I wonder how many 240's can run at 85mph constantly....you're near the redline there! Not to mention thats 15-20 over the speed limit in all US States....


Also, MB says to change the oil. So do it. Somehow I can guarantee the engineers that designed the car and engine know more than you. A whole lot more. And they say to change it, thus, probably a wise idea.

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Mine did it for years. I used to put my foot to the floor and let the rev limit determine the speed.....85 mph.

240Joe

that about sums it up there

i drove my 4speed 1981 240d from california to washington going 85 the entire time on i-5 didnt burn a drop of oil and it actually run better now than before. Of course it was just rebuilt

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1981 240d (engine donor 1983 240d) recently rebuilt engine hurray! - No more.. fought a tree and the tree won.

pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt.