In a departure from the usual tech support threads, I thought that I'd start one that almost everyone can contribute something.

What sorts of cool or interesting features have you found about your MB that you think needs pointed out because it's cool, neat, interesting, or just plain bizarre?

I filled up the other day at a quick flowing "Big Rig" pump. I didn't ease up on the nozzle in time and fuel gushed out the back.

I noticed that the overflowing diesel was draining from the recess where you open the gas cover with your finger. It was laying perfectly flat against the rear bumper and the low point also happened to be the same place you flipped it down with your finger.

Not only that, the fuel was draining between the body and my 5mph bumper....hitting the ground and nothing else on my car.

It seems as if MB were farsighted enough to realize that clutzes like me would come along so they made it easier to clean the messes we'd make.

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1974 240D "Boldie" 170K.- New timing chain/freshly rebuilt IP/replaced valve seals/injectors/upgraded stereo/new Bilsteins with Yokohamas/fresh paint and rocker panels plus lots of welds.