @ChrisTian-lf2oh
    @ChrisTian-lf2oh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dont ever buy the 550. It will just break down.
    Go for 500 or the 63 if you got the cash. They will be cheaper in the long run.

  • @Willmorrs
    @Willmorrs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    next time you hit a bump and your shock blown out . try your ins they must fix it

  • @AdoLa-qi3po
    @AdoLa-qi3po 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi ! Thank you for your videos, they really helps a lot , as I recently got a 2012 cls . Please where did you get the check valve , I know Mercedes will probably charge more . Can any mechanic change them? or you need an expert on Mercedes.

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Your welcome ! I got it from a professional shop that deals with European cars. They ordered the check valve from Mercedes directly. I would highly recommend a expert on Mercedes to do the work it is a complicated car. It’s better to spend a little bit more money but knowing you have a piece of mind! That’s my opinion!

    • @AdoLa-qi3po
      @AdoLa-qi3po 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Redlineracinggarage thank you!

    • @daltonlordly8145
      @daltonlordly8145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Mali, you can also order it from here as well. I have these check valves and tensioners on my car. All oem mercedes parts www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-timing-chain-rattle-repair-kit-genuine-mercedes-278050

    • @AdoLa-qi3po
      @AdoLa-qi3po ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daltonlordly8145 thank you

  • @l.b.stringfellow2413
    @l.b.stringfellow2413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a CLS 550. Love your videos!

  • @Himotheous
    @Himotheous 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just grabbed a ‘14 CLS550 wish me luck 😂

    • @vitalquinxy778
      @vitalquinxy778 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hows it feel? Also how much you get it for + the miles

  • @maringg9176
    @maringg9176 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking for a 2016 with only 27k km any recommendations? Thank in advance

  • @gasolara2002
    @gasolara2002 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The m157 and m278 motors are not worth the headaches. The noise seems to be the camshaft adjusters. They are common to go.

  • @joshuabushyhead6986
    @joshuabushyhead6986 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My question, because I will buying a E550 or CLS550 soon, should I go with the newer 4.7 liter Biturbo models, or stick w the older 5.5 liter natural aspirated variants??? Looking for best overall reliability. Let's say 2010-2014 models. Thanks.

    • @dzdz6102
      @dzdz6102 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      5.5L much more reliable !

  • @thadiesel7655
    @thadiesel7655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I scared myself years ago. Reason I got my old person lexus. Maybe I'll lease a German one day

  • @safelyanonymous5717
    @safelyanonymous5717 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    that noise is the pulley's going bad

  • @dwighthoram
    @dwighthoram ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your reply earlier. The clunking you heard ; what part of your suspension didd you changed to fix it. seems like I am having that issue too. Thanks in advance.

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its from inside of the strut, you basically have to change that whole strut

  • @ProducedByPOSTA
    @ProducedByPOSTA 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a CLS 550 I changed the Catalytic Converters, Fuel Injection, and spark plugs and coils still misfiring! What else could it be

  • @brendanharvey3583
    @brendanharvey3583 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im looking at a 2009 cls 550 with 180k kilometers on it. Do you think its worth it? The guy has upgraded most of the parts and its listed for $13k cad

  • @scottp6761
    @scottp6761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2014 CLS 550, Question bro or for anyone who reads this , does anyone know what would be an issue when letting off brake it slightly jerks a tad in eco or sport. In manual mode it doesn't do this at all. No codes. It's at a stop. Literally it feels like it goes out of drive into park. If I pull down on lever it feels like it goes back into drive. Again in manual mode it's smooth as silk. I'm getting on changing tensioners and check valves soon.

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats very weird maybe check the trans fluid, and yes tensioners and check valve very important

    • @scottp6761
      @scottp6761 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage I put 10w50 Mobil 1 in it with Lubeguard additive LX ester technology and the noise stopped on the chain rattle at start up. Yeh not sure what to think. We are going to do a transmission fluid and filter ASAP within liqui moly from FCP

    • @scottp6761
      @scottp6761 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage was thinking maybe conductor plate?

  • @Easternsidetothewest
    @Easternsidetothewest ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anybody ever find their car with the rear almost touching the floor? Like the rear of the car was lowered as low as possible. Is that a common issue, the hydraulics failing?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes the bags are failing you will need to get that checked out!

  • @moreeshintaro6804
    @moreeshintaro6804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey the engine noise Is normal cause of the injectors but the rattle/clunk sound it's the secondary tensioner and check valve. I'm 95% that's the issue and hope nothing else. Also what's the cost to replace just those if you don't mind me asking? Good luck with that

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah I know the injectors are loud. I hope it’s the check valve and the tensioner and it’s about $2500 to get that all done $1500 for parts and about $1000 for labour

    • @danteg4534
      @danteg4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Owners Manuel require 91 octane and a additive to stop knocking

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danteg4534 a fuel additive?

    • @danteg4534
      @danteg4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Redlineracinggarage owners Manuel on my cls 550. Add a Mercedes approve fuel additive

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danteg4534 ahh got it! I’ll check it out! Thanks for the advice!

  • @heyhej1
    @heyhej1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of valve needs to be replaced, again...??

  • @0-60STYLE
    @0-60STYLE 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have 25,000 miles on mine and its 2014, do you think it's a good idea changing this thing out?

  • @kdmac7425
    @kdmac7425 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a noise like this on my cls it was the a/c compressor.

  • @ronaldoeb
    @ronaldoeb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The rattling should be the cam shaft adjusters

  • @donchichi8345
    @donchichi8345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed the video. I Drive a mint 09 S550 and am looking at a very well maintained 2011 CLS now. What year is yours.

  • @corrado9076
    @corrado9076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad u didn’t sell it. :)

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! 🙃

    • @corrado9076
      @corrado9076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Redlineracinggarage let me know how things go with that engine rattle at mcnallys

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@corrado9076 will do! Should be this week apparently the head mechanic got sick last week so nothing got done on it

  • @mandingowarrior4603
    @mandingowarrior4603 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok we get it change the check valve. Move on already

  • @rikardokwiatkowski7998
    @rikardokwiatkowski7998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So tell me with one are better engine cls500 or 550 2012? Please help me before I Bay

  • @virtuethoughts
    @virtuethoughts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also got a bubble on my front left tire about a week ago, tires are new and been used for 8 months

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it sucks how sensitive everything on these Mercedes’ is ! You gotta really be careful how you drive these things. It’s no joke!

    • @se6586
      @se6586 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheapo tires. Nothing to do with the Benz

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@se6586 they might have looked good but might be old so basically their shot. I gotta check the date on them later. But they were not cheap, Michelin pilot sports ( not a cheap tire )

    • @virtuethoughts
      @virtuethoughts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@se6586 mine were def not cheap, payed 1,300 with labor at the cheapest shop in my area for Pirelli P Zero Sports performance tires and were about 7 months old

    • @virtuethoughts
      @virtuethoughts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage yeah if you have low profile tires, any major pothole is almost wraps lmao

  • @royjackson761
    @royjackson761 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Routine maintenance will stop all those problems 😉 and not dogin the car..... Honda guys should never own a Mercedes Benz of any kind

  • @scottguenther-lee2214
    @scottguenther-lee2214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you recommend purchasing a 2012 CLS 550? Looking at one and not sure. Do you find that it is a enjoyable car? Thanks!

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it is a enjoyable car that’s for sure! But I highly recommend looking into the common and major issues on these vehicles

  • @ahmed559900
    @ahmed559900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is the location of check valve and how does it look?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s right in between the cam gears and it’s basically a small round cylinder

  • @leslieli3638
    @leslieli3638 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine is 2012 CLS-550, just 70,000 kms, the engine sounds good, so do I need to change the check valve?
    Thanks

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would advise to change the check valve to preserve your motor the sooner you do it the better!

  • @thinkmore2975
    @thinkmore2975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We get it cls content coming lol

  • @earltpt
    @earltpt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What happened with the repairs?

  • @famousquan855
    @famousquan855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you think that the cls 63 is unreliable too?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s basically the same motor just bigger displacement, with bigger turbos. So any issues with this motor would be the same in the CLS 63 ( in my personal opinion )

  • @christopherrobin1505
    @christopherrobin1505 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am looking at a 2011 cls 550. Has 120 km, not miles. What should i replace to make sure its not going to bomb the motor ?? Just subed your channel

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would do the check valve on it, thats number 1. While your in there you can do the timing chain and tensioner. The kms are pretty low so it makes perfect sense to do it all now so you don’t run into issues around the 160-200kms

  • @yaboichris4800
    @yaboichris4800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm about to get a 2013 CLS-550 with 70k miles on it, should I make this investment? I've been very weary about it but idk

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would go for it its really low milage

    • @yaboichris4800
      @yaboichris4800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Redlineracinggarage Ayeee! I appreciate it thank you

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yaboichris4800 anytime!

    • @julio6037
      @julio6037 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you end up getting it?

  • @armandovianez917
    @armandovianez917 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ur beard was annoying to look at other then that good info

  • @samuelgarcia9969
    @samuelgarcia9969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow bro to bad , hey where exactly are those check valves located can you send me a picture?? Thanks

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s basically right behind the tensioner if you google it you will find it

  • @racingdreamz8021
    @racingdreamz8021 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    U only spoke about 1 issue your car is having, you didn’t speak about common problems

  • @2Real4Industry
    @2Real4Industry หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s just the Camshaft Adjuster

  • @mrmother141
    @mrmother141 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found a 2014 cls550 with 90k kms on the clock. What should I watch out before buying?

    • @ChrisTian-lf2oh
      @ChrisTian-lf2oh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Dont buy the 550, got a bad rep and usually break down.
      Go for the 500 or the 63 if you can. Way more reliable.

    • @DR-nw7xn
      @DR-nw7xn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Id watch out for a Lexus and buy the Lexus lol

    • @ChrisTian-lf2oh
      @ChrisTian-lf2oh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DR-nw7xn Yup, easily the best option lol

  • @demongaminghd6791
    @demongaminghd6791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did the other owner beat on this car?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t think so, he was a mature 40+ year old architect.

  • @meharamir206
    @meharamir206 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is some weird fixation on check valve

  • @seph2x538
    @seph2x538 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are super confusing.
    You need to separate issue caused by the DRIVER from the one that is unique to your car.
    You should not make a video dramatizing something that maybe unique to you.
    That is a disservice.
    I have had one of 6 + year with ZERO issues.
    What kind of service are you doing?
    You video is not honest.

    • @DJGoodMusicAllDay
      @DJGoodMusicAllDay 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yea a pothole is just a random driving issue not a common issue lmao

  • @Dying_Breed.300
    @Dying_Breed.300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What check valve is it?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a check valve that stops to work and spills oil from the head back down into the block. So you start losing oil pressure in the heads which causes major issues

  • @devon9643
    @devon9643 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The RIMS will be your downfall..trust me I have cls550..RIMS and AIr suspension.... always bend,,, repaired mine at least 6 times as well as purchased new RIMS......Don't do it.....then again I live in the Northeast...

  • @dwighthoram
    @dwighthoram ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2012 with the same engine noise. What fixed worked for yours?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine was lifter tick

    • @dwighthoram
      @dwighthoram ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage did you change the lifters? or used the hydraulic lifter cleaner?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dwighthoram no i didn’t change the lifters and i didnt use the cleaner either but thats your best bet to use the cleaner and see if it helps

  • @aknation4418
    @aknation4418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much cost to change the check v

  • @ricksonconserve9771
    @ricksonconserve9771 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna buy one but now I’m worried

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Low milage only brother, after about 100kms its a hit or miss depending on the maintenance durning that 100kms

  • @user-wi9tu2bt9s
    @user-wi9tu2bt9s ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wondering what the full name of the check valve is?

  • @franker1111
    @franker1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's the check valve

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iv replaced the check valves and tensioners and still have the same noise. It could be cam adjusters or lifters

  • @adammohammed9550
    @adammohammed9550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you need to re-do timing to do the tensioners ?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m not sure because I’m not the one doing it but I don’t think so because your only removing the tension from the timing chain, you’re not really moving the chain

  • @donchichi8345
    @donchichi8345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You gotta have tire insurance on these bad boys.

  • @franker1111
    @franker1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone looking to buy a 2009 cls 550 AMG mint condition low mileage.

  • @queenmb007
    @queenmb007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you have any codes?

  • @DR-nw7xn
    @DR-nw7xn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why not just buy a Lexus?

  • @filipjugovic6952
    @filipjugovic6952 ปีที่แล้ว

    Driving your car into a ditch and ruin the tires/rims and weird noises from the engine becouse of it? I'm no professional, but I don't think that's considered common issues with cls😆

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Next time I suggest watching the entire video before u comment 😂

  • @MrJ6789
    @MrJ6789 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I get that AMG Grille for my 2013 CLS 550 4Matic

  • @virtuethoughts
    @virtuethoughts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yo I'd like to ask what cab be wrong with my 2013 MB CLS 550s suspension, in the rear after long ish drives sometimes super rarely, like 5 min from home my rear suspension starts lowering by itself, when I get home it's almost fully down, it's only happened twice, both on pretty long drives with speeds of 65-100 mph. Only happened twice in 9 months of ownership

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it could be your rear bags are starting to leak

    • @virtuethoughts
      @virtuethoughts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Redlineracinggarage I really have no clue if it happens again I'm going to start looking for the issue

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@virtuethoughts there is a button with a arrow pointing up you probably know which one I’m talking about. Hit that button. It will fill the bags up to its maximum capacity, Let the car sit at idle for about 10-15 min and see if the back drops, if it does the. Your rear bags are leaking.

    • @virtuethoughts
      @virtuethoughts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage okay perfect thanks

    • @virtuethoughts
      @virtuethoughts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage should I turn the button off tho after its fully filled up?

  • @kmlexso92
    @kmlexso92 ปีที่แล้ว

    No I didn’t get a lot out this video all I heard was Check Valve Check Valve Check Valve Check Valve Check Valve you did do 🤬 but sounded like a recording

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      So go change that check valve! You come to this channel to watch this video about the major issues with these motors, reason i keep saying CHECK VALVE so ur dumbass can go and change it 😂😂😂

  • @calvinwhitmire9685
    @calvinwhitmire9685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2012 cls550 getting code 2540 any idea put both fuel pumps in

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your loosing fuel pressure, did you change the fuel pressure sensor ?

    • @ahmed559900
      @ahmed559900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Redlineracinggarage after changing the fuel pump do I need to change the sensor because I have the same code and car is driving fine?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ahmed559900 you might have to change the sensor if it’s still coming up

  • @redseven3117
    @redseven3117 ปีที่แล้ว

    you recommend a 2009 cls550 for 10k with 116k miles on it ???

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      The 09 is a different generation they come with no turbos i would say just make sure the timing chain is good

    • @jamesslade3230
      @jamesslade3230 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No,you can find them cheaper

  • @harveycalifornia48
    @harveycalifornia48 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yo any updates on cls

  • @canadiankrispybacon1450
    @canadiankrispybacon1450 ปีที่แล้ว

    16min of repetition….could’ve rapped that vid up in 5min or less. ..was looking fwd to all the CLS content..but then scanned through to find it 🤔 You washed it…mufflers delete…etc..but……
    After mentioning numerous times over and over..that, you were going to listen to your viewers…who were asking for the CLS content..proceeds to throw up 96% ricer vids 🤔 ..starting with the very next two vids…😱 What happened?
    Anyway your channel, was honestly just looking for the Merc stuff.. 😃

  • @konstantinostselios1129
    @konstantinostselios1129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Balance shaft m112 and m113 engines have this problem

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Please help me explain what this balance shaft issues is

    • @konstantinostselios1129
      @konstantinostselios1129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Redlineracinggarage balance shaft holds the gear that attach the timing chains the teeth are worn out that makes chain slack and ruins the chain and soon or later the chain will skip and destroy the engine I owned Mercedes all my life this can occur from early as 70k miles and yes it’s very costly to repair that’s why if you research many Mercedes owners have that problem and no body can find what is that tiking noise

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@konstantinostselios1129 thats good to know man i appreciate your input, so its basically the timing chain guide

  • @mikimiki195
    @mikimiki195 ปีที่แล้ว

    How hard is to replace check valve

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven’t done it myself but i know its located where the heads meet behind the timing chain tensioner

  • @haydon9032
    @haydon9032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey have you had any suspension issues

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not yet but I assure you they will eventually

    • @haydon9032
      @haydon9032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage I’m thinking my finally has gone on me. The car will always rise up without issues. But as soon as the car stops or is shut off. the front right starts to drop. Then the other three sides begin to drop. At first I thought I could narrow it done to something else but I’m assuming it’s the whole shock and bag.

    • @haydon9032
      @haydon9032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Redlineracinggarage the roads in Toronto are so bad since owning the cls I’ve spend more on fixing rims then any other maintenance lol

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@haydon9032 yeah tell me about it last month I hit a medium size pot hole and messed my my entire strut and bent the rims and my other 2 rims where bent already from before so that’s 3 in total for these Toronto streets!

    • @Dee-cb1dw
      @Dee-cb1dw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s a leak in your air suspension somewhere. It could be front or back, the tries to compensate thus the sagging on both sides or back to front. I replaced my entire suspension on my 2013 CLS with BC Racing so the car is essentially stuck in sports mode.

  • @juancamaney3562
    @juancamaney3562 ปีที่แล้ว

    where is the check valve located ?

  • @mikamg1417
    @mikamg1417 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It concern the 2016 version too?

  • @raynaidu2500
    @raynaidu2500 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the issue?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lifters

    • @henzo7087
      @henzo7087 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage How Lifters can you explain please?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@henzo7087 lifter ticking is in the heads when the cams move the lifters also move about the valves. Over time it causes a ticking noise which is very common on german cars. Reason for that is because when the car sits for to long and oil isn’t replaced as it should. Thats my opinion there are several others

  • @henzo7087
    @henzo7087 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sell this shit. BMW 640I and 650I after 2014 is much better and faster

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      I just might 😉

    • @ralph02136
      @ralph02136 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      much better and faster at falling apart quickly🤣 mechanically garbage

  • @laszlogaspar1244
    @laszlogaspar1244 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Turbo engines not good

  • @dghost7236
    @dghost7236 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey where can i get headlights like yours

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Mines came with the car, they probably sell them on www.fcpeuro.com check it out!

    • @dghost7236
      @dghost7236 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage they only has tail lights any other suggestions?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dghost7236 try amazon, ebay maybe

  • @Ms-tz8bi
    @Ms-tz8bi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much miles does it have

  • @josephandalcio421
    @josephandalcio421 ปีที่แล้ว

    What year is your mercedes

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      2012

    • @SWEETVENOM100
      @SWEETVENOM100 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Redlineracinggarage what about a 2011 with only 10K kms? What should I look out for ?
      It’s one owner and no accidents!

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 2011 is the last year of the first gen and they can n/a no turbo. Just look out for timing chain and tensioners

  • @iyeetsauce99XD
    @iyeetsauce99XD ปีที่แล้ว

    So the CLS 550 4matic it's still a V8 Biturbo right but it's 4.7L instead of the CLS550 which is 5.7 V8 Biturbo

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      CLS 550 is a 4.7 v8 biturbo
      The CLS 63 is a 5.5 v8 biturbo

    • @iyeetsauce99XD
      @iyeetsauce99XD ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So what you're saying is I really want the CLS 63

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iyeetsauce99XD you got it! 😆

  • @parmjotsajjan2565
    @parmjotsajjan2565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the name of shop

  • @kebekebe8025
    @kebekebe8025 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Si eso lavar

  • @gejzaboss1
    @gejzaboss1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U see the limusine calling you for love .. buy some nice 20 inch vossen rims bro thy look sick on cls

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah! Coming soon 😆

    • @moreeshintaro6804
      @moreeshintaro6804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FYI if your getting 20's make sure the offsets are good. I got 20s and front rim is touching the caliper so I need to get spacers for the front for clearance. Front are 245/35/20 8.5" rim and offset et34

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@moreeshintaro6804 oh wow yeah I gotta check before I’ll purchase I’ll put them on and check for all clearance! Thanks for the info!

  • @MrTommy2977
    @MrTommy2977 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video 😂

  • @franker1111
    @franker1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah you can check it out who told you you can't check the system is wrong.

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please explain

    • @omerkurnaz5176
      @omerkurnaz5176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Redlineracinggarage please. what was the noise of the tac tac?

    • @Redlineracinggarage
      @Redlineracinggarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@omerkurnaz5176 that’s what I’m trying to figure out lol

    • @omerkurnaz5176
      @omerkurnaz5176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Redlineracinggarage it is very difficult to find. I have the same noise on the same side. the car runs perfectly. I'm going on vacation with the car for a very long trip. do you think that could cause a problem?

    • @omerkurnaz5176
      @omerkurnaz5176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      maybe the oil pump making noise?