Pretty much constant AC use this tank .
317 miles , 22.4 MPG
$3.979 / Gal.
-Nate
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[diesel_mercedes] Fuel Milage Check 1984 300CD Auto W/ AC
[diesel_mercedes] WELCOME ROGO !
You'll find the max fuel economy is a blend of speed and RPM's , the W-123 chassis doesn't like over 55 MPH for top fuel economy , the W-126 chassis is far slipperier in the aerodynamic ratio so it'll get better fuel economy at higher speeds .
When I'm traveling far with SWMBO , I usually keep my W-123's cruise control set to 60 MPH , AC on cold and it gives good economy .
YMMV ! .
-Nate
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[diesel_mercedes] WELCOME HOME JOE !
Of Course the new fangled Electronic Fuel Injection gives you better fuel economy whilst also providing more power and lower exhaust emissions .
However , it'll never last as long as our old OM616 & OM616 cars do...
-Nate
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Dog days of summer
No kidding ! .
I'm old , fat & broken so it's really tough , I've been sorting out the central locking on two of our W-123's , it appears that The Classic Center sent me a wrong vacuum pod .
-Nate
Brian wrote:
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> It is just a guess, but if everyone is like me, I just don't get real excited about working on the cars in July and August in 90-100F heat. I might check and top off the fluids or change a little broken plastic part, but heavy duty lifting with sweat pouring down my head is better when the temps are 60-80F, with a little mist in the air. So, come on October, I am ready for you.
>
> brian from laverne
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: mpg report
Welcome back Joe.
brian from la verne, ca
From: Joe ONeill <mnijfo@yahoo.com>
To: "diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: mpg report
Hi, just returning to the forum after a year or so away as I bought a 91 300D 2.5. on eBay last week. Flew to Buffalo, NY to pick it up then drove it home to RI. Made the trip in ~8 hours - had to stop twice for food and restroom, but didn't need fuel until I got to my home town. 505 mils, 33.1 MPG. A/C on for most of trip and stayed with or ahead of traffic the whole way (mostly ahead). I think I'm going to like this car :-) My 84 300CD nor my 87 300D, never hit that MPG althought they would be consistantly around 28 - 30MPG.
Joe
Chuck ;
They're nice Road Missiles aren't they ? =8-) .
Easing off the loud pedal to 65 MPH should jump you right up to 30 + MPG's right away .
-Nate
Chuck wrote:
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> miles gallons mpg $/gal
> 7/11/2011 383 14.832 25.82 3.60
> 7/14/2011 360 14.394 25.01 3.60
> 7/19/2011 369 14.468 25.50 3.60
> 7/23/2011 363 14.404 25.20 3.70
> 7/27/2011 missing data
> 8/4/2011 364 13.425 27.11 3.80
> 8/9/2011 408 16.530 24.68 3.80
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> average 25.55580855
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> The first 3 prices include .10 discount per gallon from Kroger.
> 95% freeway. All with the pedal to the metal. Usually 70mph.
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> 84 300SD now at 260,000 and climbing like a bullet.
> 39 days in a row over 100 degrees.
>
> Chuck
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: mpg report
| I don't know as I own a SD.Next year people new S350 turbo diesel. --- On Thu, 8/11/11, c24052000 <jcrcpa@tx.rr.com> wrote:
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: mpg report
Nate, I checked on the drive home last night. 3100 = 70 mph in the SD. What is the mph in 300D? 300D turbo diesel?
Chuck
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Nate Rector <tccservice111@...> wrote:
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> 3100 rpm
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> --- On Wed, 8/10/11, behoppen@... <behoppen@...> wrote:
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> From: behoppen@... <behoppen@...>
> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: mpg report
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 11:08 AM
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> Â
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> Chuck That is great one To hum. You made me laugh and wish I we're on a good long road trip. Hi all , I am Rogo from Colorado.new to the list. I have a 1985 300 d 280000 as of today. Odd how I love the fact that it Has High miles. I want to get 1 million. I think I will make it .I was wondering is there a best speed to go for mileage with these super Mercedes. Best regards, john Rogo
> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®
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> From: "c24052000" <jcrcpa@...>
> Sender: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:53:57 -0000
> To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> ReplyTo: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: mpg report
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> Â
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> yes I have seen better numbers, but, when I have to spend over an hour each way, I prefer to keep up with the flow of traffic. Now if I get a company car, I can save wear and tear on the mbz, and the company will pay for gas, etc. We are still negotiating.
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> I just hum the country tune, I love this car, my kind of place, cruising down the freeway puts a big smile on my face.....
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> Chuck
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> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Chuck ;
> >
> > They're nice Road Missiles aren't they ? =8-) .
> >
> > Easing off the loud pedal to 65 MPH should jump you right up to 30 + MPG's right away .
> >
> > -Nate
> > Chuck wrote:
> > >
> > > miles gallons mpg $/gal
> > > 7/11/2011 383 14.832 25.82 3.60
> > > 7/14/2011 360 14.394 25.01 3.60
> > > 7/19/2011 369 14.468 25.50 3.60
> > > 7/23/2011 363 14.404 25.20 3.70
> > > 7/27/2011 missing data
> > > 8/4/2011 364 13.425 27.11 3.80
> > > 8/9/2011 408 16.530 24.68 3.80
> > >
> > > average 25.55580855
> > >
> > > The first 3 prices include .10 discount per gallon from Kroger.
> > > 95% freeway. All with the pedal to the metal. Usually 70mph.
> > >
> > > 84 300SD now at 260,000 and climbing like a bullet.
> > > 39 days in a row over 100 degrees.
> > >
> > > Chuck
> > >
> >
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