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Not a typo. For just the engine. This is picture on the tag on the crate that it came it. Do a search on that part numer

Not a typo. For just the engine. This is picture on the tag on the crate that it came it. Do a search on that part numer

Not a typo. For just the engine. This is picture on the tag on the crate that it came it. Do a search on that part numer

Yes. Break in is well over with. It is 1000 miles. I am now at 6500 or so Very little after the electronic gauge was in the low area. It never warned me in any way. I only noticed it on the digital gauge as shown in the pic. It was reading where the yellow arrow indicates. teh resolution...

Will follow your recommendation. thank you! counple Qs, tho.... isnt 11 a bit on teh low side? Also, they state that this report is line with other W177 motors during break-in. wouldn't some metals and such be elevated because of break-in?

I went to the dealership the first time around 4500 miles specifically because the digital gauge was at the low range. I wouldn't have even known it was near low if I would not have gone to the service menu to look. There is no dipstick There was still a slight knock even after they added the...

Knock is gone after oil change.

Hello all. I’m back with results…

I took all the pics

7 year/100k extended warrantee helps my stress level with my AMG. I do NOT have bugger off money.

I have enough of a sample to send to another analyzer. Any recommendations for one that would be ablet o measure fuel dillution? Also, would break-in also be more harsh on the oil?

forgot to mention... the dealership had to add 1 1/2 quarts of oil (I think there are 9 total) at ~4500 miles if that is useful info.

shoot. already paid for it :(. $40 plus shipping.

Being that this IS an OIL forum, can anyone opine to the following... Can oil breakdown over time (6,000 miles) and become too "thin" to effectively create the liquid cushion required at the main bearings? in this case, it seems, only at idle...