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10-13-2008, 02:34 PM
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definition of an Italian tuneup
I thought an Italian tuneup was always done with the driver/owner, 3 large men as passengers, and a mountain road. Load passengers, apply full throttle while climbing mountain. How about some shots of all four "tuners".
 Ron PS This works best with a 220D. Other models may have enough horsepower to require backing off the throttle up the hill.
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10-13-2008, 02:53 PM
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No, Its like "drive it like you stole it", drag each gear @ 4500 RPM for 30 Seconds and make sure that your put a lot of additives before you do the ITU (italian tune up)
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Current Garage 2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress 1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs 2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver 1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car 1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap?? Sold 1987 300SDL 200K+ 1994 S320 181K mi 2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi 1999 S420 130K mi 1980 240D 360k mi 15+ Others that has come, stay and gone GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN  1995 E320 SE 220k mi 1984 300SD 350k mi
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10-13-2008, 08:42 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu-FZecEch8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xJ6cVO_g9E&feature=related On modern cars its just done for fun, except it works quite well on old diesels.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TKKDub8-L0&feature=related When I do an "Italian tune up" I usualy pull to the stops in 3rd which is 83ish mph. Here is crappy 0-60 run I did on a crazy hot day. Yes the outside temp guage is quite accurite, it was well into the triple digit range that day!
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10-13-2008, 04:12 PM
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Here is the def of italian tune up in wikipedia:
"An Italian tune up usually refers to a process whereby the driver of a motor vehicle runs the engine at a very high rate in order to eject carbon buildup from the combustion chambers. It is often accompanied by an addition of fuel system cleaner to the fuel tank."
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Current Garage 2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress 1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs 2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver 1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car 1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap?? Sold 1987 300SDL 200K+ 1994 S320 181K mi 2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi 1999 S420 130K mi 1980 240D 360k mi 15+ Others that has come, stay and gone GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 1995 E320 SE 220k mi 1984 300SD 350k mi
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10-13-2008, 08:39 PM
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In other words... Drive it like you stole it!
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10-13-2008, 10:38 PM
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Hey hatterway should your 300SDL be faster than that??? My dad's 300SDL hull's @$$ when he floors it eermm... i ment KICKDOWN!!!!!
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Current Garage 2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress 1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs 2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver 1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car 1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap?? Sold 1987 300SDL 200K+ 1994 S320 181K mi 2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi 1999 S420 130K mi 1980 240D 360k mi 15+ Others that has come, stay and gone GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 1995 E320 SE 220k mi 1984 300SD 350k mi
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10-14-2008, 01:16 PM
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As the title said that was a bad run, plus it was 100 and humid out.
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10-14-2008, 07:37 AM
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Did you ever figure out the problem with your BMW idle?
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10-14-2008, 10:36 AM
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I did figure out my 318i idle problem it was various amount of vaccume leaks, sensor replacements (mostly dealing with temperature sensors) cleaning ICV and MAF, i sold it by the ways...
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Current Garage 2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress 1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs 2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver 1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car 1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap?? Sold 1987 300SDL 200K+ 1994 S320 181K mi 2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi 1999 S420 130K mi 1980 240D 360k mi 15+ Others that has come, stay and gone GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 1995 E320 SE 220k mi 1984 300SD 350k mi
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10-14-2008, 03:16 PM
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Enviroment is not a factor for my fathers 300SDL goes fast no matter how hot or cold the enviroment is...
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Current Garage 2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress 1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs 2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver 1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car 1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap?? Sold 1987 300SDL 200K+ 1994 S320 181K mi 2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi 1999 S420 130K mi 1980 240D 360k mi 15+ Others that has come, stay and gone GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 1995 E320 SE 220k mi 1984 300SD 350k mi
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