Finally found a bio-diesel pump in my area, put 7 gallons (all it would take) of B100 into my '78 240D yesterday.
Before I could get back on the highway I noticed the engine was quieter, just like what happens with a quart of engine oil in the fuel. I think this is due to the increased lubricity of bioD. Its been about 75 miles now and aside from the quietness I'm seeing the flat spot in the beginning of the throttle go away for which I'm very grateful. When I first got the car it would go away if I ran a LOT of Diesel Kleen in the tank but thats an expensive way to deal with the issue. I'm also seeing better first gear performance, easier takeoff I mean. I *think* something had gotten gummy in the IP. I did a does of Diesel Purge last summer and things were better for awhile but the frustrations returned. Of course I commuted with the car 110 miles a day all last week which surely helped but I'm well pleased with this. Also the Bio-Diesel I bought was only about $0.06 more expensive than the cheapest diesel I can find. I wish it was more convenient to my house, I'd use consistently. As it is I plan to fill up there on Fridays for awhile to let the bioD do its work. -Curt _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
