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Engine Controls - Specifications: Other Mercedes-Benz E-class W124/S124/C124/A124

ENGINE COMPRESSION

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio22.0:1
Compression Pressure(1) (2)
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 44 psi (3 bar). (2) Compression specification for E300 Diesel is not available.
(1)Maximum variation between cylinders is 44 psi (3 bar).
(2)Compression specification for E300 Diesel is not available.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Valve clearance is compensated by hydraulic mechanism located within rocker arm. Adjustment is not required.

IGNITION SYSTEM

ApplicationFiring Order
3.0L Diesel1-5-3-6-2-4

FIRING ORDER

IGNITION TIMING

Note. Base ignition timing is not adjustable.

FUEL PUMP

Note. Fuel pump performance is a measurement of fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.

ApplicationPressure psi (bar)Min. Vol. In 30 Sec. Pts. (L)
3.0L Diesel4.4 (0.3).32 (.15)

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

ApplicationDegrees ATDC
3.0L Diesel14-16

DIESEL INJECTION PUMP TIMING

ApplicationPsi (bar)
Injector Opening Pressure
New Injector1668- 1784 (115-123)
Used Injector1595 (110)

DIESEL INJECTOR NOZZLE PRESSURE

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

ApplicationIdle RPMCO Level %
3.0L Diesel(1) 580-680(2)
(1) Specification is with electronic idle speed maintaining RPM. On S350, idle speed can be adjusted for customer satisfaction. (2) Not applicable to diesel engine.
(1)Specification is with electronic idle speed maintaining RPM. On S350, idle speed can be adjusted for customer satisfaction.
(2)Not applicable to diesel engine.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

FAST IDLE SPEED

Fast idle is controlled by the Idle Speed Control (ISC) module.