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Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-14-2008, 05:37 PM

Replies: 16

Fuel Economy- missing? 81 300TD

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Posted By knipdlo

True- had a Honda Insight Hybrid- this was the...

True- had a Honda Insight Hybrid- this was the only way to do it...80+mpg there...and I have pictures to prove that one :o

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-14-2008, 05:36 PM

Replies: 16

Fuel Economy- missing? 81 300TD

Views: 1,775

Posted By knipdlo

Well...ok...so maybe not that great... The...

Well...ok...so maybe not that great...

The BMW odo worked part of the time..

the 240 odo clicks over about 10 miles every few weeks....

I guess my guestimations might be too hopeful...

Oh...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-14-2008, 04:50 PM

Replies: 27

Bmw 342 Td

Views: 3,645

Posted By knipdlo

Yeah I wasn't bashing the car- I LOVED mine and I...

Yeah I wasn't bashing the car- I LOVED mine and I am on a lookout for another.

Mine also had the original tranny at 300k- shifted perfect. But I did drive others that had failing trannys..
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-14-2008, 08:32 AM

Replies: 16

Fuel Economy- missing? 81 300TD

Views: 1,775

Posted By knipdlo

Well...the point of buying it was being able to...

Well...the point of buying it was being able to keep up with highway traffic on my 25 miles commute across town...

if thats the case I'll go buy another Volvo 740 Turbo that gets 20mpg on pump gas...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-14-2008, 08:29 AM

Replies: 38

Proper way to drive a diesel MB...

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Posted By knipdlo

just like my 240d... just kidding:P

just like my 240d...

just kidding:P

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-14-2008, 08:22 AM

Replies: 16

Fuel Economy- missing? 81 300TD

Views: 1,775

Posted By knipdlo

Fuel Economy- missing? 81 300TD

Hey Ya again,

I've finally run a full tank through the 81 300TD wagon, and my worst fears have been confirmed. The car is averaging between 18 and 20 mpg:eek:

I know its a bigger car with an...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-14-2008, 08:14 AM

Replies: 27

Bmw 342 Td

Views: 3,645

Posted By knipdlo

These are great cars except for a few things: ...

These are great cars except for a few things:

Bad Paint
Bad Brakes (warp easily)
Bad Steering Boxes (check that it doesn't shimmy when you brake)
Bad Front P/S Rack (leaks)
ZF Trannys can go...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-12-2008, 04:02 PM

Replies: 6

1978 240D slave cylinder leak(MacGyver fix?)

Views: 1,295

Posted By knipdlo

rebuild kit should only be a few dollars (>10)...

rebuild kit should only be a few dollars (>10) just throw a rebuild kit in it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-12-2008, 04:00 PM

Replies: 118

diesel is way expensive!! $4.00

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Posted By knipdlo

pulled into FasTrack the other day- they took...

pulled into FasTrack the other day- they took down their diesel price sign- I found out why- $4.15/g probably more now...

National Grid is next door (lots of F-250s and Chevy 3500HDs) it looks...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-12-2008, 03:52 PM

Replies: 3

81 300TD SLS Pumps engine oil into SLS?

Views: 1,149

Posted By knipdlo

81 300TD SLS Pumps engine oil into SLS?

Hello All..

I have a 300TD wagon and I believe the SLS pump may have gone sour.

When I bought it the system didn't seem to work. I discovered that the valve lever was loose and I tightened it....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-21-2007, 12:52 AM

Replies: 5

W123 Upgrade Towing?

Views: 1,144

Posted By knipdlo

Yeah, I know the ones stateside suck- I'm scared...

Yeah, I know the ones stateside suck- I'm scared to pull anything that just bolts to the bottom of the trunk/bumper...

I know that the europeans tow anything with anything- and I give them kudos...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-20-2007, 12:10 PM

Replies: 5

W123 Upgrade Towing?

Views: 1,144

Posted By knipdlo

W123 Upgrade Towing?

Hello! I'm sure this question has been beat to death here, but I still have some questions. Now let me start by saying that yes I know that Mercedes doesn't endorse towing in the US.. That being...

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