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Old 06-23-2008, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt L View Post
If you think that the E320 is uninspiring on the highway, you haven't driven it's diesel cousin. I have the E300D, non-turbo. Once up to speed it is fine, but getting there is a whole different story.
Make sure your Bowden cable is adjusted for maximum tightness. This will delay upshifts and make the car more responsive. I have also found that adding a cetane booster boosts acceleration as well. Driving the NA OM606 is similar to driving a 4-cylinder gasser. You have to rev it to get decent acceleration.
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