PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Quick help needed: poiwer issues after Seafoam and Italian tuneup

71inka02 · #6 12-15-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sixto

Open the fuel filler cap to be sure you don't have a clogged vent.

Make sure the shut-off lever isn't stuck partway down.

Make sure the floormat isn't bunched up under the accelerator pedal

Sixto
87 300D

I can't get techy on this with you --- and know all of you appreciate that!

But general rule of thumb FOR ME is....A fuel additive that says it can be used in either Diesel or Gasoline......Should not be used in diesel.

FOR ME - a fuel additive that can be used in the fuel tank and also in the engine ---- Should not be used in a Diesel.

I use Seafoam a few times a year in my Rover's fuel tank only, as suggested by my Indy Rover dude, my Rover dude has been working on Rovers for 15 years --- he also says TO ME, not to put it in the Rover Engine.

I guess it works fine - no problems or complaints...but he is now saying for me to use a "Techron" something (have it written down) in The "Lady" -- Some new test data or something that sold him!! Actually will pick up a can this evening, as the "British Lady" is due.... But would never use it in my engine or in my Diesels.

Diesel 'specific' fuel additives without alcohol are the only ones that should be used in Diesel fuel -----This is my firm stand, opinion, and I'm sticking to it!!

And yes, another example of the beauty of "the forum".