I'm a new member and find this forum very helpful. I've gotten tons of good advice about how to tackle simple repairs that seem daunting to someone new to the MB diesel world.

I find it a friendly place, but I also try not to get involved in something I have not done firsthand, though!

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Garage:

2017 Chevy Colorado Diesel (nanny state emissions)
2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, 77k
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D turbodiesel, 4 sp auto, 156k - 28.7 mpg
1996 Tracker 4x4, 2 door, 16v, 3 sp auto. 113k - 28.6 mpg

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