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Old 05-20-2006, 02:49 AM
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I've hit 31.5 in the SD before and 34.4 in the SDL too. Granted I was just putting along the interstate around 60-65mph it's pretty good I think. That's with AC off and windows up. Fuel is from Valero almost always (refined here in Texas) and I use some Power Service stuff. About 5-7oz per tank.

I'm not a quick driver on the freeway usually (I'm the esoteric guy hanging out in the center or left lane rocking out and eating some fruit ), at times I'll hit 70-75 for the hell of it but... I'd rather spend an extra 30min driving and pick up 2-4mpg than to get there just a bit sooner. I'm hardly ever in a rush when driving.

FWIW - only the SD has working Cruise. SDL still doesn't work. I've tried three amps and four servos. Time to trade them all in as cores I think and maybe I can get some decent cash off for both reman.
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'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

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