Seems like OM615, 616, 617, 601, 602, 603 and 606 are the way to go….. Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 17, 2023, at 9:23 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > The OM251 has the timing chain at the rear. I have heard they have a problem > stretching and breaking. > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 16, 2023, at 11:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> 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 >> > > > _______________________________________ > 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
