The reason that higher speed reduced diesel fuel economy is that
higher horsepower is needed, and diesels are very output sensitive in
terms of fuel consumption. They do not suffer from the charge density
problems of gasoline engines (at idle, the pressure in the combustion
chamber is bare
economy.
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:57:06 -0500
> From: Michael Canfield
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123
> turbodieselwagon
> Message-ID:
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=IS
l. Higher RPM will add wear to the engine but on a diesel
> doesn't seem to effect fuel economy.
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:57:06 -0500
> From: Michael Canfield
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123
ever detect any difference at all. Higher
RPM will add wear to the engine but on a diesel doesn't seem to effect fuel
economy.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:57:06 -0500
From: Michael Canfield
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123
turbodi
The problem is more likely the engine is running too slow. The 85 Andrew
has is higher geared and turns lower rpm's at the same speed as most w123's.
Mike
On Dec 6, 2012 4:48 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote:
> On 06/12/2012 1:52 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
>
>> On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:26 PM, "Andrew Strasfog
I know how slow a Deuce is, it's only there for drafting purpose :)
Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL
'98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi)
On 12/6/2012 2:17 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
The Deuce is pretty much as slow as it gets off the line. Diesel Rabbit
starts would be a better description than Ja
On 06/12/2012 1:52 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:26 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote:
Does anyone have possible tweaks ("tuneups") that could coax
a few more mpg out of the engine?
1. Check timing chain stretch.
2. Check injector spray patterns.
3. Replace what needs replaced.
4.
The Deuce is pretty much as slow as it gets off the line. Diesel Rabbit
starts would be a better description than Jack rabbit.
Mike
On Dec 6, 2012 2:54 PM, "Benz Hogs" wrote:
> On 12/6/2012 1:49 PM, Tim C wrote:
>
>> On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Benz Hogs
>> wrote:
>>
>> #1 Only use full-t
On 12/6/2012 1:49 PM, Tim C wrote:
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Benz Hogs wrote:
#1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find
traffic-less sections of the interstate, stop on the shoulder, do
full-throttle acceleration up to speed limit (or beyond, if you dare :) ),
r
On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:26 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote:
> Does anyone have possible tweaks ("tuneups") that could coax
> a few more mpg out of the engine?
1. Check timing chain stretch.
2. Check injector spray patterns.
3. Replace what needs replaced.
4. Advance/Retard cam timing in 2 degree
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Benz Hogs wrote:
> #1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find
> traffic-less sections of the interstate, stop on the shoulder, do
> full-throttle acceleration up to speed limit (or beyond, if you dare :) ),
> repeat. This would reduce carb
#1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find
traffic-less sections of the interstate, stop on the shoulder, do
full-throttle acceleration up to speed limit (or beyond, if you dare :)
), repeat. This would reduce carbon buildup on the injectors, rings,
and valves which co
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> Not sure I am ready for this sort of radical method to improve my fuel
> economy. Does anyone have possible tweaks ("tuneups") that could coax
> a few more mpg out of the engine?
>
1) Drive it like you are afraid the glass of wine you le
00TD CA version
> >>
> >> On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 1:19 PM, WILTON wrote:
> >> > 'Just downloaded My Cars Fleet Mngmt app to my iPhone.
> >> >
> >> > Wilton
> >> >
> >> > - Original Message - From: "Tim
12 at 1:19 PM, WILTON wrote:
>> > 'Just downloaded My Cars Fleet Mngmt app to my iPhone.
>> >
>> > Wilton
>> >
>> > - Original Message - From: "Tim C"
>> >
>> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
>> >
gt; >
> > Wilton
> >
> > - Original Message - From: "Tim C"
> >
> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> > Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 1:06 PM
> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123
> > tu
hi Andrew!
our '85 (Calif) 300D is routinely driven in a manner we'll call
'briskly', and averages just about or barely above 20 MPG on (almost
exclusively) B99.9 in mostly Kombat Kommute traffic (which means either
crawling or flying). we don't use it much for around-town.
on open hig
to my iPhone.
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Tim C"
>
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 1:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123
> turbodieselwagon
>
>
'Just downloaded My Cars Fleet Mngmt app to my iPhone.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Tim C"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123
turbodieselwagon
You're providing the car and fuel? I'll try it. ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Andrew Strasfogel"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 12:25 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123
tu
20 matches
Mail list logo
