Interesting read in the November issue of Road & Track. Seems M/B ran 3 E320CDI for 100,000 mile on a test track. They have been recognized by the FIA with a host of record.
Average speed? 139.699 mph They sat on the Rev Limiter at 146 mph No breakdowns. See more http://www.dieselforum.org/inthenews/PRNews_050305.html -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2% 1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes 2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale 1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen} None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)