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Inside the Mercedes biturbo V8 that needed an $80,000 fix before 37,000 miles
Executive Summary
Summary: A 2018 Mercedes S560 with the M176 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 required an $80,000 engine replacement at 36,000 miles due to rod knock. A teardown revealed oil starvation caused damaged rod bearings, likely from low oil levels or improper servicing rather than a design flaw.
Brands mentioned: Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes
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Inside the Mercedes biturbo V8 that needed an $80,000 fix before 37,000 miles
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