I've never heard of this. I've also spent a decent amount of time in a German exclusive repair shop working before I went to a dealer ane worked on a lot of late 90s hmws.

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Only diesels in this driveway.
2005 E320 CDI 243k Black/Black
2008 Chevy 3500HD Duramax 340k
2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 220k