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Originally Posted by Frankie
Does a new trap and turbo charger slightly improve the fuel MPG? When I bought "Sophia" last week, the only bummer besides finding the rust damage atop the sunroof, is that the fuel econo was only 21mpg.  I read that the average for those years is 25mpg. There is a small fuel leak from the tank strainer that my indy mech found and he'll fix it soon but I'm hoping that a new, better working turbo will help a little too.
Anyone know?
Frankie |
That leak is likely your problem.
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver
1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver
1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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