Re: [MBZ] '08 Model diesel fuel restrictions

2007-06-14 Thread Redghost
Thank the lord I do not have one of those fussy little pseudo korean cars. Gump can burn most anything in her engine. Seeing this little caveat I will not be needing a 2008 C series car. On Jun 12, 2007, at 10:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From the 2008 C-Class Owner's Manual

Re: [MBZ] '08 Model diesel fuel restrictions

2007-06-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
I will not be needing a 2008 C class car. Me neither. Besides, the $8,500 I've invested in my MB Diesels to date over the past 5 years cost me an average of $141 per month. Of course, some smarter choices along the way like not selling or not buying certain cars or, starting out with a

[MBZ] '08 Model diesel fuel restrictions

2007-06-13 Thread RELNGSON
From the 2008 C-Class Owner's Manual Commercially available diesel may contain 5 % bio-diesel. This proportion will not affect vehicle performance or wear. Using diesel fuel that does not comply with EN 590 requirements (or comparable standards) can lead to increased wear, engine damage and

Re: [MBZ] '08 Model diesel fuel restrictions

2007-06-13 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Pretty silly that they'll put that out on a car to be sold in the US. All diesel vehicles sold in Germany have been required to be compatible with bio diesel for a number of years now. -Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From the 2008 C-Class Owner's Manual Commercially available

Re: [MBZ] '08 Model diesel fuel restrictions

2007-06-13 Thread ernest breakfield
yes, seems silly, until you look at it further; BioDiesel standards adopted y the US are somewhat different than those of the EU. US standards (ASTM D6751 - Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock) were allegedly based on those proposed by the NBB, who is in bed with the Soy Growers; not