On Jan 2, 2008 9:50 AM, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > However, here is what I usually do to keep fuel consumption down: > > light throttle until the 1-2 upshift, then add power. >
Easier said than done with the way you have to merge on freeways sometimes! > > Keep the rear tires as 36 psi, rides a bit harder, but you get better > milage. > Already do that... I use the recommended pressures from the manual for "sustained 100 mph+ driving" all the time. > > Rebuild the rear calipers if the brake pads don't wear -- they stick badly > as they really only get used when at full load. I pull mine once in a while > and make sure the pads move freely, else the rust in place and drag. They > then stick and drag. > That's a good recommendation. When I have the car in the air twice a year to swap winter/summer tires, I always spin each wheel by hand and compare for drag and funny noises. Do you think that's a suitable test? > > Keep the front end properly aligned! Check the front wheel bearings, too, > a bad one will drag quite a bit. > Good idea too. When doing the spin test as above I have noticed that the front wheels seem to make a bit of a grumbly noise... not loud enough to be audible when actually driving yet, but am I right in thinking that's the first sign of bearings needing to be rebuilt or replaced? I've never done that job on a Benz before... Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
