I "second" mach4's advice. I drive CA, AZ, & NV all year round. Been doing it for over 400,000 miles on the SDL. Never had a problem with the vendors noted above. I just make sure there are a lot of trucks fueling up. Actually kind of fun pulling in amongst the rigs. Otherwise in a pinch I use Chevron when traveling.

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1986 300SDL 440,xxx

I just barely missed the sun ominously poking from behind the clouds at a rest stop in Ohio. Would have made for a better photo.



These next four are taken at a spot I used to hang out at as a teenager when I lived up there in Midland, MI. Thought it would make for some nice photos.









I made it home around 11:00 today. Slept in the car at a rest stop near Mt. Airy, NC. Yesterday, I tried securing a upper radiator hose (thanks, PARSHOOT1 and dieselpaul!) Paul didn't have one, but recommended trying NAPA in Columbus and they had one! I drove on the old hose for a little bit, then once it got dark I did the job at a rest stop. Cost $25 and rubs on the AC line but it was totally worth it for me. I'll pick up an MBZ one on my next pelicanparts order.

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"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light." - Groucho Marx

Great job. Thanks for the pics.

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Current Stable

• 380SL (diesel)
• Corvette C5
• Manx
• Baja Bug
• F350 Powerstroke
• Auburn Boattail Speedster replica

Always nice to see members help each other with advices & actual help. Only thing you can do repay is help each other when you see somebody in need. Doesn't have to be a Mercedes enthusiast or not.. Nice car by the way..

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'76 300D
'82 230CE
'84 300DT
'91 300D 2.5
'86 300D 5 speed
'86 250D 5 speed
'90 300E 24v
'88 560SEC
300TE euro 5 speed
91 350SD
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