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Fuel tank capacity w123
Information gathered from Mercedes Benz website:
- fuel tank capacities for the w123 DIESEL MODELS: -200D- (Sedan)-65 litres....1976-1985 production years = 17.17 gallons -220D- (Sedan)-65 litres....1976-1979 production years = 17.17 gallons -240D- (Sedan)-65 litres....1976-1985 production years = 17.17 gallons -300D- (Sedan)-Nat.Aspirated- 65 litres....1976-1985 production years = 17.17 gallons -300D- (Sedan)-Turbocharged- 80 litres....1981-1985 production years = 21.13 gallons -300CD (Coupe)-Nat.Aspirated- 80 litres....1977-1981 production years = 21.13 gallons -300CD (Coupe)-Turbocharged- 80 litres....1981-1985 production years = 21.13 gallons -300TD (wagon)-Nat.Aspirated- 70 litres....1978-1986 production years = 18.49 gallons -300TD (wagon)-Turbocharged- 70 litres....1980-1986 production years = 18.49 gallons -240TD (Wagon)-70 litres....1978-1985 production years = 18.49 gallons Last edited by macdoe; 03-06-2013 at 12:10 PM. |
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Do you think it's the same for 300CD NA?
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Warning
Do not trust any of these figures until you have verified your current fuel tank capacity.
Vacuum can partially collapse the tank = reduced capacity. What is this valve and why is it dripping diesel? http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/317902-what-valve-why-dripping-diesel.html Fuel tank vent pictures + location http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/2878700-post39.html What happens when a tank vent gets clogged. What happens when a tank vent gets clogged. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Imploded fuel tank - so sad! http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/314457-imploded-fuel-tank-so-sad.html Why do I have vacuum in my diesel tank.....................? Why do I have vacuum in my diesel tank.....................? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum .
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80 liters. that's what i thought.
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I thought the 240D with the plastic tank was smaller
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I don`t know about that liter crap, but I do know in 1980 MB went to a 17 gallon tank on the 240D. up to 79 it is a 21 gallon tank.
80 they use a steel tank not sure with the 81 yr, but do know 82 - 83 240 they went to a plastic tank. Our 85 300D has the 21 gal tank, and is steel. Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works |
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Besides partially collapsed tanks, a partially clogged strainer can reduce your usable fuel capacity *markedly*. I once had the engine quit from fuel starvation with six gallons still in the tank, in my wagon.
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I'll check to see if it's partially collapsed or if I have a clogged strainer.
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is the size of the300D NA tank really that small for all years? i thought it was 21 gal like the turbo.
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It looks like Charmalu has experience in proving the data incorrect in his case in post #6. -These members have much more experience with these cars so I would heed their advice. I only posted factory specs on the fuel tanks cause I was in there for other things and have been curious for mileage figuring and thought to post since it would be good reference. Chose a clear direct title for other members search purposes. Use with the experienced advice in mind. Don't run out of fuel..... checking! Is it true that the low fuel warning light is set to come on at 5 galons left in the tank? My wagon has had too numerous sending units swapped in to know what is in there anymore....(w126, w123 sedan?)...but when my old one came on I had maybe 5 minutes tops to get to a fuel station or I was walking. Maybe that setting deteriorates somehow through the other factors WHunter has listed. |
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I removed the tank that was in our 80 240D and replaced it with one from a 85 300D. there is a definate difference in the sizes.
Later I changed the tank that was in my Bro in Laws 82 240D to a tank from another 85 300D. when I removed the metal panel to expose the tank I was surprised to see it is a plastic tank. I have a buddy that has a 79 240D, and he said his is a 21 gallon tank. so from what he told me, I figured they are 21 gal in the 240 up to 79. now maybe someone swapped in the 21 gallon before his ownership. I`ll start pulling panels off the next 240`s I see in the yards, 77 - 79 to see what size is behind there and add to this thread. I measured the sending unit from the 17 gal tank and it is 14" long.measuring from under the nut that sits on the tank down to the end. this is out of the plastic tank. Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works |
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I could swear my old 1978 300D had a 25 gallon tank...
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Dredging this back up, I just put 19 gallons in my NA 77 300d....
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so I have a 17gallon then in my euro 79 300d?
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Cool story bro.
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