If it's bad enough to clog the in-tank filter (strainer) you'll need to drain the tank. Clean/replace that strainer, and maybe clean the tank.
I got a load of very wet fuel about 10 years ago and it rusted up the inside of the tank (300SD) with symptoms like yours. I had to pressure-wash the inside of the tank and the amount of crap that came out was amazing. You can inspect the inside of the tank by removing the fuel gauge and shining a good (LED) flashlight inside. I new tank will be shiny silver inside. Black is bad. There are commercial places that redo fuel tanks but I never used one. > -----Original Message----- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch > Haley via Mercedes > Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2016 6:12 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: Mitch Haley <mi...@mitchellhaley.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Polei takes a rest > > > > The top speed in my 300SD went down when I had an algae bloom in my tank and > plugged the clear pre-filter. I could leave home with a fine running car, > notice a power drop on the way home from town, and be unable to drive more > than 30mph by the time I got home. > > Swap your fuel filters. If it starts running right then goes bad again, clean > your tank. > > Mitch. > > _______________________________________ > http://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 _______________________________________ http://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
