Since 1967, the very first time I ever saw a MB Diesel Car, I always dreamed of owning a Diesel car.

In 1985, I did purchase a new Isuzu pickup 2.2 Diesel (C223). After 500,000 miles, and still going strong, I bought a used 1981 240D. Thinking if an Isuzu could run 500,000 then a MB @ 170,000 should last a couple of years +++.

The story behind, the MB is , it was once owned by an uncle in VA. Gave it to his nephew. Nephew, blew engine. Garage replaced with an engine with 70,000 on it.

Since purchase, I have changed oil/oil filter, primary and secondary fuel filters.

Q. Is there a way drain the oil cooler?

Q. On the Isuzu fuel pump, all lubrication is done by the Diesel fuel. It looks like the 240d fuel pump, might use the engine oil some how. So, how does the inline fuel pump get lubricated?


Q. Currently, I am getting 31 MPG city/interstate driving @ 65 MPH. Is this normal?

I work from home and have to dive approx. 175 miles a day, 2 or 3 times a week. Am I asking for problems, if I use this car? My Isuzu does not have air, the 240d does have air, and it works.


There is some body rust on the bottom of all four doors, and some along seams. Had the brakes check, and had to replace pads, and calibers.

Next, I will need to buy some new tires.

I do not think the electric fan for cooling works when the air is on. Is this a problem? In addition, the speed control does not work, is this an easy fix?

Bob new owner!
Fayetteville NC