I've use the Valvoline synthetic from Kragen/O"Rieleys. I have 40 k on one car
and It's smooth shifting. I think it is Mercon VI or some such designation.
It's the one for Mercedes and GM I think. 85k is a long time. Lawrence
Rhodes...
We need to remember Patricia's earlier posts, where she talks about "stomping" it and being unhappy with the acceleration. THAT's where the 18 mpg comes from. These cars have the aerodynamics of a brick. Not at all like the lovely, wind tunnel design assisted 126 model (300SD), which is much heavier and bigger, but regularly gets better mileage with the same engine that's found in the 300D turbo. The 300D normally aspirated shouldn't approach 30 mpg, with even the best, most economical driver at the helm (YES, I know that there are dozens of you who want to post that you regularly get 40 or 50 or even 150 mpg - but NO ONE has ever been able to back that claim up with a peer reviewed test). Considering the comfort, durability, safety, and just plain class you get while driving your 300D, turbo or non, you should learn to drive according to its needs and capacities and be happy with mid-20s around town and a little better over the road. Tom In a message dated 10/4/2011 8:01:34 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, beeser750@q.com writes:
I can't really explain why you achieved 37 mpg on one tank, then 18 on the next. That averages out to 27.5, which is pretty close to expected (and pretty good, too!). How did you measure? By filling the tank to the tippy-top of the filler neck each time? If you went by the fuel guage alone, you should know that the sending units often get crudded up, making them at least a little unreliable....
I'll have to check the receipts. Not sure on that one.
Trish
Did he change the power steering filter and fluid? That is one most people overlook or don't know can/should be changed as well.
What on earth??? The kid I bought my car from said he got 42mpg. I got 37mpg the first time I put gas in it. This time around I got 18mpg!!!!! WHAT??? I've done the math several times, checked my reading a couple of times. I know that valve thing is leaking, but THAT MUCH? No way! I did notice that my transmission wasn't shifting properly yesterday, but would that make my gas mileage go down that much? Oh man this isn't good.
Any input is always appreciated.
Trish
On 10/4/2011 4:40 PM, Nate wrote:
Fried being a nasty smell emanating from the battery and the battery being completely dead. She didn't try to recharge it but swapped it for a new one at Autozone. I'd like to further diagnose the problem before running the car with the new battery. I'll pick up the tester but I don't remember if the lighter socket is operational.
Alan ;
before you touch anything else , go to WallyMart & buy the plug in alternator tester ($18.95) , it fits into the cigarette lighter plug and provides s dynamic real world indication of what the charging system and battery are doing .
Above idle it should be charging 13.9 VDC ~ 14.7 VDC . the cheapo voltage regulators barely top 13 VDC so if you need a new one , take the time to order up the correct Bosh brand one I posted the P/N to before , I know others have this P/N and will post it shortly ~ DO NOT allow the parts boob to have you anything else as THERE _IS_ A DIFFERENCE ! .
Never , _EVER_ trust the boob behind the parts counter to know what he's talking about ! .
Why do you cay the battery ' fried ' ? .
What is the specific symptom you're having ? .
-Nate
Alan wrote:
>
>
> My daughters 83 300D just fried a new battery. It was the sealed type
> so she couldn't check for water usage. Autozone reportedly checked the
> alternator output with the new battery in place and said charging etc
> was normal. If I remember correctly the voltage regulator is in the
> alternator. It seems to me that the alternator is overcharging the
> battery. I can change the alternator, but since it's a PITA am I
> missing something else that could be causing the problem?
>
What on earth??? The kid I bought my car from said he got 42mpg. I got 37mpg the first time I put gas in it. This time around I got 18mpg!!!!! WHAT??? I've done the math several times, checked my reading a couple of times. I know that valve thing is leaking, but THAT MUCH? No way! I did notice that my transmission wasn't shifting properly yesterday, but would that make my gas mileage go down that much? Oh man this isn't good.
Any input is always appreciated.
Trish
I'll have to check the receipts. Not sure on that one.
Trish
Did he change the power steering filter and fluid? That is one most people overlook or don't know can/should be changed as well.From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Where to buy transmission fluidThe kid changed every fluid and filter just before I bought the car, I have the receipts too. I've only put a few hundred miles on it so far.
Trish
On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 12:27 PM, Nate Rector <tccservice111@yahoo.com> wrote:
Change fluid every 35,000 miles.or with sync atf every 85,000 miles. Autozone is where I shop.From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Where to buy transmission fluid
Thanks for the info Nate. I'm OK now, but need to know when it is time to buy.
Trish
On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM, Nate Rector <tccservice111@yahoo.com> wrote:
For my old 83 diesel trans I use Costal Sync.Blend ATF,its for Mercedes.From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Where to buy transmission fluid
Thanks Mark for getting me up to speed on the new lingo! :)
Trish
On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 6:36 AM, Mark in Lakewood, CO <beeser750@q.com> wrote:
Dexron® B is an ooooold designation that has long been superceded. Unless you happen across some guy who put away a case in his garage 15-some years ago, you aren't going to find it.Dexron/Mercon is the approved replacement for Dexron. You can also use Dexron III or Dexron IV, which are synthetic fluids, so more pricey. Many suppliers (like Castrol) also offer an "Import" fluid, which will also work. Pretty much anything but Type F will more than match the specifications of the original Dexron B.Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: "patricia_dougherty" <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 5:19:50 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Where to buy transmission fluid
I've read over and over again in the book that my '81 300D should have Dexron B. Where can I find it? I checked WM, kinda figured they wouldn't have it. Checked O'Reilly, they didn't have it.
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
I just added an album to the Photos section. It's called "Trish's '81 300D".
In there I put a pic of me with my car, but more importantly I have pictures of 2 items I have questions about regarding a rigged up item that I need to replace.
It's the Crank case ventilation hose & fitting for the valve cover & air filter housing.
The other picture is of a leaking valve or so I was told.
Input please from those in the know!
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
Alan ;
before you touch anything else , go to WallyMart & buy the plug in alternator tester ($18.95) , it fits into the cigarette lighter plug and provides s dynamic real world indication of what the charging system and battery are doing .
Above idle it should be charging 13.9 VDC ~ 14.7 VDC . the cheapo voltage regulators barely top 13 VDC so if you need a new one , take the time to order up the correct Bosh brand one I posted the P/N to before , I know others have this P/N and will post it shortly ~ DO NOT allow the parts boob to have you anything else as THERE _IS_ A DIFFERENCE ! .
Never , _EVER_ trust the boob behind the parts counter to know what he's talking about ! .
Why do you cay the battery ' fried ' ? .
What is the specific symptom you're having ? .
-Nate
Alan wrote:
>
>
> My daughters 83 300D just fried a new battery. It was the sealed type
> so she couldn't check for water usage. Autozone reportedly checked the
> alternator output with the new battery in place and said charging etc
> was normal. If I remember correctly the voltage regulator is in the
> alternator. It seems to me that the alternator is overcharging the
> battery. I can change the alternator, but since it's a PITA am I
> missing something else that could be causing the problem?
>
The kid changed every fluid and filter just before I bought the car, I have the receipts too. I've only put a few hundred miles on it so far.
Trish
On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 12:27 PM, Nate Rector <tccservice111@yahoo.com> wrote:
Change fluid every 35,000 miles.or with sync atf every 85,000 miles. Autozone is where I shop.From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Where to buy transmission fluid
Thanks for the info Nate. I'm OK now, but need to know when it is time to buy.
Trish
On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM, Nate Rector <tccservice111@yahoo.com> wrote:
For my old 83 diesel trans I use Costal Sync.Blend ATF,its for Mercedes.From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Where to buy transmission fluid
Thanks Mark for getting me up to speed on the new lingo! :)
Trish
On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 6:36 AM, Mark in Lakewood, CO <beeser750@q.com> wrote:
Dexron® B is an ooooold designation that has long been superceded. Unless you happen across some guy who put away a case in his garage 15-some years ago, you aren't going to find it.Dexron/Mercon is the approved replacement for Dexron. You can also use Dexron III or Dexron IV, which are synthetic fluids, so more pricey. Many suppliers (like Castrol) also offer an "Import" fluid, which will also work. Pretty much anything but Type F will more than match the specifications of the original Dexron B.Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: "patricia_dougherty" <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 5:19:50 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Where to buy transmission fluid
I've read over and over again in the book that my '81 300D should have Dexron B. Where can I find it? I checked WM, kinda figured they wouldn't have it. Checked O'Reilly, they didn't have it.
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
The kid changed every fluid and filter just before I bought the car, I have the receipts too. I've only put a few hundred miles on it so far.
Trish
Change fluid every 35,000 miles.or with sync atf every 85,000 miles. Autozone is where I shop.From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Where to buy transmission fluid
Thanks for the info Nate. I'm OK now, but need to know when it is time to buy.
TrishOn Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM, Nate Rector <tccservice111@yahoo.com> wrote:
For my old 83 diesel trans I use Costal Sync.Blend ATF,its for Mercedes.From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Where to buy transmission fluid
Thanks Mark for getting me up to speed on the new lingo! :)
TrishOn Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 6:36 AM, Mark in Lakewood, CO <beeser750@q.com> wrote:
Dexron® B is an ooooold designation that has long been superceded. Unless you happen across some guy who put away a case in his garage 15-some years ago, you aren't going to find it.Dexron/Mercon is the approved replacement for Dexron. You can also use Dexron III or Dexron IV, which are synthetic fluids, so more pricey. Many suppliers (like Castrol) also offer an "Import" fluid, which will also work. Pretty much anything but Type F will more than match the specifications of the original Dexron B.Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: "patricia_dougherty" <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 5:19:50 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Where to buy transmission fluid
I've read over and over again in the book that my '81 300D should have Dexron B. Where can I find it? I checked WM, kinda figured they wouldn't have it. Checked O'Reilly, they didn't have it.
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
