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01-29-2008, 11:28 PM
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Chugged gas like one of my buddies chugs beer
So i filled up on sunday, last week i got 290 miles from one tank. Today im near empty at 160. If you have seen my other post im having some electrical trouble, and was wondering if maybe this had something to do with it. Or is there something else.
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01-30-2008, 12:00 AM
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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss
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01-30-2008, 12:01 AM
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Either your the odometer doesnt work, the fuel gauge doesnt work, or you have a very serious fuel leak (~8-10 mpg's??? something is not right).
I'd concentrate on the latter first, then the former.
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Terry Allison N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama 09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA) 09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)
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01-30-2008, 01:03 AM
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Stop filling it with gas.
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01-30-2008, 05:20 AM
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How much fuel are you able to put in the tank when it reads empty?
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01-30-2008, 09:19 AM
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the 84 300D is known to have slipping and even non functional odometers. that is where I would start.
next on the list, would be the fuel tank lines, next would be how many gallons of fuel are you getting in there? these cars have a vented fuel tank, if the vent gets plugged, the fuel tank can collapse. report back.
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01-30-2008, 09:21 AM
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and, no.
electrical problems will not effect the fuel consumption, or mileage.
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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01-30-2008, 09:53 PM
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My trip meter/odometer broke a few teeth and now my car says I get about 100 miles less to a tank than I actually do. Keep track of your mileage before you get it fixed so you can adjust it properly.
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01-30-2008, 11:45 PM
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Cant remember the exact size of the 123 tank but 10 gals is ~1/2 a tankful. Its not a honda......
Your gauge is way off (not uncommon, check grounds) and the odometer prob is too (also not uncommon).
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Terry Allison N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama 09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA) 09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)
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01-31-2008, 04:43 AM
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Have you checked the o2 sensor?
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1992 Mercedes 190D 2.5 turbo 5sp manual. EGT+boost gauges. Boost controller set to ~14.5 psi. 1 1/4 turns on full load adjustment. LPG injection. Next in the list is water injection.
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01-31-2008, 10:55 AM
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Talk like a Pro
Hey Uncle Mark, we don't do GAS on this forum. It's diesel, or fuel and only slow learners say gas.
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Junqueyardjim Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis 1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA 2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage, Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!
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01-31-2008, 11:21 AM
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diesel oil
Isn't it technically called diesel oil?
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01-31-2008, 11:22 AM
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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss
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