I always worried about ATF turning my fuel red, and in turn that getting me in trouble with the farm-diesel checks. Of course, I think being checked for farm diesel is probably more of a worry in my pickup than in my Mercedes.

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Keep everything as simple as possible-but no simpler--Albert Einstein

Kerry beat me to the punch. Cooking oil will do just fine as well.

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Rick Miley
2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
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Any particular flavor - just kidding

Thanks for all the help everyone. Hopefully I'll have a running engine again tonight.

So to my total amazement Crisco came to the rescue. I filled the fuel filter with Crisco oil and screwed it back in, cranked for about a minute and she started right up. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING.

After about 3 minutes of heavy smoking it started running clean and runs well now.

I did notice some bubbles in a fuel line that seems to be a return line from the fuel pump - not sure how I'd find out. Maybe I can snap a pic and some of you can tell. I don't think bubbles are good in the system ANYWHERE.

Thanks for everyone's help so far. You guys are awesome!!!

Mike.

Another satisfied customer.

Yes, the bubbles aren't good. Snap a pic and post it in a new thread to get maximum attention. There are a few techs around here who should be able to spot the problem right off.

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Rick Miley
2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
Chain Elongation References