Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Mine is a 5spd.
  Mpg will be down because of our light winter fuel, figure an extra 10% just 
from that, so I could adjust to 37mpg...
  Then add on the fact that I've been driving the stink out of it. I've been 
quite pleased with the extra power of the 2.2l over my 240D. 
  Also with the lousy old shift bushings 5th gear was a bit of a challenge so I 
was probably waiting awhile longer to shift than I needed to.
   
  -Curt
   
  Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:36:52 -0600
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is your 190D auto or stick?

Curt Raymond wrote:

 Hi Brian,

   I think you'll find that to be a pretty terrific number for a 240D. 
The best I've done in 50kmi with mine is 31.6mpg. I expect if I lived 
somewhere with no traffic so I could merge gently onto the highway or if 
I could force myself to drive 400 miles at 65mph I could do better but 
it would really take some work.

   The best tank out of my 190D 2.2l so far is around 34mpg but its 
improved with every tank. I think the car hadn't been driven much before 
I bought it.

   -Curt
   '85 190D Dory 234kmi
   '83 240D Hammie 253kmi

 
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Curt Raymond wrote:
 Mine is a 5spd.
   Mpg will be down because of our light winter fuel, figure an extra 10% just 
 from that, so I could adjust to 37mpg...
   Then add on the fact that I've been driving the stink out of it. I've been 
 quite pleased with the extra power of the 2.2l over my 240D. 
   Also with the lousy old shift bushings 5th gear was a bit of a challenge so 
 I was probably waiting awhile longer to shift than I needed to.

   -Curt

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 is your 190D auto or stick?
 
 Curt Raymond wrote:
 
 Hi Brian,

   I think you'll find that to be a pretty terrific number for a 240D. 
 The best I've done in 50kmi with mine is 31.6mpg. I expect if I lived 
 somewhere with no traffic so I could merge gently onto the highway or if 
 I could force myself to drive 400 miles at 65mph I could do better but 
 it would really take some work.

   The best tank out of my 190D 2.2l so far is around 34mpg but its 
 improved with every tank. I think the car hadn't been driven much before 
 I bought it.

When you shift will have surprisingly little influence on fuel economy. 
Never put it into 5th until you are well over 40-45 mph!

Marshall
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Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Really? I keep forgetting to use 5th, I've gotten so used to a 4spd after 
50kmi. I'm probably going an extra 10-15 miles out of my 80 mile round trip 
commute in 4th when I could be in 5th. I figure thats 50-75 miles a week. If I 
want best fuel economy I need to be driving more gently and getting into 5th at 
about 50mph right?
   
  -Curt
   
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When you shift will have surprisingly little influence on fuel economy. 
Never put it into 5th until you are well over 40-45 mph!

Marshall
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Kaleb,

Every engine is different, so if you want to do extended drains, you
should at least do one or two oil analyses on the engine in question.
Like Marshall said, the 61x engines may produce more soot, at least
mine did. Johnny B's don't but he's probably the exception, lol. On a
diesel the limiting factor is usually the soot load, assuming you
don't have a bypass 'TP' filter. When you hit 2%, it's time to change.

On a gas engine, I believe the limit will be the TBN number along with
wear metals, etc. Once again this varies by driving style, engine
condition, number of cold starts, etc. For normal use, I suspect a lot
of gassers can go the same 10-20k between changes if the engine is in
good shape. Oil filter capacity is another factor... the MB diesels
have oversize filters, but the gassers may not. So, some engines may
need filter changes every 5k or something. (??)

There's a really interesting test/study at this link. I found the part
interesting where adding a quart of fresh oil substantially boosted
the TBN numbers. The third bullet near the top, claiming that 3k
changes actually *increases* wear, was news to me... bizarre:

http://neptune.spacebears.com/cars/stories/mobil1.html

:-)

-Dave M.

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 So we figured out that most 603's can go 15k miles on m1(or amsoil).
 What about older 617, 616, 615 etc?  Ok, so what about gas cars like
 103's, 117's etc?  How long can they go.  Same miles, more miles, less
 miles?  I would think more miles since they are not going to have the
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Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Really? I keep forgetting to use 5th, I've gotten so used to a 4spd 
after 50kmi. I'm probably going an extra 10-15 miles out of my 80 mile 
round trip commute in 4th when I could be in 5th. I figure thats 50-75 
miles a week. If I want best fuel economy I need to be driving more 
gently and getting into 5th at about 50mph right?


These diesels are much less sensitive to RPM as a factor in mileage
when compared to gassers.  Consider the evidence of those who routinely
run in S around town: essentially no change in mileage, even with a
substantial portion of around-town driving.  But yes, it ought to help
some on the highway.  (And might make a more significant difference in
oil consumption.)

-- Jim




Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-27 Thread Brian Chase
So, if not very sensitive to rpms, are they sensitive to load? Not so much 
referring to the weight carried in the car, or the terrain, but I'm talking 
about whether you stab the accelerator vs. letting the rpms gradually climb?


Brian
83 240D


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 Really? I keep forgetting to use 5th, I've gotten so used to a 4spd
 after 50kmi. I'm probably going an extra 10-15 miles out of my 80 mile
 round trip commute in 4th when I could be in 5th. I figure thats 50-75
 miles a week. If I want best fuel economy I need to be driving more
 gently and getting into 5th at about 50mph right?

These diesels are much less sensitive to RPM as a factor in mileage
when compared to gassers.  Consider the evidence of those who routinely
run in S around town: essentially no change in mileage, even with a
substantial portion of around-town driving.  But yes, it ought to help
some on the highway.  (And might make a more significant difference in
oil consumption.)

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman


On Feb 27, 2006, at 10:55 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:

Really? I keep forgetting to use 5th, I've gotten so used to a 4spd  
after 50kmi. I'm probably going an extra 10-15 miles out of my 80  
mile round trip commute in 4th when I could be in 5th. I figure  
thats 50-75 miles a week. If I want best fuel economy I need to be  
driving more gently and getting into 5th at about 50mph right?


  -Curt



	On flat ground that would be feasible although the engine would be  
rather unresponsive to your right foot. On hilly terrain you'd want  
to keep the revs in the sweet spot to avoid lugging.
	I drove a 2.2 5spd for a long time, great combination. I love 1st  
being so low that you need not increase rpms on take off, they're  
near impossible to stall. Humming along nicely at 80-90 in 5th. I  
don't recall top speed but it was noteworthy for such a small power  
plant.


Johnny B.
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Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-26 Thread Curt Raymond
Hi Brian,
   
  I think you'll find that to be a pretty terrific number for a 240D. The best 
I've done in 50kmi with mine is 31.6mpg. I expect if I lived somewhere with no 
traffic so I could merge gently onto the highway or if I could force myself to 
drive 400 miles at 65mph I could do better but it would really take some work.
   
  The best tank out of my 190D 2.2l so far is around 34mpg but its improved 
with every tank. I think the car hadn't been driven much before I bought it.
   
  -Curt
  '85 190D Dory 234kmi
  '83 240D Hammie 253kmi
   
  Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:23:28 -0700
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AAaak. I found out it was 32.6 MPG. I'm still pretty happy - especially 
considering the terrain and the luggage/tools/supplies.

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Huh?
  Look in the ashtray... The one in my '83 never worked but rather than 
troubleshooting it I wired one up in the panel above the passenger's feet, 
works slick and is sufficiently out of the way.
   
  -Curt
  '85 190D Dory 234kmi
  '83 240D Hammie 253kmi
   
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Okay, why didn't anyone tell me there's no cigarette lighter in these 
things? this means no cel phone plug.

Brian
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Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-26 Thread Jim Cathey

  The best tank out of my 190D 2.2l so far is around 34mpg but its

My wife's X 190D 2.2 5spd once returned 41mpg and regularly got
35mpg and up.


So why am I hoping for better out of our to-be 2.5 5spd?  Call me
a dreamer, I guess!

-- Jim




Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman


On Feb 26, 2006, at 11:12 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:


So why am I hoping for better out of our to-be 2.5 5spd?  Call me
a dreamer, I guess!

-- Jim


	Because you're unemployed at present. I Hope you win the lottery and  
never need another job.


Nothing wrong wishful thinking though.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am



Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-25 Thread Brian Chase
To answer your question: I suppose I'll drive with the ripped boot as long 
as I can. I'm hoping that will be a bit longer than this trip.


No noises yet.

I packed both ripped boots (trying to get it up toward the joint) with 
grease, then wrapped them to try and keep as much grease in the vicinity as 
possible. I was told by my brother that I'm wasting my time - the grease 
will all just fly out, and I should just leave it alone and drive (so less 
dirt would be attracted), but I thought the more grease placed in there, the 
better. Thoughts?


I will try to be creative later, once home. I am thinking of sewing them up 
with fishing line, then gluing the seam with gorilla glue. I know - generic 
- but may as well shoot for the money savings.


Brian
83 240D


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On Feb 24, 2006, at 12:14 PM, Brian Chase wrote:

  We got, if I recall, some 34.6 MPG over some hilly terrain,

34.6mpg? You should have no problem selling it on e-bay with that
kind of fuel mileage. Are you sure you figgered that correctly?

How far are you planning to go with the ripped boot? Mine lasted
several thousand miles. The CV-joint is shot but it still moves the
car at highway speeds.


Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

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Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-25 Thread Jim Cathey
I will try to be creative later, once home. I am thinking of sewing 
them up with fishing line, then gluing the seam with gorilla glue. I 
know - generic - but may as well shoot for the money savings.


1) You can buy split boots at auto parts stores for about $15/boot,
   they ought to last at least as well as chewing-gum measures.

2) Shoe Goo, not Gorilla glue.  It's flexible.

3) $12 used axle from the U-Pull.  Might last the life of the car.

-- Jim




Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-25 Thread John Berryman


On Feb 25, 2006, at 1:23 AM, Brian Chase wrote:

AAaak. I found out it was 32.6 MPG. I'm still pretty happy -  
especially

considering the terrain and the luggage/tools/supplies.

Brian



Still very good mpg.

Johnny B.
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Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-25 Thread John Berryman


On Feb 25, 2006, at 2:05 AM, Brian Chase wrote:

I will try to be creative later, once home. I am thinking of sewing  
them up with fishing line, then gluing the seam with gorilla glue.  
I know - generic - but may as well shoot for the money savings.


Brian
83 240D



Quick Boots work OK + no need to pull the axle if you go that way.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am



Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-24 Thread John Berryman


On Feb 24, 2006, at 12:14 PM, Brian Chase wrote:


 We got, if I recall, some 34.6 MPG over some hilly terrain,


	34.6mpg? You should have no problem selling it on e-bay with that  
kind of fuel mileage. Are you sure you figgered that correctly?


	How far are you planning to go with the ripped boot? Mine lasted  
several thousand miles. The CV-joint is shot but it still moves the  
car at highway speeds.



Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am



Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-24 Thread R A Bennell
So, remind me - What sort of car is this?

My 76 300D doesn't do nearly that well. I was getting about 29 MPG on the
highway last summer and that is calculated on the imperial gallon which is
of course 20% bigger than the US gallon.

Randy B

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On Feb 24, 2006, at 12:14 PM, Brian Chase wrote:

  We got, if I recall, some 34.6 MPG over some hilly terrain,

34.6mpg? You should have no problem selling it on e-bay with that
kind of fuel mileage. Are you sure you figgered that correctly?

How far are you planning to go with the ripped boot? Mine lasted
several thousand miles. The CV-joint is shot but it still moves the
car at highway speeds.


Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

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