Y'all,

I know that such an impertinent, provocative, and sacrilegious question is sure to get MB believers riled-up, but my question is a serious one. My '84 300td will never see autobahn or track use, and unlikely to see anything more than the lightest of towing. Given my experience with oil temperatures on other vehicles, I can't see how it's really necessary for my 300td. The lines are leaky on my 300td, so I'm seriously considering deleting it and looping or otherwise bypassing/removing the circuit. FWIW, I will keep the parts and ensure that any modifications are reversible.

So, does anyone have actual experience with the necessity of these for normal commuting use? By "actual experience," I mean actual observance of oil temperatures on a gauge.

Sorry, but answers like "MB put it on, so it's necessary," "I have heard they are good to have," or "If you move to Saudi Arabia, you will need it" aren't arguments I'll consider valid.

Thanks in advance,
Shawn