Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
Don't know. I don't recall a 602 chain issue. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" wrote: > > Haven't checked it. Only 155K miles. Was 1990 one of the years for the bad timing chains? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
"Dwight E. Giles, Jr" wrote: > > Haven't checked it. Only 155K miles. Was 1990 one of the years for the bad timing chains? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
Haven't checked it. Only 155K miles. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 10:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" wrote: > 32 mpg is the best I have been able to get from my 90 300D 2.5t. How's your timing chain? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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"Dwight E. Giles, Jr" wrote: > 32 mpg is the best I have been able to get from my 90 300D 2.5t. How's your timing chain? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I will be watching it in the future, and will report what ever happens. Still seems too good to be true, we'll see if it can be repeated. And I echo Dwight's sentiments about the car --- On Jan 8, 2008 8:45 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I learned years ago never to dispute fuel economy figures from my Dad and > his brothers-but I am astounded. 32 mpg is the best I have been able to get > from my 90 300D 2.5t. But as discussed on this list recently, it is the > best combination of power and economy. > I love mine-even with the ugly 124 body. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
I learned years ago never to dispute fuel economy figures from my Dad and his brothers-but I am astounded. 32 mpg is the best I have been able to get from my 90 300D 2.5t. But as discussed on this list recently, it is the best combination of power and economy. I love mine-even with the ugly 124 body. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 8:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report Yup. I saw 37 mpg at the first fuel stop, and figured I hadn't filled the tank, but it kept it the whole trip. On Jan 8, 2008 7:49 AM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > WOW! 37.4 mpg is very good! I assume it's a Turbo? The best my '91 300D > 2.5T has gotten since I > bought it in Feb 06 has been around 32 or 33 mpg. > > You need to keep that 300D in great condition!! It's a keeper! > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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OK - it's hard for me to beleive as well. Here's what I did -- new Kuhmo tires - the "right "size, aired up to 2Lb. over spec., drove the speed limit (shocking - but I did it this time), and used the GPS for an odometer, since the one in the car doesn't work. Maybe the GPS isn't right? Streets and Trips shows 914 miles for the trip, the GPS recorded 455 miles for the first half of it, including finding out that our exit was closed, and getting lost trying to find the motel. The extra 97 miles were local exploring and a trip to work when we got back before filling it the last time. So, the GPS distance seems reasonable. The previous trip where I measured mileage resulted in 33 mpg - that was to Albuquerque with 3 and bags instead of 2 on this trip. On Jan 8, 2008 8:11 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK Don wrote: > > > > Yup. I saw 37 mpg at the first fuel stop, and figured I hadn't filled > > the tank, but it kept it the whole trip. > > There's a fellow on Mercedesshop who put a 5sp OD in a 190 turbo. He > got 39mpg on an extended trip at 75-80. I read things on the net like > this that give me the impression the W124 might have less aero drag > than the W201. The overdrive and lack of torque converter should have > gotten the 190D owner more than 2 mpg. (unless Don's tires are undersized > and his ODO reads high) > > Mitch. > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I know it won't... When he brings it back from Mexico I'll challenge him to prove it using my GPS... -Curt Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 15:19:02 -0600 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original I call BS, there is no way in hell it will --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > > Guy at work has a 116 300SD and claims it'll do 30mpg. > However I know the odo doesn't work in it. He says "well I can drive 500 > miles between fillups". > By which he means "City x and city y are about 500 miles apart". > Playing a little bit loose wiht the amount you fill up or the distance > traveled very quickly creates very good mpg... > > -Curt - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
Driving hundreds of miles without a cold start sure helps the mileage. That's how my '78 300cd was able to get 28MPG on the highway coming back to Oregon from Southern Kalifornia. It never got mileage that good ever again. That was before I learned how to adjust valves, and I didn't own it long enough. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
Curt Raymond wrote: > > Guy at work has a 116 300SD and claims it'll do 30mpg. > However I know the odo doesn't work in it. My W116 got 26-28mpg driving home from Florida when I bought it, according to the odo on my friend's Toyota. (my odo had slipping gear syndrome) We filled up at the same time, even though the SD had lots of fuel left when the Corolla had to stop for gas. A PO had put P225 x 80 x 14 tires on it, so it was geared a bit higher than normal. I rarely drove over 80 on that trip, probably averaged low to mid 70's. Driving hundreds of miles without a cold start sure helps the mileage. Mine might do 30mpg if I drove 60mph on those big tires for 500 miles nonstop. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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yea, thats more typical. On my 32mpg 2.5 turbo, that is driving about 75 --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 3:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: >> I call BS, there is no way in hell it will > > I got 28MPG in my SD before. Once. I had the cruise set on 60MPH the > entire time. It was the tank after I left your place... I had that huge > oil leak where if I went above 60MPH oil poured out... Normally I get > 23 on the highway (~80MPH) and about 19 in town. > > John > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > I call BS, there is no way in hell it will I got 28MPG in my SD before. Once. I had the cruise set on 60MPH the entire time. It was the tank after I left your place... I had that huge oil leak where if I went above 60MPH oil poured out... Normally I get 23 on the highway (~80MPH) and about 19 in town. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
I call BS, there is no way in hell it will --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > > Guy at work has a 116 300SD and claims it'll do 30mpg. > However I know the odo doesn't work in it. He says "well I can drive 500 > miles between fillups". > By which he means "City x and city y are about 500 miles apart". > Playing a little bit loose wiht the amount you fill up or the distance > traveled very quickly creates very good mpg... > > -Curt > > Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 13:09:20 -0600 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > I dont know what OK Dons secret is/was > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor > > > - > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! > Search. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
Guy at work has a 116 300SD and claims it'll do 30mpg. However I know the odo doesn't work in it. He says "well I can drive 500 miles between fillups". By which he means "City x and city y are about 500 miles apart". Playing a little bit loose wiht the amount you fill up or the distance traveled very quickly creates very good mpg... -Curt Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 13:09:20 -0600 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original I dont know what OK Dons secret is/was --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I dont know what OK Dons secret is/was --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 1:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > Thx Kaleb - I was wondering if something was wrong ;-) > > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > . > > - Original Message - > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 9:31 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > > >> 32 or 33 is about tops. I have never heard of anybody else getting 37.4. >> Thats about what a 190D auto will get. >> >> --- >> Kaleb C. Striplin >> Cox Auto Trader >> 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor >> >> - Original Message ----- >> From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 7:49 AM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report >> >> >>> WOW! 37.4 mpg is very good! I assume it's a Turbo? The best my '91 >>> 300D >>> 2.5T has gotten since I >>> bought it in Feb 06 has been around 32 or 33 mpg. >>> >>> You need to keep that 300D in great condition!! It's a keeper! >>> >>> Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) >>> www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts >>> Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil >>> PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net >>> Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1213 - Release Date: >> 1/7/2008 >> 9:14 AM >> >> > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
Thx Kaleb - I was wondering if something was wrong ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > 32 or 33 is about tops. I have never heard of anybody else getting 37.4. > Thats about what a 190D auto will get. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 7:49 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > > >> WOW! 37.4 mpg is very good! I assume it's a Turbo? The best my '91 >> 300D >> 2.5T has gotten since I >> bought it in Feb 06 has been around 32 or 33 mpg. >> >> You need to keep that 300D in great condition!! It's a keeper! >> >> Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) >> www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts >> Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil >> PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net >> Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1213 - Release Date: 1/7/2008 > 9:14 AM > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
uh, no. Just filled up the 92, got 32mpg mixed city/highway. WOW. I sure dont know why they never had a 2.5 wagon. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > Kaleb wrote: > > > > "I have one I will trade for a wagon." > > > > How about trading for a very nice 1997 Ford Explorer 4X4? It's like a > tall wagon. > > > > > > Donald H. Snook > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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> "The '90 300D 2.5 got 37.4 mpg ... I have > never heard of a 602 getting that high, that is great. The 602 in my 190D has gotten 42. :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Kaleb wrote: "I have one I will trade for a wagon." How about trading for a very nice 1997 Ford Explorer 4X4? It's like a tall wagon. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fuel economy report
Ok Don wrote: "The '90 300D 2.5 got 37.4 mpg on the 1007 mile round trip to Houston with local running around there and a trip to work today. The 300SDL got 25 MPG on the trip down (it's there for the duration of the internship)." WOW! I wonder if that new glow plug made all the difference. I have never heard of a 602 getting that high, that is great. Want to sell it back to me? I am getting 15.5 in my expedition. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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32 or 33 is about tops. I have never heard of anybody else getting 37.4. Thats about what a 190D auto will get. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > WOW! 37.4 mpg is very good! I assume it's a Turbo? The best my '91 300D > 2.5T has gotten since I > bought it in Feb 06 has been around 32 or 33 mpg. > > You need to keep that 300D in great condition!! It's a keeper! > > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have one I will trade for a wagon. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 12:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > That's more what I would expect from a 2.5L in good shape! > > I almost wish I'd bought one instead of another 3.0L. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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OK Don wrote: > > Yup. I saw 37 mpg at the first fuel stop, and figured I hadn't filled > the tank, but it kept it the whole trip. There's a fellow on Mercedesshop who put a 5sp OD in a 190 turbo. He got 39mpg on an extended trip at 75-80. I read things on the net like this that give me the impression the W124 might have less aero drag than the W201. The overdrive and lack of torque converter should have gotten the 190D owner more than 2 mpg. (unless Don's tires are undersized and his ODO reads high) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yup. I saw 37 mpg at the first fuel stop, and figured I hadn't filled the tank, but it kept it the whole trip. On Jan 8, 2008 7:49 AM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > WOW! 37.4 mpg is very good! I assume it's a Turbo? The best my '91 300D > 2.5T has gotten since I > bought it in Feb 06 has been around 32 or 33 mpg. > > You need to keep that 300D in great condition!! It's a keeper! > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
WOW! 37.4 mpg is very good! I assume it's a Turbo? The best my '91 300D 2.5T has gotten since I bought it in Feb 06 has been around 32 or 33 mpg. You need to keep that 300D in great condition!! It's a keeper! Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 9:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] Fuel economy report > The '90 300D 2.5 got 37.4 mpg on the 1007 mile round trip to Houston > with local running around there and a trip to work today. The 300SDL > got 25 MPG on the trip down (it's there for the duration of the > internship). That's approximately 4 gallons per 100 miles for the 603 > and 3gallons per 100 miles for the 602. I'm liking the 300D 2.5 better > all the time. Might have to sell the other three and find another 300D > 2.5. > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain > '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1213 - Release Date: 1/7/2008 > 9:14 AM > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
That's more what I would expect from a 2.5L in good shape! I almost wish I'd bought one instead of another 3.0L. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
Depends on fuel and how you drive. I was getting 33-36mpg depending on how long I stayed on the highway. Did a cross country at 75-90mph for those results. Around town it gets down to 25mpg on B20. On 7 Jan 2008, at 20:14, OK Don wrote: > What fuel mileage does the '95 300D with the 606 get? THere's a nice > looking one on eBay right now - in Philly that isn't going for all > that much - yet. > > On Jan 7, 2008 10:05 PM, Rich Thomas > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> 18 yo car in Prius territory, much lower cost of ownership too I >> would >> wager. Imagine with new technology. >> >> --R > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
What fuel mileage does the '95 300D with the 606 get? THere's a nice looking one on eBay right now - in Philly that isn't going for all that much - yet. On Jan 7, 2008 10:05 PM, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 18 yo car in Prius territory, much lower cost of ownership too I would > wager. Imagine with new technology. > > --R -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report
18 yo car in Prius territory, much lower cost of ownership too I would wager. Imagine with new technology. --R OK Don wrote: > The '90 300D 2.5 got 37.4 mpg on the 1007 mile round trip to Houston > with local running around there and a trip to work today. The 300SDL > got 25 MPG on the trip down (it's there for the duration of the > internship). That's approximately 4 gallons per 100 miles for the 603 > and 3gallons per 100 miles for the 602. I'm liking the 300D 2.5 better > all the time. Might have to sell the other three and find another 300D > 2.5. > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fuel economy report
The '90 300D 2.5 got 37.4 mpg on the 1007 mile round trip to Houston with local running around there and a trip to work today. The 300SDL got 25 MPG on the trip down (it's there for the duration of the internship). That's approximately 4 gallons per 100 miles for the 603 and 3gallons per 100 miles for the 602. I'm liking the 300D 2.5 better all the time. Might have to sell the other three and find another 300D 2.5. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
