Phooey, just because some engines fail and others don't so what do you do?

Nothing is guaranteed in life. I've gotten 2.5 years out of my 350sdl, truely a great car, and the apex of mb technology. Sorry, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

I regularly do an oil analysis to check on the wear metals. To date, everything is within low norms, and I test every other oil change. I guess if wear metals spike, I will start buying parts, but its a great ride, and how many days do we have left to enjoy great cars like this???

Don't worry, be happy!

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71 220D 169K wrecked
83 240D 118K sweet 4 speed
91 350SDL (one of the 60% good engines) 156K
84 300d (loaner to my sister) 189K
79 300SD (partswagen)
86 420SEL partswagen
70 220d (partswagen)
68 280s GASSER!!! under construction now
85 300sd 310K miles winter beater car retired
93 300d 2.5 turbo 168K wife's car
83 280SL euro 5 speed 155K
69 250S newest project 54K