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#485 of 570 Re: Can anyone figure [marsha7] by johndix60 Dec 11, 2006 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: marsha7 (Dec 11, 2006 5:35 pm) I know that the drag coefficient on my 2004 Jeep Wrangler is a bit more than twice the drag cooefficient on my 2006 E class CDI, and that the flat plate area ( or frontal area ) of the Wrangler is significantly higher than the E class. Add those two factors up and its safe to say that my jeep at 60 mph has more than twice the drag of the MB diesel.   Same reasoning applies to the GC, although I'd estimate that the drag coefficient isn't as high as the Wrangler.   There are other factors involved as well, but the drag is a major factor.
#486 of 570 Biodiesel in MB by greasykid1 Dec 14, 2006 (4:50 pm)
From what I have read no more than 5% biodiesel is permitted in current diesels.   Read some older posts and you will find people who had severe damage that is not warrantied by MB.   You can always contact MBUSA.
#487 of 570 diesel E wagon? by sullyak Dec 31, 2006 (9:27 am)
Does anyone know if/when mercedes will of the new bluetec diesel in wagon form?   Thanks
#488 of 570 MB Original Accessories at a discount by mercara Jan 09, 2007 (11:32 am)
Does anyone know any dealers who will sell MB oem accessories like roof rack, etc at a discount?
#489 of 570 Re: Exhaust soot on paint 06 CDI [blissful] by vchiu Feb 05, 2007 (3:03 am)
Replying to: blissful (Apr 02, 2006 5:39 pm) >What is the "RPF filter"? Is this an add-on, or something that the newer diesels have from the factory? Mine was built in late 2005 (model year 2006).   Hello   Sorry, this was a misprint. I meant DPF = Diesel Particulate Filter. This filter prevents Diesel soot from getting out and burn them in regular cycles (every 1000 miles for instance). This technique was pioneered by Peugeot in Europe and is very widespread there with new vehicules now.   Old DPF required regular maintenance, which periods extended gradually with the help of new technology. I heard that current DPF are "maintenance free"   I don't think DPF could be installed as aftermarket, although this would be a sensible offer Replies to this message: vchiu (Feb 05, 2007 3:46 am) blissful (Feb 10, 2007 12:52 pm)
#490 of 570 Re: B100 -> voided warranty -> oh well !? [bduser] by vchiu Feb 05, 2007 (3:21 am)
Replying to: bduser (Jun 20, 2006 10:17 am) >... Nowhere on its website does MB say that the use of BD is prohibited. Nor do they tell their dealers to inform customers that BD will invalidate the warranty. This is willful deception. They believe there is a problem with BD, but won't tell anyone, and won't make the information public.   I think you got a case for a legal action against both your dealer and MB.   1) Lack of Contradictory written information regarding B100 2) Absence of proper documentation when taking possession of the car 3) You clearly indicated your dealer you intended to use Biodiesel and he did not objected in any way.
#491 of 570 Re: Exhaust soot on paint 06 CDI [vchiu] by vchiu Feb 05, 2007 (3:46 am)
Replying to: vchiu (Feb 05, 2007 3:03 am) Now I remember   RPF stands for te German word RussPartikelFilter. that is the German Acronym of DPF.   DPF should be mandatory for all diesels including trucks. they drastically reduce soot Replies to this message: blissful (Feb 10, 2007 12:52 pm)
#492 of 570 320 Bluetec VS Toyota Camry Hybrid by vchiu Feb 05, 2007 (3:55 am)
I would be curious to see a real world MPG comparison between both.   It seems the car develop nearly the same HP and are of similar size and weight. How about performance wise as well?   Well, I know that the MB is maybe twice the price of the Toyota, So this can't be taken into consideration.   Waiting for an Edmunds Comparison test with anticipation
#493 of 570 Re: Exhaust soot on paint 06 CDI by blissful Feb 10, 2007 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: vchiu (Feb 05, 2007 3:46 am) Thanks! I still have only about 6600 miles on it, and it has not seemed to be as noticeable as it was after that one trip. Perhaps part of the "burn in" or breaking-in of the engine allows more soot. Or, maybe it was sticking more due to weather conditions. Also, since then I have polished the car, and perhaps a slicker finish has made the paint surface less "sticky' for the diesel particulates. J
#494 of 570 Re: Water in the trunk lid? [nimhrod] by blissful Feb 10, 2007 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: nimhrod (Oct 10, 2006 3:27 pm) My '06 CDI doesn't get water in the trunk lid, per se BUT whenever it is wet (like after I've washed the car, for example) water drips off the inside of the rear trunk lid on the LEFT side and into the trunk. As I have installed one of those plastic tray insets (purchased for about $100 US from MBZ), I simply wipe up the water with a towel and off I go (i.e. the carpet doesn't get wet.) But it is annoying as it will dump a fair amount of water onto that area, and if I have something IN my trunk, it WILL get wet!   I do think it is a flaw, perhaps. Have wondered if one of the drain holes is either blocked somewhere, or if maybe the deck lid gasket isn't positioned properly. HOwever, as I don't drive the car all that much, and it is always garaged, I haven't remembered to follow up on that little idiosyncrasy.   Let me know what you find out. And perhaps I'll follow up at the dealer myself.   J Replies to this message: nimhrod (Feb 10, 2007 1:38 pm) blissful (Mar 03, 2007 8:19 pm) nimhrod (Mar 10, 2007 8:15 pm)

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