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Originally Posted by Garagefull
I have a completely serviced 1982 300d in the driveway ready to go on a 7700 mile lap of the US,and after reading all these posts..am afraid to take it.Leaving in 24 hrs. Geez..got to quit reading about these engine failures on here.And it runs like a sewing machine.
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A few things to remember with an older car:
Prepare the car by changing high failure parts before the trip start is near.
Bring a cell phone.
Keep speeds down around 55 - 60 MPH.
Check oil at every fuel stop.
Watch oil pressure frequently in case an oil line or other failure occurs.
Worst case you rent a u haul and trailer to get the car back home.