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    4. : What problems could you have, in the Mercedes SLK r170?

What problems could you have, in the Mercedes SLK r170?
Years 1997-2004

Answer

According to the experts, a known defect on the car in question is the oozing of engine oil from the phase sensor on the camshaft. The inconvenience would also cause dirt on the lambda probe as well.
Posted on: 2 March 2023 by ScegliAuto

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