C200 oil leaking into engine--HELP!!

[pigletress]

Hi there, I am new to this forum and need some replies.

Great if anyone can help.

Just sent my 5 year old car to C&C for servicing today and they say engine oil is leaking into my engine.

Cost of fixing $4000.

And other stuffs need fixing like suspension and undercarriage work, total $2000.

OMG!!! Almost fainted.

Should I go for second opinion somewhere or what is the next step forward?

Does anyone have the same problem before?

Is it common in a Benz to show such signs after 5 years?

These are suppose to be good cars that last forever with proper maintanence.

i don't drive it much and service it at least once every year.

Any advice??

[Cklasse]

This is the first time I read of oil leak into engine for the C-class, it's certainly unusual.

When you said oil leaked into engine, do you mean oil entering the coolant or into cylinders?

[blackmercs]

Seek second or third opinion if any jobs cost more than $1000. Look for MBM or Stackblack for advise. If yr engine oil is contaminated stop driving immediately & engine overhaul is require. I think this is not the case else they will advise u stop driving. Likely gasket wear & tear resulted seepage issue. As for suspension, the pricing is about there for front & rear replacement.

[Arshavin]

i always think only BMW has problems with oil leaking one.

how come Mercedes benz has this problem.

hope the 2nd n 3rd views will be cheaper.

good luck

[Sam]

i always think only BMW has problems with oil leaking one.

how come Mercedes benz has this problem.

hope the 2nd n 3rd views will be cheaper.

good luck

Yeah. My previous BM went through 2 cycles of leak during the lifespan...cannot tahan

[Arshavin]

thats why i consider mercedes benz over BMW .

Yeah. My previous BM went through 2 cycles of leak during the lifespan...cannot tahan

[E-cab]

I think you would be better off selling your ride. Can even make money now rather than pay so much to fix the engine.

On the other hand a 2nd opinion is definitely required.

[Prince]

This is the first time I read of oil leak into engine for the C-class, it's certainly unusual.

When you said oil leaked into engine, do you mean oil entering the coolant or into cylinders?

Oil leaks out of engine.. could it be a case of water or coolant into the engine.. ? i have had the same problem and easy fix... go to one of the site sponsors.. i did with starblack.. and undercarriage work etc.. always get a second quote...

[pigletress]

This is the first time I read of oil leak into engine for the C-class, it's certainly unusual.

When you said oil leaked into engine, do you mean oil entering the coolant or into cylinders?

Hi there, I agree 100%. Whoever heard of oil leak from Benz or BMW??

However, it says on the report "Wire Harness (engine)-- oily.

As the man at C&C explain it, it is the start of an oil leak.

Needs to be rectify ASAP.

[pigletress]

Seek second or third opinion if any jobs cost more than $1000. Look for MBM or Stackblack for advise. If yr engine oil is contaminated stop driving immediately & engine overhaul is require. I think this is not the case else they will advise u stop driving. Likely gasket wear & tear resulted seepage issue. As for suspension, the pricing is about there for front & rear replacement.

Thanks for your advice.

Will definitely do that.

It is madness for it to cost that much when it is suppose to be a good make car.

[pigletress]

Yeah. My previous BM went through 2 cycles of leak during the lifespan...cannot tahan

You are making me feel a little better that it could be a common problem and not because I am the 'lucky' one.

[pigletress]

Oil leaks out of engine.. could it be a case of water or coolant into the engine.. ? i have had the same problem and easy fix... go to one of the site sponsors.. i did with starblack.. and undercarriage work etc.. always get a second quote...

Thanks for that.

Will check them out.

[Prince]

Wire harness oily...could mean oil seals worn....can be a cheap fix....

[pigletress]

Wire harness oily...could mean oil seals worn....can be a cheap fix....

That sounds wonderful. Where did $4000 came from?

That figure is madness!

Thanks so much. You are making me feel a lot better.

[Mbster]

Is your CEL on? Same thing happened to my 2008 C200 last week. For my case, the cause was Cam sensor oil leak.

I just had mine repaired at star black for $2.3k which includes a new engine harness, O2 sensors, replacement cam sensor, oil seals and breather hoses.

[mercc]

Never encounter this issue with my c class, coming 9 years.

Repair cost seems pretty steep, probably due to AD pricing.

Should check outside workshop for better quotes.

[kepiting1sg]

Is your CEL on? Same thing happened to my 2008 C200 last week. For my case, the cause was Cam sensor oil leak.

I just had mine repaired at star black for $2.3k which includes a new engine harness, O2 sensors, replacement cam sensor, oil seals and breather hoses.

Sounds like same job done on my previous W203 C180K!

CEL on! Oil leaked to engine harness!

I paid MBM near to $3k. Engine harness & some sensors!