Re: [diesel_mercedes] 84 300T mileage

 

25-26mpg is about the best you'll get on this model diesel, with
everything right. WVO seems to give less mpg in my experience, usually,
22mpg or so. You might see what it does on straight diesel, just to compare.
What speed are you driving? These cars aren't too aerodynamic.
Does your car have decent acceleration, for a diesel? :)
How smooth does it idle? Maybe the injectors need a purge (Diesel Purge).
How smokey is the exhaust? Check the air filter.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
http://home.roadrunner.com/~ocveggiecar/
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On 1/29/11 1:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 5a. 84 300T mileage
> Posted by: "Carmine"drnickv@sbcglobal.net drnickv@sbcglobal.net
> Date: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:25 am ((PST))
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> We just purchased a 1984 300D with turbo. We are running straight WVO with a lovecraft conversion. We are only getting about 20 MPG with 90% of the miles on the freeway. This seems low to me. Any suggestions as to what to look for to increase mileage.
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> Also, on the doors sills, there are restricting hinges that keep the door from opening too far. Are they the same on front and rear? We need to order a front and rear and do not want to get the wrong part.
>
> thanks, Nick

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