Mercedes E63 AMG Engine: Everything You Need To Know - The Mercedes M156 Engine Guide

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
  • ►The Mercedes M156 engine was found in numerous models such as the E63 AMG, CLS63 AMG, CLK63 AMG, and ML63 AMG, as well as others from 2007 through 2015. The naturally aspirated V8 produced anywhere from 475 to 518 horsepower, and most people regard it as a reliable power plant.
    Unlike engines from competitors during this period that had numerous issues with their bottom ends, the M156 engine's major issues can be found at the top end. With that, most of the issues covered in this video and listed below are relatively easy to service when that time comes.
    Kyle Bascombe, FCP Euro's Mercedes-Benz Catalog Manager, doesn't just cover the M156 engine problems but also spends time going through the recommended maintenance schedule as well. By following his recommendations outlined in this video, you can keep your M156-equipped Mercedes running for many years to come.
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    Mercedes Models Featuring The M156 Engine:2007-2011 E63 AMG
    2007-2011 ML63 AMG
    2007 R63 AMG
    2007-2010 S63 AMG
    2007-2010 CL63 AMG
    2007-2008 CLK63 AMG
    2007-2011 CLS63 AMG
    2008-2015 C63 AMG
    2009-2012 SL63 AMG
    00:00 - Intro
    01:23 - Mercedes-Benz M156 Belt Drive & Thermostat
    02:33 - Mercedes-Benz M156 Oil Filter Housing
    02:59 - Mercedes-Benz M156 Intake Manifold
    03:34 - Mercedes-Benz M156 Fuel Injectors
    03:48 - Mercedes-Benz M156 PCV Breather Valve
    04:18 - Mercedes-Benz M156 Valve Train
    05:48 - Mercedes-Benz M156 Air Box
    06:49 - Mercedes-Benz M156 Scheduled Maintenance
    07:58 - Wrap-Up
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  • @andrewweltlich4334
    @andrewweltlich4334 Рік тому +43

    I can't believe head bolts on the earlier production m156 engines wasn't mentioned. The heads would break off the bolts due to a poor design, causing coolant to mix into the oil. The bolts were updated partway through the m156 production run which solved that problem. Also intake manifold mounting bolts were updated as the original ones frequently caused vacuum leaks.

    • @zsbalak
      @zsbalak Рік тому +3

      Not at all, there is only a few batch from the head bolts which are problematic. The contruction before the update was not perfect, but only few batch had corrosion issues too.

    • @damienstrollo9083
      @damienstrollo9083 Рік тому +10

      2007 with 190k miles, original headbolts. just had to do intake gaskets at 180k, no big deal

    • @drifter2090
      @drifter2090 Рік тому +1

      @@damienstrollo9083 is that miles or km?

    • @damienstrollo9083
      @damienstrollo9083 Рік тому +2

      @@drifter2090 re read my original comment buddy 😅 2nd word in

    • @drifter2090
      @drifter2090 Рік тому +1

      @@damienstrollo9083 sorry I'm blind haha

  • @surreaLinnovatioN
    @surreaLinnovatioN Рік тому +1

    These videos are great

  • @FirearmTutorials
    @FirearmTutorials Рік тому +3

    Great video covering all the common stuff. Regarding the spark plugs, the service manual calls for a 60k change. I did mine at 60k and they didn't look bad at all. Probably could have waited until 70k like they suggest. Doing frequent oil changes as they suggested helped the wear on my cams. They looked really good at 70k. I did replace all the lifters while changing out the 63 motorsport cam plates. No more lifter chatter... Car idles much quieter now. Of the 32 lifters, only 5 of mine still had working spring pressure.

  • @TejTalks
    @TejTalks Рік тому

    This is so good

  • @drheault01
    @drheault01 Рік тому +1

    Could use a similar video for M276 DELA 30. Love watching you Kyle and the "hello my good people" guy 😀

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  Рік тому

      Noted! Thank you for watching!!

  • @huseyinuykur2436
    @huseyinuykur2436 Рік тому

    I'm not have M156 but so informative video. Thank you so much brother...

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @mintech1000
    @mintech1000 Місяць тому

    Great video btw

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  25 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @doca8792
    @doca8792 Рік тому +3

    I’ll stick to m113k, thank you.

  • @RadFox1320
    @RadFox1320 6 місяців тому

    Do you have a video on how to drop the engine and trans out the bottom of the car to install head studs in place of the broken defective head bolts?

  • @daveh2612
    @daveh2612 Рік тому +6

    Kyle is a great video host for this channel, does a damn good job presenting all this info. For this particular video only gripes are zero mention of the head bolt issue and the background music was a tiny bit too loud and distracting.

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  Рік тому +2

      Appreciate the feedback Dave, noted!

  • @wtharris2343
    @wtharris2343 Рік тому +2

    Well, this should settle the debate once and for all between the E55 and the E63 even without a head bolt mention.

  • @JeshwanthandTejesh
    @JeshwanthandTejesh Рік тому

    Thanks my friends cousin was gonna buy this

  • @0jonas0
    @0jonas0 Рік тому +1

    Have an issue with my C63 2014 90K km on the ODO. Just started making a loud ticking noise. Sounds like a single lifter got stuck. What should I do in this case? Oil flush or should remove head covers and do the inspection?

  • @cohso1752
    @cohso1752 Рік тому

    I have some oil dropping on the drive belt and I notice small pieces of rubber. Can it be the valve gasket dripping? Appears to be on the drivers side..

  • @imr3312
    @imr3312 Рік тому +2

    Hi, awesome video! Would you please do one for the popular M278 x166 platform on 17GLS550,Etc..
    Thank you,

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  Рік тому

      Added to the list!

  • @OGYELLOW
    @OGYELLOW Рік тому

    Do you have a m156 drive belt kit with tensioner?

  • @melsialiaj
    @melsialiaj 7 днів тому

    This engine is very hard on engine oil, though almost no one talks about it on youtube. Engine oil temp runs continuously 110-115 °C on the highway, and can reach 140°C very quickly on a spirited drive/hillclimb, especially on facelift models, due to lack of air cooling. People who use these hard are complaining especially on hot climate regions. What do you recommend for these regions? A lower temp oil thermostat? Thicker oil maybe, like 5w50 or 10w60?

  • @dayrongarcia7804
    @dayrongarcia7804 Рік тому

    This amount of problems are the same for the E63 M156 2011 ??

  • @cameronkinkade7817
    @cameronkinkade7817 Рік тому +2

    Been chasing a smoke out of the tailpipe, and odd idle issue, and I’ve gotten a code for it maybe once, and I think it might be that PCV breather 🧐

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  Рік тому +1

      We have a DIY on that coming soon, Cameron!

  • @wiljohn2011
    @wiljohn2011 Рік тому +1

    I’m in my second year of owning a 2012 c63 coupe. I got it at 58,000 miles. It’s now just at 70,000. Everything seems to wearing out. I had installed new throttle bodies $2500! Now, the valve cover gaskets are leaking. I put new fuel injectors and had the valve covers fixed $2000. The parts are relatively inexpensive but is the labor the kills you.

    • @editingiswhatido
      @editingiswhatido Рік тому

      I just went through the same thing. Replaced belt, tensioners, thermostat, valve cover gaskets, oil housing gasket, transmission service...ALL IN THE PAST 2 months. Merry christmas to my c63 haha.

  • @pineapple6295
    @pineapple6295 Рік тому +3

    Nice video! Can you please make one for the m113k :)

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  Рік тому +1

      m113k Diag - on the list Pine Apple!

    • @slasher9883
      @slasher9883 Рік тому

      No need, the M113K never has any problems, ever 😁

  • @silversleeper484
    @silversleeper484 Рік тому

    @Fcp Euro I am a new sub, to your YT channel, however I've been buying parts for my 2013 C63 for more than 4 years. At the video timemark @2:47 I am glad in a way that it is not just my build that was suseptiable to that oil weeping/leaking from the bed plate. My question is WTF. While under warranty they Mercedes Dealer said it was the lower front oil pan so they removed it and put lots of sealant on it. How every it was not until a few months ago that my independent mechanic found out that it was leaking from the bed plate and gave me two options to fix it. One reseal the outside of the bed plate or pull the motor out of the engine. I went with the reseal because it will take $7,500 to $9,000 to pull the motor put on an engine stand and flip the motor remove and replace all the bolts as they are one time use. So far so good on the reseal I will see what I will do in the future. Side note since Mercedes has official unveiled the new 2023/24 C63S E Performance 4 cylinder, my 6.2 Liter N/A V8 will probably go up in Value😄😄😄

    • @silversleeper484
      @silversleeper484 Рік тому

      I forgot to add my car is a 2013 C63, why has Mercedes never changed the formula of the sealant or change the way the robot put down the sealant bead on the bed plate? I believe that the Factory can actually trace the cars that have weeping/leaking bed plates, by builder or by month date year the motor was built. I am sure an argument can be made that Mercedes was well aware of this issue, but failed to address it.

  • @dannoi
    @dannoi Рік тому

    Head bolts bro, nr1 is headbolts for any engine before 2011 and even thats later 2011
    but the rest are true, valvetrain's where amg truly dropped the ball here :(

  • @mathiasshin
    @mathiasshin Рік тому +1

    For M157 engine please..

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  Рік тому +1

      Added to our list, Mathias!

  • @terrencesonuga668
    @terrencesonuga668 Рік тому

    Any issues with the water pump?

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  Рік тому

      Hi Terrance; just routine service intervals. We have a DIY available for that!

  • @valentinhristov264
    @valentinhristov264 4 місяці тому +1

    Mercedes mechanic job security! This is no Mercedes! Mercedes was advertised as a car for the generations back in the 90’s not for a season ! I seen m113k pass 300000 miles with non of major components replaced. This motor can only dream to get that far

  • @slasher9883
    @slasher9883 Рік тому +2

    Classic example of an engine that is brilliant and terrible at the same time. Brilliant to drive and listen to, terrible to own. Just like the BMW S85. At least the Germans are consistent.

    • @vtecboi18
      @vtecboi18 Рік тому +2

      This compared to a s85 nooo

  • @halo117123tehshow
    @halo117123tehshow Рік тому +1

    Day 3 of asking for fcp euro merch. Please let me buy a shirt

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  Рік тому

      What shirt are you lookin for Ur Momma. Although we are working on relaunching merch as a whole on our site, mayyyybeee we can help you out.

    • @halo117123tehshow
      @halo117123tehshow Рік тому

      @@fcpeuro as long as it has your name on it I'd buy it. I love the company and want to rock your guys merch

  • @mintech1000
    @mintech1000 Місяць тому

    The head bolts were left out on purpose, so we can comment. Algos..... marketing ;) you welcome

  • @UsmanAli-go7ii
    @UsmanAli-go7ii 2 місяці тому

    Hi guys hope anyone here is able to help me,
    I have a 2012 w204 c63 with 49k miles .
    Stock exhaust, stock car.
    I have this annoying rattling a sound like a diesel engine running coming from the right side (RHD) every-time I accelerate on low throttle any gear (normal city drive) from 2000rpm till 3500rpm
    Video:
    ua-cam.com/users/shortsjpCYE-l7yDQ?si=FkKqWujV9phkT2bt
    I have checked all exhaust leakages found none, check header leakage didnt found any, changed header gaskets , checked everything that could vibrate could find anything, changed engine mounts but that didn’t fix it , checked the right side cams and cam lobs all looked smooth.
    Please help me i dont know whats causing this sound , i have zero cel and the car drives normal.

  • @dayrongarcia7804
    @dayrongarcia7804 Рік тому +1

    OMG 😱 You have problems with is engine pretty much everywhere, what is this a Russian Lada ??

    • @glasser2819
      @glasser2819 9 місяців тому

      every single system is engineered to require timely service... Ignored maintenance causes greater failures + tow truck.
      Thanks FCP for straight talks 😊

  • @ericswires8534
    @ericswires8534 Рік тому

    Not unusual to see nice looking E63s at dealerships with well over 100k miles on them. I assume someone else has already put loads of cash into them to keep them on the road that long.

  • @sly9263
    @sly9263 4 місяці тому +1

    *Runs screaming back to Lexus*

  • @patrickbolmeyer9515
    @patrickbolmeyer9515 Рік тому +1

    You sure convinced me NEVER to buy one of these Mercedes models!

  • @dayrongarcia7804
    @dayrongarcia7804 Рік тому

    OMG Germans with all respect forgot to do great quality cars. They need to go to Japan 🇯🇵 and do a Masters 😅😂!!!