I had some time while filling (pump was s-l-o-w )and read the tire pressures listed on the fuel door. What caught my attention was for prolonged speeds over 100mph add 4psi 560sle you say !? How about 240D stick !! possibly wrong door ???

Has anybody had to use this advice in a 240? Me thinks I might hear a scottish accent coming from the engine room if so !!!!!!

Mine states the same . . . probably jusy lawyer talk . . . mine tops out at 88mph (per speedo)

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82 240D Manual 277K and still rolling!
02 Volvo S60 AWD For Sale

If you run 100 mph over a prolonged period in a 240 D, you'll have problems other than tires!

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83 SD

84 CD

in a 240D ,You need to radio the Tow Truck that's pulling you to slow down!

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'84 300SD sold
124.128

I did it on the way home from buying my 300SD that had been sitting under a cover for a couple of years. Reckless and dangerous? Probably a little. I was just excited to feel the turbo power and the black smoke from the tune up coming out the back put a grin ear to ear!

I definitely agree though - the rear ratio on these things is too high. I'd like to replace mine but I'm afraid there are far more important things to address first on both of my vehicles!

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1981 300SD - 283,000 KM's at purchase, 360k+ now. Engine replaced at 311k. 16" CLK wheels, w126 gen II cosmetic upgrades, late w126 leather interior. RIP. Parted and gone due to fire

1987 300SDL - 243K miles and counting. In winter hibernation!

2001 Ford F250 Super Duty "Platinum Edition" Lariat 4x4 7.3L turbo diesel, 295k+ miles, various mods for reliability and performance.

It's probably there because it's easier to make and stock one sticker for the whole W123 lineup than to have a few different ones just because certain models can't do 100+ mph.

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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate

Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later!
-German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.

Remember its on a 240D N.A. I tried today got It to 85 +/- Smooth ride ,but "were givin er all she got captin "!!!!! (this was performed on a closed course with an ??experienced?? driver please do not attempt ) I love the one about the tow truck!!!