i see that the fuel (as seen through the clear filter) is getting darker. greenish tint. it used to be the color of ginger ale when i changed it three months ago now it is greener and darker.

does this mean anything? time for a new filter? time for a different source of fuel?

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$500 1982 240d owner "Gunter"
125k miles,4 speed manual
crank windows, MB Tex, all original
no a/c, daily driver
Scorecard so far....
$230 Maaco paint job
$27 dimmer switch, $40 shutoff valve, $45 brake MC, $260 calipers, $40 brake hoses, $40 side fender trim, $20 balancing, $109 lifetime alignment, $10 fuel return lines, $115 oil&fuel filters for next 30k miles

Looks like you have an algae problem.

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84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012