MAJOR Common Issues On The CLS 550 Its REALLY BAD 😳

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]

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]

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

[@vladislavyanpolskiy4437]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@vladislavyanpolskiy4437 🤙🏼

[@pete64041]

@@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]

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

[@everettyoung7120]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

I’m glad you did! Keeping that M278 healthy! 💪🏼

[@aknation4418]

How much cost you to do that

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@aknation4418 about $2k CAD

[@aknation4418]

@@Redlineracinggarage thanks a lot bro

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@aknation4418 no problem

[@arvinghasemi4150]

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]

Ahhh that makes me feel a lot better lol!

[@tjholdings736]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@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]

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

[@mikamg1417]

It concern the 2016 version too?

[@l.b.stringfellow2413]

I have a CLS 550. Love your videos!

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Sickkk! Thanks! Appreciate it

[@YoungFlyRy]

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.

[@jrpowers667]

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

[@unawakenedque]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@jamesslade3230]

No they're not

[@daltonlordly8145]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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 !!

[@dwighthoram]

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]

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

[@firstlast2055]

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

[@zhenfeizhang1368]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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]

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?

[@BodyaKorniychuk]

​@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]

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

[@galodoidousarenato5504]

@@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

[@ProducedByPOSTA]

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

[@tombanks5780]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Super crazy expensive man!

[@jamesslade3230]

Have to learn how to work on them Yourself

[@AdoLa-qi3po]

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]

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]

@@Redlineracinggarage thank you!

[@daltonlordly8145]

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]

@@daltonlordly8145 thank you

[@donchichi8345]

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.

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Mine is a 2012

[@silentbutdeadly3466]

How reliable has your s550 been

[@meharamir206]

There is some weird fixation on check valve

[@maringg9176]

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

[@scottp6761]

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]

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

[@scottp6761]

@@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]

@@Redlineracinggarage was thinking maybe conductor plate?

[@brendanharvey3583]

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

[@dubeast209]

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

[@tjholdings736]

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]

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]

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

[@thomasrose6962]

Check valve LOL

[@tjholdings736]

@@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]

😅😅

[@christopherrobin1505]

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]

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

[@joshuabushyhead6986]

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]

5.5L much more reliable !

[@leslieli3638]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@ronaldoeb]

The rattling should be the cam shaft adjusters

[@BodyaKorniychuk]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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]

Cheapo tires. Nothing to do with the Benz

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@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 )

[@BodyaKorniychuk]

@@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

[@BodyaKorniychuk]

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

[@EmmanuelFOC]

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]

Amen to that brother!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@JamesBrown-jn1nu]

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]

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

[@geraldngondoma363]

Amen God is good

[@ridee96]

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

[@harveycalifornia48]

Yo any updates on cls

[@ahmed559900]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@MrJ6789]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Try ebay they might have it

[@samuelgarcia9969]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@moreeshintaro6804]

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]

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]

Owners Manuel require 91 octane and a additive to stop knocking

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@danteg4534 a fuel additive?

[@danteg4534]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@damienhealy6850]

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]

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]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

@@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_]

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.

[@dwighthoram]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Mine was lifter tick

[@dwighthoram]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@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

[@rikardokwiatkowski7998]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

I still think the CLS 550 is the better motor

[@adammohammed9550]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@user-wi9tu2bt9s]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Not sure all i know is check valve 😅

[@Willmorrs]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Good point! 😂 I didn’t think of that!

[@calvinwhitmire9685]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@ahmed559900]

@@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]

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

[@syedghazi1477]

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]

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

[@scottguenther-lee2214]

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]

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

[@thinkmore2975]

We get it cls content coming lol

[@Redlineracinggarage]

😂

[@famousquan855]

Do you think that the cls 63 is unreliable too?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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 )

[@yaboichris4800]

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]

I would go for it its really low milage

[@yaboichris4800]

@@Redlineracinggarage Ayeee! I appreciate it thank you

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@yaboichris4800 anytime!

[@julio6037]

Did you end up getting it?

[@earltpt]

What happened with the repairs?

[@Easternsidetothewest]

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]

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

[@queenmb007]

Did you have any codes?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Nope zero codes, nothing !

[@gasolara2002]

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

[@thadiesel7655]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Yeah I don’t blame you!

[@mrmother141]

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

[@ChrisTian-lf2oh]

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]

Id watch out for a Lexus and buy the Lexus lol

[@ChrisTian-lf2oh]

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

[@Dying_Breed.300]

What check valve is it?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@mikimiki195]

How hard is to replace check valve

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@aknation4418]

How much cost to change the check v

[@Redlineracinggarage]

About $2k CAD

[@BodyaKorniychuk]

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]

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

[@BodyaKorniychuk]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@BodyaKorniychuk 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.

[@BodyaKorniychuk]

@@Redlineracinggarage okay perfect thanks

[@BodyaKorniychuk]

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

[@redseven3117]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@jamesslade3230]

No,you can find them cheaper

[@dghost7236]

hey where can i get headlights like yours

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@dghost7236]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@dghost7236 try amazon, ebay maybe

[@roymarble5846]

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

[@haydon9032]

Hey have you had any suspension issues

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Not yet but I assure you they will eventually

[@haydon9032]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

where is the check valve located ?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Its in the heads right behind the timing chain

[@juancamaney3562]

@@Redlineracinggarage Okay 👌👍 Thank you sir

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@juancamaney3562 np! Anytime

[@Jayynoz.]

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]

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

[@Jayynoz.]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@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….

[@senecamcmillian]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@00700556 thats a very reliable engine tho

[@henzo7087]

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

[@demongaminghd6791]

Did the other owner beat on this car?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@safelyanonymous5717]

that noise is the pulley's going bad

[@Redlineracinggarage]

It actually was wastegate rattle

[@josephandalcio421]

What year is your mercedes

[@Redlineracinggarage]

2012

[@SWEETVENOM100]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@donchichi8345]

You gotta have tire insurance on these bad boys.

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Yeah that’s for sure!

[@ricksonconserve9771]

I wanna buy one but now I’m worried

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@corrado9076]

Glad u didn’t sell it. :)

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Me too! 🙃

[@corrado9076]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@franker1111]

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

[@konstantinostselios1129]

Balance shaft m112 and m113 engines have this problem

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Please help me explain what this balance shaft issues is

[@konstantinostselios1129]

@@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]

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

[@SuperBooboo02]

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...

[@Ms-tz8bi]

how much miles does it have

[@Redlineracinggarage]

164kms

[@raynaidu2500]

What was the issue?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Lifters

[@henzo7087]

@@Redlineracinggarage How Lifters can you explain please?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@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

[@franker1111]

It's the check valve

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@iyeetsauce99XD]

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]

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

[@iyeetsauce99XD]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@iyeetsauce99XD you got it! 😆

[@mandingowarrior4603]

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

[@racingdreamz8021]

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

[@kebekebe8025]

Si eso lavar

[@armandovianez917]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

🧔🏻‍♂️

[@donniehayes5971]

😂😂😂😂

[@donniehayes5971]

Nut ass beard😂😂😂😂

[@parmjotsajjan2565]

What is the name of shop

[@Redlineracinggarage]

McNally auto

[@ChrisTian-lf2oh]

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.

[@kmlexso92]

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]

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 😂😂😂

[@canadiankrispybacon1450]

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.. 😃

[@filipjugovic6952]

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]

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

[@devon9643]

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...

[@DR-nw7xn]

Why not just buy a Lexus?

[@laszlogaspar1244]

Turbo engines not good

[@gejzaboss1]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Yeah! Coming soon 😆

[@moreeshintaro6804]

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]

@@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!

[@seph2x538]

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]

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

[@MrTommy2977]

This video 😂

[@henzo7087]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

I just might 😉

[@justiceholy1004]

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!

[@franker1111]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Please explain

[@omerkurnaz5176]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@omerkurnaz5176]

@@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]

maybe the oil pump making noise?

[@royjackson761]

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