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Old 01-30-2008, 06:45 PM
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If it ain't broke, why fix it?

As far as diesel purge....never did it. I have owned about 30 benzes, mostly diesels. When I get a new (to me) one I change oil and all filters, install bilsteins and michelins and check the brakes. I would before too long purge and renew the brake fluid, too. I would also probably treat the fuel with injection cleaner and biocide, just to be sure.

I would check the belts and wash and wax it and enjoy.

About fifteen years ago, I bought a new (to me) '83 240d. It was a nice clean car with, IIRC, 170K miles or so on it. I pulled it in the garage and changed the oil, filter, fuel filters and air filter. The next day I headed for canada on a full day drive. My wife said..."you sure you wanna take that new car on a long trip like that after just getting it?" I said..."sure, its fine". It was.

I have never ran a baseline compression test on any motor of mine. I have only done it when a problem is suspected or as a prepurchase check.

If you feel the need to do something, I will check....I am sure one of mine needs a thing or two.

Tom W
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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