Re: [MBZ] EPA fuel economy "adjustments"
That's interesting. there's a range of MPG based on 6 owner's vehicles which is from a low of 23 to a hi of 28 with an avg of 25.5 yet the New MPG is shown as 19 city, 23 Hwy with a combined of 21 - the old was 22 - 25 - 23 respectively. Why would they put more confidence in their test (which they say are more reaistic) rather than real world owners experience? Smells fishy to me - even if only comparing the new govt #s to the old govt #s. I find it hard to believe the 300SD experienced such poor mpg as calcuated by the US Gov! Oh this explains it - this is the explaination for the difference in mpg's <<"EPA has changed the way it estimates MPG. Starting in model year 2008, estimates reflect the effects of Faster Speeds & Acceleration Air Conditioner Use Colder Outside Temperatures ">> Hmmm colder outside temps - does that mean they've given up on global warming? ;-) This is hilarious - LarryT 91 300D HR 45 would require any person owning a firearm to obtain a federal firearms license. To apply for this license, you must provide a thumb-print & medical records. Ask your Reps to Vote Against HR45! , - Original Message - From: "Christopher McCann" To: Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 8:43 PM Subject: [MBZ] EPA fuel economy "adjustments" Lo and behold, the fuel economy ratings have been changed. Here is the 1985 300SD ratings (old and new): http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1&id=338 Chris 126.120.161734 394Kkm "Wulf" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] EPA fuel economy "adjustments"
I have the 2.88 rear end. Now that my job is a 40minute each way commute compared to the previous 12minute I might put in a 2.47 sometime next year. -Rolf Michael Esh wrote: I get a pretty consistent 22 to 25 mpg on my 84 300D on mostly rural and expressway driving. 270,00 miles as of yesterday. Mike Mike On Aug 4, 2009, at 8:02 AM, Rolf Martin-Hoster wrote: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1&id=337 ??? I got 29MPG last week! Seriously, in the city with a lead foot I would average 23mpg. Of course I don't use AC but 23mpg hwy seems low. Mitch Haley wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: Lo and behold, the fuel economy ratings have been changed. Here is the 1985 300SD ratings (old and new): http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1&id=338 The test cycle for the 2008 models was so different that they knocked 10% off all the old cars to keep the new ones from looking bad. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] EPA fuel economy "adjustments"
I get a pretty consistent 22 to 25 mpg on my 84 300D on mostly rural and expressway driving. 270,00 miles as of yesterday. Mike Mike On Aug 4, 2009, at 8:02 AM, Rolf Martin-Hoster wrote: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1&id=337 ??? I got 29MPG last week! Seriously, in the city with a lead foot I would average 23mpg. Of course I don't use AC but 23mpg hwy seems low. Mitch Haley wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: Lo and behold, the fuel economy ratings have been changed. Here is the 1985 300SD ratings (old and new): http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1&id=338 The test cycle for the 2008 models was so different that they knocked 10% off all the old cars to keep the new ones from looking bad. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] EPA fuel economy "adjustments"
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1&id=337 ??? I got 29MPG last week! Seriously, in the city with a lead foot I would average 23mpg. Of course I don't use AC but 23mpg hwy seems low. Mitch Haley wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: Lo and behold, the fuel economy ratings have been changed. Here is the 1985 300SD ratings (old and new): http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1&id=338 The test cycle for the 2008 models was so different that they knocked 10% off all the old cars to keep the new ones from looking bad. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] EPA fuel economy "adjustments"
Christopher McCann wrote: Lo and behold, the fuel economy ratings have been changed. Here is the 1985 300SD ratings (old and new): http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1&id=338 The test cycle for the 2008 models was so different that they knocked 10% off all the old cars to keep the new ones from looking bad. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] EPA fuel economy "adjustments"
Lo and behold, the fuel economy ratings have been changed. Here is the 1985 300SD ratings (old and new): http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1&id=338 Chris 126.120.161734 394Kkm "Wulf" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
