My '85 300SD has the 617 engine, right? I don't believe there is any theoretical limit to its longevity.
On Sun, Dec 17, 2023 at 7:57 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > yes great list of diesel engines. I have had 616, 617, & 602. > > On Sun, Dec 17, 2023, 7:22 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Seems like OM615, 616, 617, 601, 602, 603 and 606 are the way to go….. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > On Dec 17, 2023, at 9:23 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > 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
