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What is this discussion about? Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Biodiesel, Diesel, Sedan


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...appears - at least inferentially - that willie... by ezshift5
Jul 30, 2004 (6:58 am)
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and IRS have come to terms......
 
...coming "to terms" in CA may take somewhat longer.........
 
Good link, gagrice.............best, ez......
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The "Diesel" by mark156
Aug 23, 2004 (7:10 am)
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I read the article on Willie Nelson, can he switch back to regular diesel in his 320 CDI? Can he alternate between the different diesel fuels?
 
Mark
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Biodiesel mixing by gagrice
Aug 23, 2004 (7:28 am)
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Replying to: mark156 (Aug 23, 2004 7:10 am)

I talked to the fellow that owns Pacific Biodiesel on Maui. My interest is getting biodiesel on the Big Island. He told me you can mix it with any percentage you want. If you are in a cold climate you will need to mix it as biodiesel gels at a higher temperature than #2 diesel. If you mix with real high sulfur diesel you will get more smoke and pollution. I have not heard any rumblings that it makes any difference on warranty. I would think MB was involved in all the publicity surrounding the Willie Nelson purchase on Maui.
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E320 CDI by jschwartz
Aug 25, 2004 (3:42 am)
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My wife bought this car to replace her 2000 C230 Sport. We absolutely love this car. Workmanship is great and we drove it all over this past weekend in DC traffic. Still averaged almost 26 MPG for over 300 miles. So far we can't believe how good this car is. Has anyone heard any rumors about what changes may have to be made to hoses and seals when the low sulfur diesel is introduced? When this happened in the marine industry many boat owners had to change hoses and seals. Not exactly the cheapest thing to do.
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Re: E320 CDI [jschwartz] by habitat1
Aug 25, 2004 (8:25 am)
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Replying to: jschwartz (Aug 25, 2004 3:42 am)

I asked the a similar question to a Mercedes factory rep that happened to be at the dealership when I was considering the E320 CDI. I asked what, if any, affect would new low sulfer diesel have on the 2005 model. He indicated absolutely nothing, that essentially its mechanically the same vehicle runs on the low sulfer diesel in Europe now. He claimed absolutely no retrofits will be required on the US 2005 E320CDI. I ended up buying an Acura TL, but after averaging 16-18 mpg around town with the 6-speed, I'm a little envious of E320 CDI owners. Congrats on a great car.
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Re: E320 CDI [jschwartz] by gagrice
Aug 25, 2004 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: jschwartz (Aug 25, 2004 3:42 am)

changes may have to be made to hoses and seals when the low sulfur diesel is introduced
 
I have not read any articles that addressed any negatives from using ULSD. Everything I have read so far is very positive. If you can find any articles that pertain to changes that need to be made for ULSD, I would be interested in reading them. I think it is just the opposite. Many vehicles that were designed to run on high quality low sulfur diesel in Europe will have problems with our dirty diesel in the USA.
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ULSD no changes needed by moparbad
Aug 27, 2004 (12:44 pm)
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The very low sulfur diesel fuel requires NO CHANGES to diesel engines no matter if it is 1980 or 2005 MB Diesel.
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by kirstie_h HOST
Sep 07, 2004 (12:48 pm)
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A reporter is interested in speaking with someone who owns a Mercedes E 320 Diesel. If you would be interested in speaking with this reporter about your vehicle and why you decided to buy it, please contact Pam Krebs, Edmunds.com PR, at pkrebsedmunds.com. Please provide your contact information. The reporter is looking for responses by end-of-day today (Sept. 7). Thank you.
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To Buy or Not to Buy, That is The Question by tlamb
Sep 23, 2004 (6:14 pm)
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I am somewhat discouraged by the problems reported about the E series on other Edmund.com boards. Can anyone comment, based on actual ownership, experienced insight, or good old intuition, whether the E320 CDI is a car to avoid or embrace?

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