Oil cooler issues have never arisen in either my E250 or GLK 250. This is only a problem in the 6 cylinder models, e.g. ML 350 Bluetec..
On Sat, Dec 16, 2023 at 10:17 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I agree, an older mechanical diesel is still desirable but the newer ones > with DEF and emissions crap and computers required to run them I would > avoid. They are really only suitable for drivers who need to make frequent > long highway trips. If you're driving infrequently and/or on mostly short > errands they are the wrong choice. > > > On Sat, Dec 16, 2023, at 17:36, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > Or simply stick with a gasser. > > > > I mean really is there the old school advantages to having a diesel any > > more, especially it you look at things like oil cooler seals and DEF > > crapola? > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Dec 16, 2023, at 2:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> Forgot to mention, stick to pre 2009 e class or pre 2008 ML/GL to > avoid DEF. > >> > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >>> On Dec 16, 2023, at 1:30 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> > >>> There is a metric crap load of BlueTecs for sale out here right now, > many of them reasonably priced. > >>> Steer clear? > >>> I watched a video from Hoovie’s friend, The Wizard. He maintains, > that among Mercedes SUVs, your best choice it’s a 2012 ML 350. > >>> The search for a replacement for my pick up is going to be deliberate. > I’m not entirely convinced that I need a pick up truck, especially if I get > some type of an M class with a hitch you can always borrow or rent a > trailer. > >>> > >>> Here we go. > >>> > >>> AZBob > > _______________________________________ > 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
