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Old 03-29-2012, 12:20 AM   #11 (permalink)
saphiro
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E300D - '97 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel
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Originally Posted by ecofreak View Post
It's actually around 10% less energy compared to fossil-derived diesel. In practice, it actually should yield less economy.

Of course, the documentary I watch in question was of 300SD's purpose tuned for biodiesel, and I'm sure that involved a thorough overhaul.
Ok, well that question is answered. Thank you.
A thorough overhaul would be great, but at 324,000 miles, I feel a little apprehensive about changing anything mechanical since it all seems to be working so well.

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