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Old 12-14-2009, 04:18 PM
vnmous04 vnmous04 is offline
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Originally Posted by dhjenkins View Post
You should have let the tank empty out before adding the fresh gas, epecially if you aren't buying quality gas (toptiergas.com).

My MB had about 8 gallons of 'bad' gas in it (from sitting) which I put in my '00 Sierra. Truck ran like crap, hard start, stumble, etc... basically the driveability you're describing and only got slightly better when I added 10 gallons of premium (only requires 87).

This time I ran the tank almost dry before refilling, and full tank of 87 had it back to normal.

Still, it wouldn't be a bad idea to check and see if your pumps are running, how they sound & what kind of current they're drawing.

If you haven't changed the fuel filter(s) lately, that might be something else to look at.
I only use sunoco and BP. I just can not imagine that this gas would be causing this problem with the octane booster and the 10 gallons of 93 octane. How can I check these fuel pumps. I here there are two? Where are the filters located.........Any other ideas?

I am unfamiliar with Mercedes engineering so if you offer advise can you please offer guidance with it. Thanks
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