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Old 02-25-2009, 10:24 AM
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Thumbs up 240D Fuel Economy

Good thread ! .

SWMBO's '82 automatic 240D with 314,000 miles gets 27 ~ 32 MPG's regularly.

I find that as soon as I exceed 60 MPH , the fuel ecoomy drops a bunch , oil usage goes up .

The PO must have replaced the timng chain as it sows zero stretch .

I'm betting he new Monark nozzles wil help greatly .

As mentioned , poor front wheel alignment really messes up fuel milage .

Keep us posted ! .
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