turbo

I have a 2014 Mercedes E250 CDI convertible version and suffering a limp mode issue since last 5 months. It started in April 2023 while I was driving the car high speed, the car lost the boost and the engine light turned on. I took it to the mechanic and he told me there is an issue with the...

Hello, Brand new Vito (and Mercedes) owner here - just picked up a 2019 Vito 140 today. Generally all seems fine but driving on the motorway with the windows closed I noticed that when asking for more power (e.g. when cruise control meets a hill) there is quite a noticeable 'air flowing' noise...

Hi, I’m new in forum and I’m from Germany. My car is W212 Mercedes E350d 4matic 2015 (OM642) with remap and dpf off 285hp. I want to make my car 330-350hp. I will make my turbo hybrid. I need to upgrade my intercooler and i search downpipe but i don’t have idea someone can help me?

Hi Everyone. Just had my Van serviced yesterday and I made a comment that there is a louder than normal hiss from the turbo when driven hard up hill etc. The dealer sent me a pic showing a oily looking connection to the turbo. I complained about this issue 12 months ago and they changed the high...

Hi All I have an ML420 W164 V8 Diesel (2008). I have in the past had a (very) occasional problem with losing turbo boost after the car has been idling for a while. If I restart the car, the problem immediately disappears. However, this happened again yesterday, but this time two or three...

Hi guys again, today i noticed a smell of burn oil on my car, o opened the bonnet and i look carefully and i found where from is coming, is the small pipe wich i think is feed the turbo with oil, i put a photo to have an idea of what im talking

Hi all. Merc Vito 115 had a brand new turbo fitted.since then it won’t go past 3000 revs. Super slow. When van is parked I need to throttle down and black smoke comes out the back for about 30 seconds and stuck on 3000rpm then all of a sudden the smoke goes and it’s full revs and I’m good to go...

Hi yesterday i noticed that the step-down power increase was not working & also used the paddle change option to drop a gear without the usual increase or turbo kick as i'm used to & expect. The car accelerates smoothly still & there are no warning lights on the dashboard. I tried the auto...

Hi Just wondering what the below will actually do. I'd not expect much, but it'd be interesting to know: https://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/Upgraded_Recirculating_Valve_for_the_Mercedes_M270M274_Engine--product--1396.html Thanks

This Stunning Mercedes GTR came down for a little MSL Magic Look out for the rev off between the GTR & Acid's Black series & E63s The vehicle arrived completely stock, so we applied the following Mods: Pure Turbos Weistec Blow Off Valves AEM Meth Kit Redstar Downpipes MSL Custom Map Once...

Hi all. New to the group. I have just bought a sprinter 311cdi van 2005 106k miles. It is lacking in power over 3000revs when pulling away the power will markedly retard as I hit that rev. Going up hills at 60mph will slow down to 50 and be unable to increase speed even when dropping a gear...

Hey, I have a 2002 s320 cdi, w220 automatic. The car starts fine, idles fine, revs high and everything seems in order, however, after driving a few minutes (1-5min) the car looses all boost pressure. I have icarsoft mb v2.0 where i can retrieve some data, such as maf sensor values, and inlet...

ou will find numerous posts here and on other forums about the OM642 engine venting oil into the turbo intake. This was my motivation to do the job. This pictorial will cover the process from start to the completed fitment. So to keep you interested I'll show you the end result first...

I have a 2012 Mercedes C Class AMG Coupe. It has 70000 miles on it. It’s petrol and the transmission is manual. The engine has been remapped. I was driving home and I did get my car to quite a high rpm in second gear to accelerate and suddenly I hear a hiss noise (like a balloon coming off a...

Evening ladies and gents... All E350cdi owners. Can anyone else hear there turbo spool a little inside the car when under load? Mines always done it even with new turbo recently fitted. Just asking out of interest.

Hi all I wondered if anyone has fitted methanol to their turbo Mercedes? I have the W220 S600 bi turbo and thought meth could make a decent improvement on the running/power? Maybe help to cool the chargecoolers better!?

Hi, I have a 2003 w211 e320cdi, I've just got my car back from the garage, I had the turbo reconditioned and there is now oil dripping out of the exhaust, is this a result of the turbo going before the recon and this just needs to clear, or is it a case of the turbo not being put back in right...

Hi there, My first post and I really hope someone can help me on this problem. Right, Yesterday which was Sunday, I thought I would take off the Turbo intake pipe and clean it. So I started by opening up the air filter box taking the air filter out, note that the air filer had sort of...

Hi, just joined the forum. I have a fault on my car, the boost pressure sensor needs to be changed. Can someone tell me where this is located. Thanks alot for you help.

Hi i have a w203 c220 cdi. When first started theres a horrible screech when revved stationary or moving hot or cold but it does go after a few min but if you slow right down or stand still for a bit it comes back. Firstly thought it was turbo so i have had that refurbed but still no joy. Any...