W124 E280 - Slight Oil leak

[Bill_33]

I have a very slight oil leak on my E280 W124.
Looking back at the service records it was first noticed by the Indie 2 years ago, (and 27,000 miles). He described it as oil leak from the cylinder head bridge seals.

I have cleaned the engine down well and I cannot see the leak

I have noticed that if I run the oil level at just above the minimum level the oil leak diminishes significantly........maybe to near zero.

Not sure how much it leaked or used in 1500 miles.......but it was less than half a pint which I can live with

Was there a MBZ Service bulletin concerning the oil level on this engine

 

[BlackC55]

It maybe from the crankshaft seal not the head. I wll have a look when I get it up in the air.