Considering switching to WVO in the 98 E300

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Considering switching to WVO in the 98 E300

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04-25-2008, 09:57 AM

notfarnow

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DslBnz

Don't ruin these fine cars with greasy garbage, please. At 5 - 10K dollars a block, leave 'em alone and stick to the straight stuff.

5-10K?? Man you guys are lucky down there. Up here in canuckistan, you rarely see one for under 14k. A decent one is 16+

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbodiesel

Is there any risk of hurting the injection pump or engine?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BioPOWER

YES!!!

Depends. In my climate for example, I'd be lucky if my car lasted a year running b50. SVO/WVO is a far safer option where I live.

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