2026-07-22 · 5 min read
Mercedes GLE Oil Leak Problems Malaysia — W166/V167
GLE oil leaks: W166 M276 valley pan and camshaft cover seals common. V167 M256 oil separator hose. Early XENTRY scan can pinpoint source. Malaysia repair RM 500–2,000.
GLE Oil Leak Common Points
W166 M276 GLE shares the same valley pan and camshaft cover leak points as the S-Class W222. SUV engine bay gives slightly better access than the S-Class. V167 M256 oil separator hose is the primary leak point. An early XENTRY scan with a UV dye test quickly identifies the leak source before it becomes a major repair.
Repair Cost
- Camshaft cover gaskets: RM 600–1,000
- Valley pan gasket (M276): RM 1,000–2,000
- Oil separator hose (M256): RM 300–500