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topher -> cls 550 idle problems (5/30/2008 7:30:45 PM)

I've got a 2007 cls 550 that has a noticable shaky feeling and what seems to be a rough idle everytime I am sitting at a red light-almost feels like the car is sputtering. Does anyone have this problem or know what the issue is?? Had it at MB 2 times and they don't seem to have any idea.

  
junejor -> RE: cls 550 idle problems (10/24/2008 5:31:48 AM)

I have the same problem with my 2006 cls. Brought it back to dealer and got the same results. Dealer said I''''m not driving it enough. They claim to be seeing some carbon buildup due to lack of driving. They suggested the Chevron fuel additive and change where I purchase my gas. Some days it does it and others it doesn''t. I am trying to ignor it and enjoy the ride of your life![;)]

C280 SPORT -> RE: cls 550 idle problems (10/27/2008 7:00:01 PM)

Try blowing them out. I mean floor it once in a while on the highway. Believe it or not it actually is good for your car.

junejor -> RE: cls 550 idle problems (11/21/2008 4:51:20 PM)

C280 sport- That''s just what the MB service guy told me! He said the car will love it!!!!! Tried it and it worked for that time. And then I put the car back in the garage for several weeks and it did the same thing. Car wants to be driven and driven hard some times!!!! Like a woman!!!![:)]

C280 SPORT -> RE: cls 550 idle problems (11/21/2008 8:13:32 PM)

How long do you keep your car sitting for? If it is long carbon will eventually build up. This happined on my SL I kept at my summer home. It would sit for long periods of time and when I got back down to Florida I would have to blow it out on the highway. Even if you dont drive it maybe have your wife or kids or someone start it up and drive it around so you dont have Engine issues. 

junejor -> RE: cls 550 idle problems (11/22/2008 11:20:40 PM)

The longest it has sat was 3 weeks! I need to get it out on the highway and put the petal to the metal! Last time I did and it was happy! Dealer also recommended the Chevron gas additive for Carbon build-up.

C280 SPORT -> RE: cls 550 idle problems (11/23/2008 7:07:34 AM)

There you go. Problem solved. The CLS 550 has I belive a 5.4 V8? Use it![:D]

  

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