It’s the million mile engine --FT Sent from iFōn
> On Dec 17, 2023, at 10:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > My '85 300SD has the 617 engine, right? I don't believe there is any > theoretical limit to its longevity. > >> On Sun, Dec 17, 2023 at 7:57 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> yes great list of diesel engines. I have had 616, 617, & 602. >> >> On Sun, Dec 17, 2023, 7:22 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> 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 >>> >>> >> _______________________________________ >> 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
