The OM251 has the timing chain at the rear. I have heard they have a problem stretching and breaking.
Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2023, at 11:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Oil cooler issues have never arisen in either my E250 or GLK 250. This is > only a problem in the 6 cylinder models, e.g. ML 350 Bluetec.. > >> On Sat, Dec 16, 2023 at 10:17 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I agree, an older mechanical diesel is still desirable but the newer ones >> with DEF and emissions crap and computers required to run them I would >> avoid. They are really only suitable for drivers who need to make frequent >> long highway trips. If you're driving infrequently and/or on mostly short >> errands they are the wrong choice. >> >> >>> On Sat, Dec 16, 2023, at 17:36, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >>> Or simply stick with a gasser. >>> >>> I mean really is there the old school advantages to having a diesel any >>> more, especially it you look at things like oil cooler seals and DEF >>> crapola? >>> >>> AZBob >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Dec 16, 2023, at 2:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Forgot to mention, stick to pre 2009 e class or pre 2008 ML/GL to >> avoid DEF. >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Dec 16, 2023, at 1:30 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> There is a metric crap load of BlueTecs for sale out here right now, >> many of them reasonably priced. >>>>> Steer clear? >>>>> I watched a video from Hoovie’s friend, The Wizard. He maintains, >> that among Mercedes SUVs, your best choice it’s a 2012 ML 350. >>>>> The search for a replacement for my pick up is going to be deliberate. >> I’m not entirely convinced that I need a pick up truck, especially if I get >> some type of an M class with a hitch you can always borrow or rent a >> trailer. >>>>> >>>>> Here we go. >>>>> >>>>> AZBob >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
