Is it safe to drive with Mercedes E-Class Head Gasket Symptoms — OM651 Diesel?

Generally safe to drive for short distances, but the fault should be diagnosed and repaired promptly.

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Mercedes E-Class Head Gasket Symptoms — OM651 Diesel

Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 OM651 2.2 CDI

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Head gasket failure on W212 E220d is uncommon but happens at very high mileage (250,000+ km). Symptoms include white smoke with coolant smell, rising coolant consumption without visible leak and overheating. More common cause of coolant loss on OM651 is EGR cooler crack — always test EGR cooler first.

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