The other day I filled up and calculated the miles per gallon. I finally broke the 30mpg mark! I've been hovering around 28-29mpg. But have been wanting to get above 30. Well I did it by 0.69mpg. Hopefully as the weather warms up the mileage will as well.

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Congratulations!!!

I drive 100 miles a day round-trip to work and I get 25-27 average mpg on my 300SD. I broke 30 mpg only once on a long trip.

22 mpg is the worst it ever got and that was 100 mph with the A/C on over a long distance...Robert

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership

The diesel coming out of the refineries is a little more dense in the summer, so more energy per gallon. They don't have to meet the cold weather specs anymore. My 190D is 38-40 in the winter and 40-42 in the summer.

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1982 300TD 279K.
1984 190D 5sp 265K

A 240D, huh?
Don't you mean the 30MPH mark?

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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup
2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end

We will be coming up your way on wed with 2 240D`s. a 80 4-spd and a 82 automatic.
80 334k
82 134K

I usually hit the 30mpg range easily, I think with the 3:58 Diff bumps it up a little.
We will be using the GPS`s to check the MPG.

I just replaced the 17gal tank to a 21 gal from a 300D. that extra 4 gallons might hold me back. plus we will be fully loaded down with tools, baggage etc... but get out of our way on the down hills, we`ll be rolling.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Not my 240D it's pretty peppy compared to others.

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That's mean!!!!

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership

I'm going to miss you Charlie, I'm headed up to central Washington for work Wednesday morning. I'll be back the afternoon of the 2nd. When are you coming back through?

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Hey, thems are fightin words.

charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Hey, my manual transmission 240D hit 31 on the last two fill-ups! But I drive 55 mph, and keep my tires inflated to 35 psi. Charlie, give me a shout when you get in town.

Kurt

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- '79 240D - engine swap complete! Engine broken in! 28-31 mpg! Lovin' the ride!
- '86 190D (W201-126) - 2.5 NA engine, 5 speed, cloth interior, manual climate controls, 33-34 mpg (sold to forum member).

We will be coming back on the 7th of May as far as I know, maybe sooner if we
get our fill of In-laws, outlaws and other relatives .

Maybe we can meet up for a Carl Jr. grease burger.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

This is pretty much how I have driven the 300SD everyday for the past 76,000 miles since the rebuild and the worst mileage I have ever gotten is 22 mpg...



About 22 seconds from 60 to 100 mph and that was before I upped the boost and shimmed the ALDA to 3.0mm...

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership

See why you need a OM616 engine, your milage will increase.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

X2 on increasing the tire pressure, really helps.

Definately give you a call kurt.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

No, then silly me would put a turbo on that and we would be back to 22 mpg again...

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership