Jim was writing at the same time I was, so I want to post a followup. The real problem seems to be the diesel fuel that we use in the country. They don't have clogged intake problems in Europe where they're running low sulphur fuel. That should be taken care of in the U.S. by 2006 when low sulphur diesel fuel will be mandated.

Of course, the other half of problem is the crankcase ventlation back to the intake. If we didn't have to put up with this, then the dry soot from the EGR would pass right through and not stick. In 70K miles of driving, my Jetta "might" have vented a quart of oil if left open to the atmosphere. But because of the EPA mandated emissions controls, I ended up cleaning the intake manifold with 2 cans of carb cleaner, a half gallon of mineral spirits, 2 rolls of paper towels, and several pairs of latex gloves. Hmmm, I wonder which way is really better for the environment.

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Rick Miley
2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
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