Is that when the warranty expires? On Sun, Dec 17, 2023 at 11:20 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 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 > > _______________________________________ 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
