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Regrettably, it might be attributed to various factors, and the potential explanations are numerous without direct observation. It may be crank pressure. It is possible that with only 1.5 litres of oil in the vehicle, the oil in the turbocharger has been degraded, resulting in a blockage of the drain line. The unlubricated turbo may have compromised the turbine side seals. It is often more economical to rebuild or replace a turbocharger than to pursue seal leak repairs, as seen in nine out of ten instances. If the pressure is sufficiently high to expel oil from the hot side, I would also anticipate observing leaks from the valve covers or the rear main seal.

If the crankcase pressure is sufficiently elevated to obstruct the oil drain line or induce back pressure through it, it is not uncommon for a leak on the turbine side to occur as a result of crankcase pressure stemming from a severely compromised PCV system.

The play in the shaft is attributable to the bearings, not the seals. The seals may deteriorate while the bearings remain in satisfactory condition. The compressor side seal may remain in satisfactory condition while the turbine side seal, leading to the exhaust, has deteriorated significantly. If there are significant quantities of oil in the exhaust, it is unlikely to be due to PCV blow-by and may indeed explain the initial depletion of engine oil.

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Shock absorbers do not influence ride height; I recommend replacing both front springs as a best practice. If the shocks are not in optimal condition, it is advisable to replace them; however, if they are satisfactory, just the springs should be replaced.

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Utilize Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. I never use the integrated navigation system.

Regular maintenance is my forte; but, I have never had to clean the 'upper end' of any engine I have had, and it is not a topic often addressed, except from walnut blasting in direct injection engines.

If you deem it essential, proceed. What leads you to believe that the upper section need a thorough cleaning? Utilising high-quality fuel should ensure that this supercharged engine remains in satisfactory condition. My W203, with 156,000 kilometres, is in pristine condition. I fuel it with 'super' (the highest octane available at the local supermarket) and do not need any top-end cleaning.

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The recently purchased C180 is adorned with substandard used car dealer plates that appear somewhat worn. I would like to have new plates manufactured at the local Mercedes-Benz dealership, with premium stainless steel screws (four per plate) and inscribed with the text "Mercedes-Benz dealer location" at the bottom. Am I seeking to be severely overcharged or, worse, ridiculed for obtaining registration plates from the dealer? I believe I recently spent approximately £35 for the pair at Halfords for another vehicle.

If the catalyst is functioning properly, the pre and post sensors should not exhibit correlated readings. The pre-catalyst sensor should approximately adhere to a sine wave pattern. The post-catalyst sensor should register a low value if the catalyst is functioning effectively.

ISTA is difficult to configure unless one has IT expertise; I lack such knowledge and thus had it completed by someone else. Considering if it is feasible for the O2 sensors to be incorrectly connected or whether the connectors are dissimilar. I cannot recall at all. It is an unusual flaw you possess, however.

The post-catalytic lambda sensor just serves to assess catalytic converter efficiency and does not modify fuel delivery, unlike the pre-catalytic sensor. Have you verified that no damage has been inflicted on the wiring during the removal or reinstallation of the rocker cover? Utilising ISTA would likely be advantageous for addressing such a defect. I examined a N55 last year, and frankly, I would have found it challenging to detect without the ISTA test plans.

What is the reason your passenger is unable to activate the seat heating?