Oil cooler and injector leaks

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Engine / equipment: OM642 3.0 V6 CDI/BlueTEC (280/300/320/350 CDI, ML, GL, R, Sprinter)
Period mentioned: 2005 onwards
Symptoms: Oil pooling in the engine's V, burning oil smell, drips under the engine; or a hiss or chirp next to an injector with an exhaust smell.
Possible cause described: The oil cooler seals (in the engine's V) degrade. Separately, injector washers leak combustion gas and carbon builds up around the injector.
Check for the garage: Visual inspection of the engine's V and the base of the injectors.
Cost cited in the source: Oil cooler seals: labour-heavy, approx. €800–1,800 (estimate)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Oil cooler seals: labour-heavy, approx. €800–1,800 (estimate)

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Visual inspection of the engine's V and the base of the injectors.

What are the symptoms?

Oil pooling in the engine's V, burning oil smell, drips under the engine; or a hiss or chirp next to an injector with an exhaust smell.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep
Engine / equipment: OM642 3.0 V6 CDI/BlueTEC (280/300/320/350 CDI, ML, GL, R, Sprinter)
Period mentioned: 2005 onwards

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